From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine
Find out how to plant up a mixed hedge for birds, pollinators and other wildlife, in our step-by-step 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.
This content is exclusive to subscribers. If you are not a subscriber you can access this content by subscribing to Gardeners' World.
Treat your winter containers and spring bulbs to premium compost for flourishing results. Buy 100L (2x40L and 1x20L bags) for only £16.99.
A summer- and autumn-flowering, hardy perennial, bearing large flowerheads of tiny orange blooms. Save £15 when you buy three 2L potted plants.
Join our latest online Masterclass with Associate Editor, David Hurrion to learn all you need to know about how, why and when to prune to get the maximum potential from your garden. Tickets cost just £10.
