Name: How to plant a yew hedge
Uploaded: 2015-12-04T11:42:52.115Z
Duration: 3 min 44 s
Description: Growing a new yew hedge is a long-term project, so it's important to do it correctly. Monty Don's comprehensive guide is invaluable, showing you how to prepare the soil, align and space the plants, and ensure they establish successfully.

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Give yew hedging the best possible start, by following Monty Don's practical planting guide.

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Growing a new yew hedge is a long-term project, so it's important to do it correctly. Monty Don's comprehensive guide is invaluable, showing you how to prepare the soil, align and space the plants, and ensure they establish successfully.

How to plant a yew hedge

How to plant a yew hedge video

Give yew hedging the best possible start, by following Monty Don's practical planting guide.

How to plant a yew hedge (video)

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Monty Don shows how to plant a yew hedge, preparing the soil, spacing the plants, and helping them establish, in this video from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.