Paul Blissett Hedgelaying

30 years hedging in Bucks, Beds & Herts
Twelve miles of hedge laid since 2000
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November 2013

68 yards hawthorn, Wing, South of England and Midland style
Various short sections of maiden hawthorn laid South of England and an older farm hedge laid Midland style
First section of hedge before... First section of hedge before...
Close up of South of England hedge
   
Corner of garden before Corner of garden after
   
Two tall stems before..... ...same two stems laid
   
Greenhouse section before... ...greenhouse section complete
   
Detail of ditch section before... ...and after
Final section before... ...and after

 

 


170 yards mixed maiden hedge, Stansted
This substantial hedge was planted as a double staggered row and there was enough material to leave alternating live stakes either side of the hedge rather than staking and binding.  This was both cost effective and gave a very strong finish
Initial view from first ash tree back to start one end of hedge Initial view from other end of hedge
   
Goats the far side especially fond of hornbeam! Cute, but hungry!
   
Live stakes alternate each side of the hedge Another view showing live stakes retaining the hedge
   

 


North West Bucks Agricultural Association Hedgelaying Competition, 10 yards Midland
Very straggly hedge definitely in need of laying!
My section before My section complete
My section detail My section complete


Stanbridge, Beds, hawthorn and blackthorn, South of England,
Four separate sections of old farm hedge and newer maiden blackthorn hedges
First section before laying First section complete
Second section before laying Second section complete
Third section laid tight to post and rail fence
Fourth section before laying Fourth section complete