Our native farm hedging mix meets the criteria for the BN11 Hedging for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants. Available to order in larger quantities only. Plants are 40-60cm. Planting density at 6/m.
Description
Farm hedging has many benefits, such as creating decorative windbreaks and boundaries, stock-proofing, encouraging wildlife, and maintaining the British countryside. Our native farm hedging mix is an excellent choice for paddocks, fields and gardens. The plants are not poisonous to livestock. The RSPB states that British hedging offers support for up to 80% of our woodland birds.
What's included?
60% hawthorn, with the remainder made up of at least 4 other species from the following: Blackthorn, Hazel, Field Maple, Dogwood, Crab Apple, Guelder Rose, Dog Rose, and Wayfaring Tree.
• Suitable for BN11 Countryside Stewardship scheme for Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants.
• Suitable for livestock areas
• Provide great wildlife habitat
• RSPB say they support 80% of our woodland birds
Size
Growth Rate: Average 20-40cm a year
Final height: 4-5 m
Planting
Based on a planting density of 6 plants per metre planted in a double staggered row to give a good hedge. To give you an indication of the number of plants required:
100m Hedge: 600 Plants
250m Hedge: 1500 Plants500m Hedge: 3000 Plants
750m Hedge: 4500 Plants
1000m Hedge: 6000 Plants
2500m Hedge: 15000 Plants
Alternatively, use our hedge calculator here.
Plant Protection
It is advisable to protect the young plants from horses whilst they are getting established. In addition, if there are lots of rabbits in the area, it might be worth considering protecting your plants with spiral guards. See here for more plant protection option.
Countryside Stewardship Hedge Pack
🌱 BN11: Planting New Hedges
The UK Government's Countryside Stewardship scheme offers the BN11 grant, which provides £22.97 per metre for planting new hedgerows. This initiative aims to enhance biodiversity by creating habitats for pollinators and birds, while also aiding in carbon capture. To qualify, hedges must be planted between November 1st and March 31st, using native species, and maintained appropriately.🌱 BN7: Planting New Hedges
The UK Government's Countryside Stewardship scheme offers the BN7 Hedgerow Gapping-Up grant, providing £17.22 per metre to restore existing hedgerows by filling gaps. This initiative enhances biodiversity by creating continuous habitats for bees, pollinators, and birds, while also contributing to carbon capture. Eligible projects require planting native shrub species in gaps of hedgerows that are at least 20 meters long and less than 5 meters wide. Planting should occur between November 1st and March 31st, with proper preparation and maintenance to ensure successful establishment.Our Countryside Stewardship Hedge Pack is designed to meet these specifications, supporting your application for the BN11 or BN7 grant.
✔ Planting must be carried out between 1st November and 31st March
✔ Prepare a planting strip at least 1.5m wide with good soil conditions
✔ Clear existing vegetation to remove competition for new planting
✔ Only apply herbicides to the 1.5m strip in August or September before planting
✔ Remove all individual guards and tree shelters once the plants are established
✔ Replace all failed plants in the following planting season
✔ Trim the newly planted hedge within the first 2 years of agreement to encourage bushy growth, allowing the hedge to become taller and wider at each cut
✔ Prevent livestock and grazing animals from damaging the hedge by setting fencing at least 1.2m from the centre of the hedge or as close to the base of the bank as possible (if there’s a bank)
