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OverviewIn recent years there has been a much greater appreciation of the enormous contribution that hedges make to the countryside. Today, their beauty, their ability to provide wind protection and contain livestock, their environmental importance and their significance as a wildlife habitat, are all widely recognized. Not surprisingly, this transformation in the way we view hedges has, in turn, produced a welcome revival in the ancient craft of hedgelaying. Whether you own hedges, are thinking of growing them, or just have an interest in hedgerows this fascinating, well-illustrated book will be of value to you. Hedges and Hedgelaying contains of wealth of practical information and covers:· The selection of hedgerow shrubs and trees and the associated significance of soil types and topography.· The planting of hedges and the necessary preparation work.· The use of trees int he hedgerow and the value of field margins.· Weed, pest and disease control, and hedge cutting, maintenance and protection.· The craft of hedgelaying and the tools and processes involved. AUTHOR: Murray Maclean completed a horticulture course at Writtle before buying a small fruit and vegetable farm. Contract growing of trees and shrubs led to hedge planting on his own land and for local farmers. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies for his theses on the production of trees and shrubs. 20 colour & 180 b/w photos Full Product DetailsAuthor: Murray MacleanPublisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.625kg ISBN: 9781861268686ISBN 10: 1861268688 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 21 August 2006 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMurray Maclean completed a horticultural course at Writtle College in Essex before buying a fruit and vegetable farm. His involvement in growing of trees led to hedge planting on his own land. Murray is now an established grower of hedgerow trees and shrubs. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies for this theses on the production of trees and shrubs. Resident - Oxfordshire Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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