
How to put hedge trimmings to good use
Published: Friday, 4 January 2019 at 11:27 am
In this video clip, Monty Don recommends several ways to use hedge trimmings, to benefit your garden and wildlife.
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Don't just bin your hedge trimmings – watch this practical video guide to find out how you can put them to good use in the garden. Monty Don demonstrates a quick and easy way to chop up summer trimmings so they can go on the compost heap, where they will quickly decompose over the summer. He also suggests a wildlife-friendly use for twiggier trimmings.
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