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January 9, 2026 · Julian de Bosdari

Don’t Fence It, Hedge It!

Looking for fast-growing hedges that provide privacy, beauty, and long-term value? Our hedging specialists , supplying quality hedging since 1949, have a wide range of options—from speedy rootball yew and Cherry Laurel to architectural box and berried cotoneaster. Hedges aren’t just practical; they’re wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and get lovelier with age. Whether you prefer formal or informal styles, mixed or single varieties, our expert guidance ensures your garden’s living screen will be a transformational addition. Don’t fence it— hedge it!

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November 25, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Rabbits eating your plants

Rabbits caused havoc in our standing-out area, chewing through fencing and feasting on Elaeagnus ‘Limelight’—a useful reminder, from Ashridge – the Voice of Experience, of what not to plant in rabbit-prone gardens.

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November 25, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

To Fedge or Not to Fedge? Living Willow Hedges

Wondering whether to fedge or not to fedge? In this guide, we explore the appeal of living willow hedges, how they’re created, and why winter is the perfect time to plant bareroot hedging. As trusted suppliers of bareroot hedging since 1949, we share expert advice to help you decide if a willow fedge is the right choice for your garden.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Best Hedges For Shade

Looking for the best hedge plants for shady areas? From evergreen favourites like Yew and Holly to deciduous options like Hornbeam and Hazel, our plant experts guide you to lush, thriving hedges even in low light. Read more to discover top tips for creating dense, healthy hedges that transform your garden.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Millionaire Sustainable Hedgerow Living

Discover how Cornwall is leading the way with public edible hedges. Advice from Ashridge experts shows how you can create your own productive hedges at home.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Beech: A national treasure!

Beech trees are a gardener’s delight, offering year-round interest, structural elegance, and rich autumnal colour. Experts in bareroot plants reveal how these versatile trees and hedges can thrive.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

How to Keep a Box Hedge

Box hedges are a gardener’s delight when properly cared for. By following simple steps—you can enjoy a vibrant, long-lasting hedge. With Guaranteed Plants That Grow, even new gardeners can achieve elegant, evergreen structure that withstands disease and rewards your effort year after year.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Watering your Hedging and Trees

New hedging and young trees need careful attention to thrive. Follow our planting advice since 1949: soak the soil deeply at the base of each plant, water early or late in the day, and use rainwater wherever possible to encourage deep roots and healthy growth.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hedgelaying

Hedges and trees are more than decoration—they’re a vital part of the British countryside, supporting wildlife and creating lasting garden structure. With guaranteed plants that grow, now is the perfect time to plant bareroot trees and hedging that will flourish for years to come.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hedges and trees

Hedges and trees are the backbone of the British countryside, offering shelter, food, and beauty for generations of wildlife. Experts in bareroot plants recommend planting from now until March, whether it’s a majestic oak, a flowering cherry, or a protective beech hedge.

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November 13, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

How to choose the right hedge

Choosing the right hedge for your garden, orchard, or farmland can seem daunting, but with our Advice from Experts, you’ll know exactly which plants to select, how to position them, and how to maintain a healthy, wildlife-friendly hedge for years to come.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Beech hedging

Just planted a beech hedge? Discover how to transform a bare patch of garden into a beautiful, structured space. Our guide shares tips on soil preparation, planting, watering, and mulching to help your hedge thrive.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Choosing and planting potted hedging

Container-grown hedging plants are perfect for planting all year round, providing instant privacy, security, or a splash of greenery. Plant, water, prune, and enjoy your growing hedge!

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

When to clip, trim & prune hedges?

Remove dead or diseased wood as needed, with planting advice since 1949 to guide you, and enjoy healthy, well-shaped plants all year round.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

101 uses for your Beech Hedge…

If you fancy your own (unofficial) weather-forecasting hedge, you can always plant a beech or two from our bare-root collection before the season ends, with guaranteed plants that grow . Relax, enjoy, and watch your garden grow.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hawthorn: Hedge Plant Portraits

At Ashridge Nurseries, we’ve sold millions of hedging plants over the years, and hawthorn remains a firm favourite for its resilience, beauty, and charm. Trimmed and tended, it’s equally stunning, forming a dense, elegant boundary hedge that’s a joy in any season, offered by professional growers you can trust. If you’ve space in your garden and haven’t planted one yet, it might be time to discover why the humble hawthorn hedge is such a classic.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hawthorn Hedge Planting – Tip 1

Thinking of planting a hawthorn hedge? Forget the weedkiller — there’s a better way. No chemicals, no constant weeding — just healthy, happy hawthorn, supported by experts in bareroot plants . Sit back, relax, and watch your hedge grow.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

The Best Beech Hedge

If you’re planting a new beech hedge, don’t be afraid to prune confidently, watch it fill out, and enjoy the transformation year after year.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hedges and Life (Low and high)

Continuing our ode to hedging — and why it’s a thoroughly Good Thing. Hedges do far more than mark boundaries; they shelter wildlife, protect gardens from wind and frost, deter intruders (even the two-legged kind!), and bring life, colour, and song to your outdoor space. Plant one, watch it grow, and enjoy the difference, with professional plant suppliers guiding you every step of the way.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

In the beginning…. there was Hedging

Ashridge Nurseries is our family business — we grow and sell around two million plants every year. Hedging is our speciality, but we also offer ornamental and fruit trees, roses, bulbs, soft fruit, and every hedging accessory you could need.

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Hedging as an Investment Strategy

Planting a hedge has a number of obvious environmental benefits. Less obvious may be the financial advantages of cost and value add...

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November 11, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

A Thorny Issue – best plants to use in a privacy hedge

An expert list of thorny plants ideal for town and country hedges from a professional grower

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November 8, 2025 · Julian de Bosdari

Restoring an old beech hedge

Instructions on how to prune an old or oversized beech hedge