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Hedges

The  art of hedge laying is to partially sever and lay over the stems which once secured by steaks, form a barrier. 

This has a multitude of benefits. It rejuvenates the hedge, allows light to the  area increasing flower growth and provides a source of timber.

It is  common practice to control hedges with mechanical flails. This prevents annual flowering and fruiting of tree species, depriving wildlife. Allowing a hedge to grow for 10-15 years then laying provides years of nectar and food for wildlife and a harvest of timber for man.


Without management, hedges would revert back to being lines a trees. Trees, whilst wonderful do not provide a natural stock proof barrier. 


Magnus provides a complete hedge management service. 


  • Hedgelaying/steeping Devon and South of England Style
  • Layering to encourage new stools to form. 
  • Coppicing of larger trees or overgrown hedges. 
  • Casting up 
  • Stock fencing 
  • Bank repair
  • Replanting 

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