Wildlife Friendly Hedges & Trees

With RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, it’s a great time to consider how to ensure your garden is attractive to wildlife. Adding trees and instant hedges into your garden can provide essential habitats, food sources, and protection, enabling biodiversity and ecological balance.

Habitat and Shelter

Trees and mature hedges serve as vital nesting sites and shelters for various bird species. Dense foliage offers protection from predators and harsh weather conditions, creating safe environments for raising young. A good example would be mixed native instant hedges which provide benefits for a wide range of wildlife.

Food Resources

Native hedges, composed of species like Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hornbeam, Hazel and Privet produce flowers, berries, and seeds that are crucial food sources throughout the year. The seasonal availability of these resources support a variety of wildlife diets, from nectar-feeding to seed-eating species.

Protection and Privacy

Beyond ecological benefits, mature hedges offer practical advantages for garden owners. They act as natural windbreaks, reducing wind strength more effectively than solid fences, and serve as visual screens for privacy. They can also absorb dust and noise, contributing to a more pleasant garden environment.

Instant Hedges for Immediate Impact

For those looking to quickly enhance their gardens, Practical Instant Hedge™ provide immediate structure and benefits. These pre-grown mature hedges create a strong framework for the garden, so that it looks good from winter through to providing attractive background to floral displays of spring and summer.

Biodiversity

Including diverse, native plant species in your garden not only enhance garden aesthetics but also contributes to broader conservation efforts, supporting biodiversity and ecological health.

Visit The Nursery

We would be delighted to show you around our Tree and Hedge nursery in Iver, Buckinghamshire, whether you are interested in screening trees or instant hedges.

We are located near to M4, M25 and M40 junctions, about 6 miles from Heathrow Airport. Also, just 15 miles from central London and 1 mile from Iver Station. With regular trains from London Paddington.

Please phone us first 01753 652022 to book a nursery visit and we will ensure we have an expert on hand to show you around.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you with your enquiry.