Hedges Direct

07/06/2026

A healthy hedge doesn’t happen by accident 🌿

Regular trimming, watering, feeding and a little maintenance can make all the difference.

We’ve put together 5 simple tips to help keep your hedge thick, healthy and looking its best.

Which hedge do you have growing in your garden?

05/06/2026

Delphiniums are one of those plants that stop people in their tracks 💙

Their tall flower spikes add height, colour and structure to borders, making them a favourite in traditional cottage gardens.

Would you grow delphiniums in your garden?

04/06/2026

While recent rainfall will certainly help, newly planted hedges often need more attention than people realise.

A quick shower may only wet the surface of the soil, especially after a prolonged warm spell. That’s why it’s always worth checking the soil around the base of your hedge before assuming it has received enough water.

A few minutes spent checking now could help your hedge establish more successfully and thrive for years to come.

03/06/2026

Hidcote Lavender is one of the UK’s most popular lavender varieties, loved for its compact growth, fragrant flowers and ability to attract pollinators.

Ideal for:

✅ Borders
✅ Pathways
✅ Cottage gardens
✅ Pots and containers
✅ Pollinator-friendly planting

Do you grow lavender in your garden? 🐝🌿

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

🌿 Planting a new hedge?

Getting the basics right can make all the difference to how quickly your hedge establishes and fills out.

In this guide we cover:
✅ Correct spacing
✅ Watering after planting
✅ Soil preparation
✅ Improving poor soil
✅ Mulching around the base

Save this post for future reference or share it with someone planning a garden project this year.

31/05/2026

7 Native Hedges for Your Garden 🌿Fences are fine, but a living green wall is always better! Native hedges are incredibly resilient, look beautiful through the seasons, and support birds, bees, and hedgehogs.

Here are 7 fantastic options for your space
🌳 Green Beech: Keeps its copper leaves all winter for year-round screening.
🌸 Hawthorn: Massive wildlife favourite with spring flowers and autumn berries.
🍂 Hornbeam: Super tough and thrives in wet, heavy clay soils.
🌲 Holly: Glossy evergreen leaves that provide excellent privacy and security.
🏛️ Yew: The king of formal hedges, perfect for clean, crisp clipping.
🍁 Field Maple: Brings stunning, fiery gold colour to your garden in autumn.
🐿️ Hazel: Fast-growing with beautiful spring catkins and autumn nuts.

Tip: Mix a few of these varieties together to create an incredible tapestry hedge for wildlife! Which native hedge is your favourite?

29/05/2026

Looking for a climber that adds interest without feeling high maintenance?

Star Jasmine is a brilliant choice for walls, fences and trellis - evergreen foliage, beautiful flowers in summer and a lovely way to soften hard spaces in the garden 🌿

28/05/2026

Thinking about planting a hedge but confused by pot sizes? 🌿

Bigger hedge pots don’t automatically mean better - often they simply mean a more established plant and a higher upfront cost.

Smaller hedge plants can still be a really smart choice if you’re happy to let them establish over time 👀