Beech hedging.

DoneWick · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Posts: 17

Re. Beech Hedging. Curious to know about the benefits of mulching my hedge. It is doing reasonably well considering the poor quality of the ground it is set in. I appreciate that mulching can help the plants retain water during dry periods and protect it somewhat from frosts, but I am just wondering is now a good time to mulch to enrich the soil quality or when is the best time?
Best mulch? Thanks.

kindredspirit · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:34 am Post subject:

Any time.

What are you using for mulch?

DoneWick · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Posts: 17

Previous years I have been using the woodchip that is sold in Lidl.

kindredspirit · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:44 pm Post subject:

I used to use lawn clippings. (Don't put it too deep.)

Leaf mould would be brilliant, if you can get it. I get my leaf mould for free from a local farmer whose driveway is smothered in leaves every autumn. I give him builders bags; he gathers up the leaves in November and drops them off to me in January.

DoneWick · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Posts: 17

Thanks, that sounds good.