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Learn how to prepare hawthorn berries for planting by following Monty Don's step-by-step video guide. Monty gives tips on cleaning seeds, checking for viability, and the need for a chilling period.autumnMore advice on propagatingHow to grow plants

Afternoon All!   I've got some briar rose seeds which i was hoping to grow on and have rambling through my hawthorn.... however I've never grown any roses from seed, any advise would be welcome.   Thanks in advance

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a field hedge near my house. A hedge consisting of about 60% hawthorn, with other shrubs added to make up the difference. At one time it was laid, trimmed and maintained but today just two trees remain

I can't really let May pass without mentioning the hawthorn (aka Crataegus monogyna). It is after all the May tree.For those of a mystical bent it carries more folklore and strange stories than many trees. It's all bound up with spring, rising sap

I do ? The flowering of Hawthorn always signals the start of summer to me, I love the sight of the hedges like blowsy brides kicking thier skirts up. It never faisl to cheer me up. I always wind the windows down on my car to inhale the smell, even

their autumnal brown leaves if pruned before the end of July. Hawthorns are also fast growing but are thorny - good for deterring unwanted visitors and protecting birds.  It plays host to lots of insects and has spring flowers for nectar and then fruits for birds

Hi everyone At the bottom of our garden we have Elder and Hawthorn trees which give some screening from the houses beyond.  The north west corner is very bare and is screaming out for a large shrub to fill the space and complete the screening.  Our

hawthorn and cotoneaster, both of which will grow in part shade.

to grow 'bushy', take out the top third every year, autumn or spring. Spacing and how far from the fence, I wouldn't worry too much as they will quickly grow to fill whatever gap you plant them at. Regards to the birds using, better off with hawthorn