Very mature, tall overgrown hawthorn hedge?

with quite thick stems. Is laying or coppicing the best form of management? This does not need to be stockproof.

Very mature, tall overgrown hawthorn hedge?
coppicing is no good, you'll have no hedge !





laying is best, it promotes growth and habitate. Use hawthorn stakes rather than inch squares that some layers use, and make sure the heathering is bound in the correct way for your region.





Lay it according to local practice. Different styles are used depending on where you are.





this is a great website for you:


http://www.hedgelayer.freeserve.co.uk/in...





It taught me enough to be able to get quite competent at the job and is also good to learn the terms and whats involved incase you need to discuss it with a craftsman.





Even if you are not laying a hedge, it makes an interesting and accessible read anyway.





There, thats worth 10 points eh ?
Reply:You can cut hawthorn back quite hard without killing the trees, so coppicing sounds the best bet. Best of luck though, you'll need stout gloves and thornproof clothing.
Reply:...WLTM a bushy shrub with GSOH for walks in the park?
Reply:allmost every shrub needs cut down about every ten years.
Reply:Get an axe to it!

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