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NATIVE MIX INSTANT HEDGE
Native Mix hedging is one of the most popular in the UK , and it ’ s easy to see why . Hedgerows are a common sight in the British countryside and are part of our rich heritage . Native Mix hedging contains plants that are all native to the UK are and as such emulate these traditional country hedgerows .
Mixed Native hedges create a natural look and contain a variety of colours and textures which provide a rich living collage for excellent seasonal interest from the early spring blossoms to fruits and berries in the autumn . Wildlife will be attracted by the food and shelter opportunities .
Native hedging , by its very nature will thrive on most soil types and can be planted in all but the deepest of shade . It can be kept to a formal shape if clipped regularly , or pruned to give a a wilder look , which will be even more wildlife friendly .
Practicality Brown ’ s Practical Native Mix Instant Hedge generally contains roughly equal quantities of the following native species :
Blackthorn This hedging plant has early white spring flowers and autumn sloe fruits
Hawthorn A native hedging staple with creamy-coloured flowers are followed by red berries .
Hazel Large , downy leaves and flowers that attract many bee species . The fruits ( nuts ) are devoured by squirrels and mice .
Hornbeam Hold onto some of its leaves in winter , which provide shelter and the catkins are a rich food source for insects , birds and mammals .
Privet Bees visit the clusters of cream flowers and birds feed on the black fruits . Privet Hawk Moth , the UK ’ s largest resident Hawk-moth , feeds on the flower nectar .
Practical Instant Hedge™ Practicality Brown produce Practical Instant Hedge™ which is a premium quality , mature hedge grown in 1m long pieces , at the nursery in Iver , Buckinghamshire . This award-winning Practical Native Mix Instant Hedge is available from 1m to 2m high .
Dave Green ’ s Forest Bathing Garden at this year ’ s RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival incorporated this native mix hedging in the design of the beautiful , restful garden .
If you would like to find out more about Practical Native Mix Instant Hedge , call 01753 652022 or email hedge @ pracbrown . co . uk for a personalise quote .
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