In this section we have provided information that will not only help you to choose the right species for your location, planting situation and desired attributes, but also provides a guide to the different root types available, as well as how to plant hedging and how many plants are ideal to plant per metre dependent upon your chosen root type. We'd also recommend a read of our guide to considering initial plant height for what you'd like to achieve and how quickly, as this will also help to steer you toward a defined purchase that's exactly right for you.
As always, if you are unsure or would like more information, our expert sales team are available to help. Just phone the team on 01257 263873 and they will help you however they can.
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot Grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root Ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant Hedging
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.