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Over 100,000 hedge plants are grown every year at Butterwick Trees. We do a special offer pack for farmers and people who want a native hedge, it comprises of:

  • 70% Hawthorn
  • 20% Blackthorn
  • 10% Mix Crab Apple, Field Maple, Hazel, Guelder Rose.

Priced at £3.15 per metre - INCLUDING RABBIT SPIRALS AND CANES

Each pack is based on 6 plants per metre and should be planted in a double row, 30cm between each plant and 30cm between the rows.

Tip! Plant 3cm deeper than the compost plug and tread well in!

We can add Holly to the mix if you want an evergreen content, or Dog Rose if you want a more thorny barrier. 

 FWAG - Website Link Good Advice on all conservation matters regarding farms in the Tyne Tees area is available from tynetees@fwag.org.uk or click on their logo to access the website.

Ornamental Hedges

Spindle Bush – Superb autumn colour
Green Beech – Keeps leaves well in winter
Purple Beech – Purple leaves
Hornbeam – Fast growing and keeps leaves in winter
Field Maple – Bright red new growth in spring and brilliant yellow leaves in autumn

Spacing for ornamental hedges: plant a double row 60cm between each plant and 30cm between the rows.

How to plant a farm hedge

Clear weeds in summer prior to planting, plant into weed free area.
Make a slit (narrow drainage spade is ideal!).
Put plug in slit and firm well in.
Only plant when soil is moist.
Push in cane and put on rabbit spiral.
Best to Mulch with farm yard manure.
Keep weed free for 2 years, use a directed spray in early summer keeping chemicals off leaves of hedge plant

How to plant an ornamental hedge

For best results especially in poor soil conditions it is best to take out a trench and back fill with a compost and soil mix. Plant into this mix, keep weed free and well watered.

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Durham Hedgerow Partnership brings together organisations and individuals committed to promoting the appreciation and conservation of hedgerows in the Durham Biodiversity Partnership area.

Its aims include:

* raising awareness and promoting good practice
* providing grants for hedgerow planting and renovation
* generating income through sponsorship and partnerships
* contributing to the Durham Biodiversity Action Plan for hedgerows
* influencing the development of legislation and policy
* undertaking and supporting hedgerow surveys.

More information about the partnership can be found in the pdf file below:

PDF IconDurham Hedgerow Partnership (1 pages,35kb)

Field Boundary Restoration Grant

The partnership provides financial assistance for renovating and planting hedges through the Field Boundary Restoration Grant (FBRG) scheme.

For more information download the FBRG leaflet below or contact the Natural Environment Team.

PDF IconField Boundary Restoration Grant Leaflet (2 pages,274kb)

Applicants outside County Durham should contact either:

Tyne Tees FWAG on 01833 696 634 or Durham County Council on 0191 383 3426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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