Product Description

In recent years there has been a much greater appreciation of the enormous contribution that hedges make to the countryside. Today, their beauty, their ability to provide wind protection and contain livestock, their environmental importance and their significance as a wildlife habitat, are all widely recognized. Not surprisingly, this transformation in the way we view hedges has, in turn, produced a welcome revival in the ancient craft of hedgelaying. Whether you own hedges, are thinking of growing them, or just have an interest in hedgerows this fascinating, well-illustrated book will be of value to you. "Hedges and Hedgelaying" contains of wealth of practical information and covers: the selection of hedgerow shrubs and trees and the associated significance of soil types and topography; the planting of hedges and the necessary preparation work; the use of trees in the hedgerow and the value of field margins; weed, pest and disease control, and hedge cutting, maintenance and protection; and the craft of hedgelaying and the tools and processes involved.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87798 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 200 pages

About the Author
Murray Maclean completed a horticultural course at Writtle College in Essex before buying a fruit and vegetable farm. His involvement in growing of trees led to hedge planting on his own land. Murray is now an established grower of hedgerow trees and shrubs. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies for this theses on the production of trees and shrubs.Resident - Oxfordshire

Customer Reviews

hedges and hedgelaying
This book is perfect for the beginner hedgelaying artisan. It is a comprehensive guide without being over fussy. It is encouraging, with a 'can do' attitude.

Real authority
The hedge has been in decline in the UK since the second world war, mainly because it was thought to get in the way of efficient, mechanised farming. Murray Maclean recognises that hedges are making a come back for practical, aesthetic and conservation reasons and he has written a truly authoritative book on establishing and maintaining hedges. He covers many different styles and functions and the best techniques, whether those techniques are traditional or modern, and he explains them in a way which makes it easy for you to follow.