TREES & HEDGES

Instant Hedges

Transform Your Garden Instantly with Instant Hedge Planting

Imagine waking up to a beautiful, established hedge that provides privacy, hides unsightly areas, and enhances your outdoor space all in a single day. Hortlands makes this dream a reality with our exceptional instant hedge planting services. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

What is Instant Hedge Planting?

Unlike traditional hedges that take years to mature, instant hedge planting involves pre-grown and expertly maintained hedges that reach a desired height and density. Our instant hedges are specially cultivated by our sister company, The Tree & Hedge Company, to ensure a robust root system that can be carefully lifted and transplanted into your garden with minimal disruption. This allows you to enjoy the beauty and benefits of a mature hedge immediately.

Benefits of Instant Hedges

  • Instant Privacy & Screening: Hortlands’ instant hedge planting provides an immediate privacy barrier, blocking unwanted views and creating a secluded haven in your garden.
  • Reduced Noise Pollution: Flourishing hedges act as a natural sound barrier, effectively dampening noise from traffic or busy streets.
  • Enhanced Curb Appeal: A mature hedge adds instant sophistication and beauty to your property, boosting curb appeal.
  • Fast Results, Minimal Effort: Forget years of waiting and meticulous care. Instant hedge planting delivers established results without the long wait or ongoing maintenance in younger hedges.
  • Professional Installation & Aftercare: Our experienced team will expertly plant your instant hedge, ensuring optimal growth and health. We also offer aftercare advice to keep your hedge thriving for years.

Why Choose Hortlands for Instant Hedging?

  • Complete Service: We offer a full instant hedge planting solution, including supply and delivery.
  • Over 30 Years of Combined Experience: We have extensive expertise in handling and transplanting large hedges, ensuring a seamless and successful instant hedge planting experience.
  • Premium Quality Hedges: Our instant hedges are nurtured using specialist techniques to promote a healthy, robust root system.
  • Nationwide Delivery & Installation: We deliver and plant instant hedges throughout the UK, transforming gardens.
  • Aftercare Support: We’re here to help you maintain the beauty and health of your hedge with aftercare advice and support.

Ready to experience the instant impact of a mature hedge?

Contact Hortlands today for a free quote and consultation on our instant hedge planting services. Our friendly team will discuss your requirements and recommend the perfect instant hedge solution to elevate your garden space.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Instant Hedging in Northwood, London

A respected local developer contacted Hortlands to discuss screening a newly developed bock of flats from a busy road and footpath just outside London.

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Yew Hedge Regeneration at Hedsor House

Hortlands were consulted on the regeneration of a large yew hedge which had succumbed to damage from deer and poor pruning.

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FAQ'S

How to plant an instant hedge?

An instant hedge refers to pre-grown hedge plants that are a few feet tall, giving you a mature-looking hedge. Here’s a general guide on how to plant one:

Preparation:

  1. Consult a professional: Discuss your plans with a landscape gardener or nursery professional, such as Hortlands and The Tree & Hedge Company. We can advise on the best type of hedge for your location, soil conditions, and desired look. We can also help you determine the right number of hedge sections and ensure proper spacing in the trench.
  2. Purchase your instant hedge: These are typically sold by nurseries, garden centres, and professional landscapers. Choose the right type of hedge plant for your climate and needs.
  3. Pick a location: Decide where you want your hedge and ensure it gets enough sunlight and space to grow according to the mature size of the plants.

Planting:

  1. Prepare the hedge sections: If the hedge comes in containers, remove them carefully. If they’re in cardboard troughs, you can plant them directly in the trench with the cardboard.
  2. Professional planting: If you hire a professional, they will handle the trench digging, hedge section positioning, backfilling, and initial watering.
  3. Planting yourself (if not using a professional): Dig a trench as deep as the hedge’s root ball and wider to allow for backfilling. Consider loosening the soil at the bottom of the trench to encourage root growth. Position the hedge sections in the trench, ensuring they’re spaced correctly and level. Backfill and water the hedge thoroughly.

Aftercare:

  • Water your new hedge regularly, especially during dry periods, until it’s well established (typically a few weeks).
  • You may need to stake taller hedges for support initially.
  • Prune your hedge lightly to maintain its shape after a few months of growth.
Where to buy instant hedges?

Instant hedges are a great way to add privacy and maturity to your landscape. Here are some places where you can buy them:

  • Online retailers: Several online retailers specialise in selling instant hedges. These companies typically have a variety of hedge plants to choose from, and they can deliver the hedges directly to your door.
  • Local nurseries: Many local nurseries also sell instant hedges. This can be a good option if you want to see the hedges in person before you buy them. You can also get advice from the nursery staff on the right hedge plants for your needs.
What is the best instant hedge?

Unfortunately, there’s no single “best” instant hedge as the ideal choice depends on several factors specific to your needs and location. Here’s a breakdown to help you pick the best option for your situation:

Consider these factors:

  • Climate: Some hedges tolerate cold better than others, while some thrive in coastal areas with salt winds.
  • Soil Type: Well-draining soil is ideal for most hedges, but some can tolerate clay or sandy soil better.
  • Desired Height and Maintenance: How tall do you want the hedge and how much time can you dedicate to trimming?
  • Privacy Needs: How dense and opaque do you want the hedge to be?

Here are some popular instant hedge options with their pros and cons:

  • Photinia Red Robin: Pros: Fast-growing, vibrant red new foliage, good privacy screen. Cons: Requires regular trimming, and may not tolerate very cold winters.
  • Green Privet: Pros: Fast-growing, low maintenance, inexpensive. Cons: Not very exciting visually, can be invasive in some areas.
  • Hornbeam: Pros: Deciduous with beautiful golden autumn foliage, tolerant of various soil types. Cons: Slower growth than some evergreens, requires regular trimming to maintain shape.
  • Portuguese Laurel: Pros: Evergreen, dense foliage, tolerates shade. Cons: Can be invasive in some areas, may not tolerate very cold winters.
  • Hawthorn: Pros: Excellent for wildlife with flowers and berries, good privacy screen. Cons: Deciduous, has thorns, and can be susceptible to some diseases.