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Free UK delivery on orders over £45.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant bare-root hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween November and March, while the plants are dormant. Plant whenever the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged — autumn and early-winter planting gives roots the longest time to establish before spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat will arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants are dispatched dormant, without leaves and without soil around the roots. They can look like bare twigs — that’s completely normal, and they’ll leaf up in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I do when they arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant them as soon as you can. Soak the roots in a bucket of water for an hour or two first. If you can’t plant straight away, keep the roots moist and wrapped somewhere cool and frost-free, or heel them into a spare patch of soil until you’re ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a single row, allow about 5 plants per metre. For a thicker, more wildlife-friendly hedge, plant a staggered double row at 6–7 plants per metre. Mixing species — for example Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Dog Rose and Guelder Rose — gives a longer season of flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these native plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHawthorn, Blackthorn, Dog Rose, Sweet Briar, Guelder Rose, Elder, White Willow and Small-Leaved Lime are all UK natives. 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