Hedgelaying
Hedges were traditionally laid to form a dense barrier to keep in stock. A well managed hedge has a number of other benefits such as acting as a wind break, helping to prevent soil erosion, security, screening, boundary marking and undoubtedly the value for nature conservation.
Hedges are usually laid in the winter when the sap is down and there are no leaves. Originally each stem was cut almost through with a billhook about a foot from the ground and the tree laid over at about 60 o. The hedgelayer often wove a row of willow or hazel binders along the top between stakes, called ethering, although this practice varies depending on the craftsman’s or landowner’s preference. Today, hedgelaying is usually carried out with a chainsaw but otherwise the process remains the same.
Please contact Dan to discuss your hedgelaying requirements.
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