Mixed Hedge for Damp Not every garden is blessed with good free draining soil, if your soil is heavy and prone to damp, the varieties in this informal mixed hedge will grow in all but the most waterlogged soils. A specialised mix of deciduous plants that can be clipped into a neat hedge if desired or left to grow. This mix is made up of our selection of the following varieties: Carpinus betulus - HornbeamCornus alba SibericaCornus sericea FlavirameaAronia melanocarpa - Chokeberry Height Supplied at an average height of 2ft. Site This hedge will take inland exposure and will grow in any reasonable soil including damp. Spacing We recommend this hedge to be planted at 3 plants per meter. Planting For best results, we recommend planting  the varieties in groups that repeat themselves down through the hedge. Pruning Trim the plants after planting to encourage good bushy growth. Ongoing a decent cut in the Spring followed by a tidy up in the Autumn will take care of this hedge. Care Keeping any young hedge weed and grass free is vital to the overall vigour and health of the hedge. Using weed membrane keeps back weeds and insulates the roots and will greatly increase growth rates, as well as cutting down on your weeding work. Mulching is another great option for insulating the roots and holding back weeds, bark mulch is the most common used medium. Hint: The dogwoods colour better on new growth, so giving them a good cut in the Spring will ensure vibrant Winter stem colour. Important Suitable varieties in this hedge can change depending on availability. If you would like a specific species removed from the hedge mix, please let us know in the comments section at checkout. These hedges are hand picked and take time to gather, if coming to the nursery, all mixed hedges must be preordered (using the code collect at checkout) at least two days in advance.