What time of year should you lay a hedge?
Hedge laying is a seasonal job carried out between October and March when trees and shrubs are dormant, and birds have finished nesting in the hedges.
How much hedge can be laid in a day?
A new hedge, clear of weeds, about 8ft–10ft tall, would allow a man of average skill to do about 30 yards a day.
How long does hedge laying take?
eight to fifteen years
This takes from eight to fifteen years, after which, if the hedge has not been trimmed, the hedgelaying process can be repeated. Hedges can be trimmed for many years after laying before allowing the top to grow to a sufficient height to lay again.
How much do people charge for hedge laying?
The average hedge trimming cost per hour is around £20-£40 in the UK. The going rate for regular hedge trimming per metre will likely be around £2,50-£5.
How often should a hedge be laid?
Within 20 years the hedge can cease to be stock-proof and will support less wildlife. But if the hedge is laid every 10-20 years, it can remain vigorous and stock-proof indefinitely.
What is the cost of hedge laying?
Cost. Due to an increase in overheads, our Commercial Hedgelaying pricing has increased slightly, the new pricing for 2022/23 is between £23.00 to £28.00 per metre (depending on the complexity of hedge).
How much does a hedge cost UK?
The average hedge trimming cost per hour is around £20-£40 in the UK. The going rate for regular hedge trimming per metre will likely be around £2,50-£5. If the hedge needs to be trimmed back quite a bit, the cost can be as high as £20.
Can you trim hedges when birds are nesting?
We recommend avoiding hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds, which usually runs throughout March to August each year. This can be weather dependent and some birds may nest outside this period, so it is important to always check carefully for active nests prior to cutting.
How much do hedge trims charge per hour?
Hedge trimming cost breakdown The average cost of hedge trimming is £90 per hour. If specialist equipment is required for larger or hard to reach hedges, the hedge trimming cost can increase to £140 per hour. The typical trimming will take between one to three hours.
How many hedges are in a meter?
In general, 3 plants per metre is the ideal spacing: this will give you a thick hedge quickly. If you planted any closer together, you wouldn’t really get any benefit and the plants would compete with their neighbours too much.