From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine
Plant up a mixed hedge fit for birds, pollinators and other wildlife with help from our handy guide.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to act | ||||||||||||
| Time to act |
J
Do Time to act in January |
F
Do Time to act in February |
M
Do Time to act in March |
A
Do not Time to act in April |
M
Do not Time to act in May |
J
Do not Time to act in June |
J
Do not Time to act in July |
A
Do not Time to act in August |
S
Do not Time to act in September |
O
Do not Time to act in October |
N
Do Time to act in November |
D
Do Time to act in December |
Hedges provide many opportunities for wildlife to flourish, by providing shelter, food, nest sites and more.
As well as this, they form a natural barrier against unwanted visitors, a baffle against noise and wind, and a lovely tapestry of colour that changes with the seasons.
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