A good hedge does more than mark a boundary. It creates privacy, softens the view and gives your garden a living backdrop throughout the seasons. Whether you are replacing a tired hedge, filling a gap or planning a new garden, choosing the right plants can make a lasting difference.
At Radway Bridge Garden Centre, Hereford, we have both mature hedging and smaller plants, giving you the choice of a more established look or a hedge you can nurture as it grows. Our selection includes laurel, golden privet, holly and yew, with different foliage, growth habits and garden uses.
Find the right hedge for your space
Think about what you want your hedge to achieve. Is privacy your priority, or would you like a neat boundary beside a path? Consider the eventual height and width, the amount of sunlight available and how much trimming you are happy to do.
Mature plants for a head start
Larger plants bring immediate height and presence, making them useful where you want to strengthen an existing boundary or reduce an open view. Mature hedging gives your garden a head start, although plants still need time, watering and care to establish and grow together.
Smaller plants to grow with your garden
Smaller hedging plants are easier to handle and offer a practical way to tackle a longer boundary in stages. With suitable spacing and regular care, they can develop into a satisfying, cohesive hedge. They are also a good option for gardeners who enjoy watching their planting take shape.
Explore our hedging selection
From glossy green leaves to golden edges and fine evergreen foliage, our stock offers plenty of character:
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Cherry laurel: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’ has broad, glossy leaves and vigorous growth, making it a popular choice for substantial evergreen screening.
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Golden privet: Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘Aureum’ brings brightness with its golden-edged green leaves. It responds well to clipping, although some foliage may be lost in colder winters.
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Holly: Glossy foliage gives holly lasting structure, while berry-bearing plants add seasonal interest. Berry production depends on the variety and suitable pollination.
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Yew: Taxus baccata is a classic choice for a dense, formal evergreen hedge. Its fine foliage clips beautifully, and it grows best where drainage is good.
Give your new hedge a strong start
Autumn is a useful time to plant hedging while the soil still holds some warmth, provided the ground is neither waterlogged nor frozen. Prepare the whole planting strip by removing weeds and loosening compacted soil.
Correct spacing matters more than squeezing plants together. The right distance depends on the variety, plant size and intended hedge, so ask our plant team before you begin.
Water thoroughly after planting and keep checking soil moisture during dry spells, including through the following spring and summer. A mulch helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds; leave space around the stems.
Visit Radway Bridge Garden Centre in Whitestone, Hereford, to compare our mature and smaller hedging plants and get advice on the right choice for your garden.
