How much space should be between hedges?

Hedge plants should be about 18″ (45cm) apart with the recommended number of plants about 5-7 per metre if bare root, or 4-5 if container grown.

What happens if you plant a hedge too close together?

How important is the spacing between the plants in your hedge? In general, 3 plants per metre is the ideal spacing: this will give you a thick hedge quickly. If you planted any closer together, you wouldn’t really get any benefit and the plants would compete with their neighbours too much.

How deep do you plant bare root hedging?

Planting your bare root tree. Prepare a hole approximately 60-90cm (3-3ft) in diameter or square, and 30cm (1ft) deep. Break up any soil at the bottom, and place tree in hole so that bottom of the trunk sits at the same as the surrounding ground.

How do you plant hedge spacing?

Spacing is important when planting a hedge. If the plants are too far apart, you will end up with unwanted gaps in the hedge, particularly at the base. As a rule of thumb, multiply the desired height by 0.3. So, if your desired height is 1m, then space your plants 30cm apart.

How far apart do you plant evergreen hedges?

Generally speaking, we recommend planting most evergreen shrubs at a distance of 1-4 plants per metre (25-100cm) apart. Planting 25cm apart will allow the hedges to fill in the space quicker, but you will see just as much success if planting 50-100cm apart in the long run.

When should I buy bare root hedging?

By far the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way to plant a new hedge, bare root hedging is normally available between November and March.

How far apart do you plant box hedge?

A Box hedge is closely planted – 5 to the metre is ideal, and it is much easier to get even spacing by putting plants into a trench than by digging holes. Use a line to make sure they are planted in a straight row and space the plants at exactly 20 cm intervals – uneven spacing shows up for years afterwards.

Can you plant hedge in April?

Plant deciduous hedges from January to March, and evergreen hedges in March or April. Water or soak each plant well at least an hour before planting. If you buy bare-root plants, soak immediately for an hour, then heel into spare ground until planting. Never leave bare roots exposed for more than a minute or so.

How long can you leave bare root hedging before planting?

It is critical that new plants get the space to themselves so that they can obtain moisture, nutrients and light so weeds and grass need to be kept away from the hedge for the first 2 or 3 years.

What is the best time of year to plant hedges?

When to plant a hedge

Evergreen and semi-evergreen hedges: Early autumn is ideal for hedging plants such as box, privet (semi-evergreen) and yew. However, they can be planted at any time from late autumn until late winter.
Deciduous hedges: Plant beech, hawthorn and hornbeam any time from leaf fall.