Bare Root Hedging Options

Bare Root Hedging Options

Nov

20

2017

Bare Root Hedging is a great way to get maximum impact for the lowest prices. Bare root stock is available from October through to April each year. This is the dormant season for plants & it is the ideal time to plant trees & shrubs. These plants are better value simply because they are not ...
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Plant Native Hedging & Get a Grant

Plant Native Hedging & Get a Grant

Jul

29

2015

The Glas Scheme will be taking applicants from the start of 2016 and will offer grants to farmers & land owners who are willing to plant a hedgerow. This is one of a range of schemes being introduced by simon convey and the department of agriculture to promote greener farming and encourage a more diverse ...
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Native Plants of Ireland

Native Plants of Ireland

Jul

9

2015

When choosing the right plants for your garden the first choice should always be a native plant. Native Irish plants offer so much to gardeners and require far less time or care than other ‘divas’ of the garden. There is a wide selection of native plants to choose from and many have interesting colour and ...
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Beech Hedging Aftercare

Beech Hedging Aftercare

Jul

9

2015

Once you have planted your beech hedging you need to keep in mind that there will be some maintenance during the first and second summer to ensure the best start and quick establishment of your hedge If planted right, 99% of your bareroot plants should grow and sprout new foliage by late April, after that ...
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How to Plant a Bare Root Beech

How to Plant a Bare Root Beech

Mar

31

2014

Beech hedging is a very popular choice of hegding and for good reasons. One down side that I hear from time to time is that beech hedging, which is semi evergreen, looks ‘dead’ in the winter months! unfortunately there is little I can say to convince people of otherwise and so for those who don’t ...
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Things to Consider When Buying Garden Plants

Things to Consider When Buying Garden Plants

Dec

9

2013

50% of a good garden is good plants and good plant choices. Therefore it is crucial that thought and planning goes into all visits to garden centres so that you come out of there with the right garden plants for your garden When selecting plant there are a number of things you should do. Just ...
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