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Hedges are a timeless feature in the garden – they bring structure, provide privacy, shelter wildlife, and can be a beautiful alternative to fencing. Whether you’re looking to create a neat evergreen boundary or a mixed wildlife haven, planting a hedge is a long-term investment in your garden’s beauty and health.

But did you know that Autumn is the ideal time to get hedging plants into the ground? Here’s why:

Perfect Soil Conditions

At this time of year, the soil is still warm from summer but has more natural moisture thanks to Autumn rains. This gives hedge roots the best possible start, encouraging strong establishment before winter.

Less Stress for Plants

Cooler air temperatures mean less stress on young plants. They won’t need to battle scorching sun or dry conditions, so they can focus on growing a healthy root system.

Strong Start for Spring Growth

By planting now, your hedge will have time to settle and root in over the winter months. Come spring, it’ll be ready to burst into life with strong, healthy growth.

Great Range of Plants Available

We have a wide choice of hedging plants available. Some excellent options include:

  • Prunus Rotundifolia (Laurel)– perfect for a dense, flowering hedge
  • Photinia– with striking red foliage in spring
  • Taxus Baccata (Yew) – valued for its dense dark-green foliage
  • Fagus (Beech)– golden in autumn, retains leaves through winter
  • Ligustrum– hardy, fast-growing, and easy to shape
  • Griselinia– evergreen with vibrant green leaves
  • Elaeagnus– tough, low-maintenance, and fragrant

 

These plants offer a mix of evergreen and seasonal interest, providing both beauty and functionality for your garden.

Benefits Beyond the Garden

Hedges aren’t just practical – they also play an important role in the environment. They act as natural windbreaks, provide food and shelter for birds and insects, and can even help reduce noise and pollution in urban settings.

Ready to Plant?

If you’re thinking about adding a hedge to your garden, now is the time to do it! Visit us at Brick Kiln Garden Centre to explore our full range of hedging plants and get expert advice on choosing the right variety for your space.

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Reviews

James Lee
Very good size garden centre that will have everything you could possibly need. There is a massive stock of plants and tree's aswell as a large stock of pots with great designs. Inside the garden centre has loads of indoor plants, seeds and tools. There is also a cafe which I was unable to visit but its nice to have the option to have some food and warm drink. The car park is a great size.
Robert Saunders
Nice garden centre. Lively and popular with plenty of plants. The Garden Cafe, on a Sunday lunchtime, extremely busy - you need to book a table ahead of your arrival.
Eileen Gerard
With friends we enjoyed a celebratory high tea. The choices of sandwiches n cake were delicious and all the Staff looked after us really well. A very happy Team. Many thanks.
Claire Prysor-Jones
Great garden centre with lots of different items and there is plenty of parking. Cafe was good with lots on the menu and the cakes looked amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely looks like it's very popular and would recommend
Brian Vince
We received a voucher in the post for a buy one get one free Cream Tea and decided to use the voucher today. What a lovely cream tea we had with warmed scones, clotted cream, jam and tea 0f our choice in a nice clean atmosphere.. keep up the good work.. we'll be back again soon
Sharon Woods
Such a beautiful garden centre. All plants look in great condition. We ate in the cafe and the food was amazing. We will return again soon.

Opening Times

Garden Centre

MONDAY09:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:30
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:30
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:30
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:30
SUNDAY09:00 - 16:30

The Garden Restaurant

MONDAY09:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 16:30

Garden Centre open for browsing only on Sunday until 10:00

Telephone: 01243 756175
Email: customerservice@brickkilngardencentre.co.uk

How to find us

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1EJ

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