Understand Your Soil Before Choosing a Hedge
Soil type and drainage are not
the same thing.
Heavy clay can remain moist but
drain adequately, or become
saturated and waterlogged.
Similarly, sandy soil can
drain quickly and become
exceptionally dry.
Assess sunlight, drainage,
exposure and available
planting space together
before selecting plants.
Choosing Hedging for Full Sun
Gardens receiving plenty
of direct sunlight can
support a wide range
of evergreen, deciduous
and flowering hedges.
Soil moisture and drainage
are still important,
particularly in south-facing
gardens that become dry
during summer.
Explore our complete
Hedging for Full Sun Guide
or shop individual species below.
Getting Your Hedging Established Successfully
Even plants suited to
challenging growing
conditions need appropriate
ground preparation and
aftercare.
Before ordering, check
soil drainage, planting
depth, root space and
delivery access.
Newly planted hedges
may require watering,
weed control, mulching
and temporary support.
Larger rootballed hedging
can provide greater immediate
screening but requires
careful handling and
establishment.
Read our
Hedge Delivery, Access
and Planting Guide
before purchasing.
Hedging Supplied and Planted Across North West England
Landscaping Emporium supplies
hedging for residential,
rural and commercial
projects throughout
North West England.
Through Kirman Design,
professional planting
services may also be
arranged in applicable
areas of Lancashire,
the Ribble Valley,
Greater Manchester,
Cheshire, Merseyside
and Cumbria.
We can advise on species,
plant sizes, spacing,
ground preparation
and aftercare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose hedging for my soil type?
Begin by identifying
the soil texture and
drainage. Then assess
sunlight, wind exposure
and available space.
Some plants tolerate
clay but not prolonged
waterlogging.
What hedging grows well in shade?
Yew, English Holly
and Hornbeam may be
suitable for certain
shaded gardens,
depending on light,
moisture and root
competition.
Which hedges tolerate dry soil?
Hawthorn, Yew,
Oleaster and Privet
are useful candidates
for many dry or
free-draining sites.
Newly planted hedges
still require watering.
Can I plant hedging in waterlogged soil?
Some species tolerate
wet conditions better
than others. Prolonged
waterlogging can cause
root problems, so
assess drainage before
choosing plants.
What is the best hedge for a windy garden?
Hawthorn and Hornbeam
are useful for many
exposed inland gardens.
Oleaster can also suit
certain exposed
evergreen boundaries.
Are coastal hedges different from wind-resistant hedges?
Yes. Coastal hedging
may need to tolerate
salt spray as well
as strong winds.
Local winter
temperatures also
affect suitability.
Will drought-tolerant hedging need watering?
Yes. Drought tolerance
generally improves after
root establishment.
Newly planted hedges
need appropriate
watering regardless
of species.
Which hedges grow well in full sun?
Green Privet, Oleaster,
Hawthorn, Portuguese
Laurel and suitable
Escallonia varieties
can grow in full sun.
Soil moisture and
drainage remain
important.
