How to plant a hedge

Planting a hedge is actually quite easy and straightforward. Don't make it harder than it is – as long as your groundwork is done well, you will get a fantastic hedge.
First and foremost, it is important to talk to your supplier of hedging plants about the quality of the plants. A poor plant that does not have a good root system, or where the branches do not start low enough on the stem, can give a poor result in the end.

When it comes to soil quality and a proper soil conditioner, it is important to get this right first.

Planting a hedge in existing soil

If you have ordinary, healthy existing soil, it is a good idea to spread 7-8 cm of soil conditioner on top of the existing soil. Then either rotavate the soil conditioner into the soil in a strip approx. 30 cm wide exactly where the hedge is to be planted, or mix it in by turning the soil together with the conditioner using a shovel or spade if you do not have a rotavator. We recommend mixing it well to a total depth of 25-30 cm.

Once it is well mixed, you have a fantastic, nourishing soil with a good structure to plant in. You can then plant the hedging plants at the recommended depth for your type of hedge and finally water along the hedge.

Planting a hedge in new soil

If your existing soil is too poor, or there is a chance that the soil is not healthy, you should replace the soil where you are planting. Dig a trench approx. 25-30 cm wide and the same depth. Then fill the trench with new, healthy topsoil with natural soil conditioner added. Once you have put the new good soil in the trench, you can plant the hedge directly in the soil at the depth recommended for the type of hedge you have chosen.
Finally, water around the plants.

It is important that the roots of the plants are set properly in the soil and stand in the healthy soil you have prepared.
By following this guide, you give your hedging plants the best start, which gives fantastic growth throughout the gardening season.

Good luck with your project.