by Matthew Kemble | Aug 15, 2022 | News
Hedgerows are absolutely teeming with wildlife; one study in particular found 2,070 different species in a single stretch of 85 metres! The importance of the hedgerow network to the country simply cannot be overstated, especially since there is a worrying decline in...
by Matthew Kemble | Jul 25, 2022 | News
Hedgerows have historically been planted to act as barriers between fields, but in a society dominated by humans, they are absolutely critical havens, connectors, and corridors for all kinds of wildlife. In recent years, the vast majority of ecologists have come to...
by Matthew Kemble | Jun 10, 2022 | News
The hedgerows of the UK have become iconic in their own right, but few are familiar with the history behind the hedgerows. The history of our hedgerows reflects agricultural developments, invasions, riots, and even vast political change. Their history is intertwined...
by Matthew Kemble | May 6, 2022 | News
Unlike walls and fences, hedges can provide us with benefits that far outreach simple aesthetic purposes. Because they have the natural ability to reduce noise, capture pollution, provide shelter/food for wildlife, and mitigate flooding, hedges provide us with some...
by Matthew Kemble | Apr 7, 2022 | News
If you’re worried about your hedge looking scraggly and unkempt, as many tend to become, then learning how to properly maintain your hedge is a must. Giving your hedges a regular dose of fertiliser and frequent watering is always recommended, but when it comes to...
by Matthew Kemble | Mar 21, 2022 | News
Instant hedging often refers to hedge units, grown within troughs, that have benefitted from being frequently pruned, while making sure the plants themselves form together to form one solid, rigid hedging unit. The root systems of the plant form together too, making...