Hedgerow ideas

One of the first things that we did when designing the new farm was to plant a series of hedges and hedgerows throughout the property. These plantings have many benefits, but some of the most important are that they help slow down harsh winds, prevent erosion and damage to field crops, and provide a nectar source for pollinators and food and shelter for songbirds.

Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.

Hedgerows are incredibly beneficial plantings that can provide food, habitat and privacy. Here's how we designed and planted our hedgerow!

I'm working on establishing a new food forest that is surrounded on 2 sides by an existing large hedgerow and I'm considering planting hedgerows on the other 2 sides. What about you?

A naturalistic hedge creates a border brimming with biodiversity, habitat for wildlife and pollinators, and seasonal interest.

Hedgerow, via Nantucket gardens

Hedgerows are incredibly beneficial plantings that can provide food, habitat and privacy. Here's how we designed and planted our hedgerow!

Discover how to lay a hedge and what season you should be hedge laying

Hedgerows can increase the beauty, productivity, and biodiversity of a yard or landscape. Discover more reasons why this age-old strategy can benefit your home landscape.

Hedgerows can increase the beauty, productivity, and biodiversity of a yard or landscape. Discover more reasons why this age-old strategy can benefit your home landscape.