Hedge laying, Croucheston

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Hedge laying, Croucheston

Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 20 Mar 2012

Laid hedges are made by bending over the samplings of the growing bush at an angle of 45 degrees. The bent saplings are woven around stakes driven into the ground at intervals of 1-2 yards. The crest is crowned by a tightly woven layer of severed rods, known as hethers, which prevent the growing wood from springing erect. Unwanted twigs and branches are removed.

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