Hedge laying is a country skill, typically found in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which, through the creation and maintenance of hedges, achieves the:
- formation of livestock-proof barriers;
- rejuvenation of existing hedgerows, by encouraging them to put on new growth and helping to improve their overall structure and strength;
- affording greater weather protection to crops and wildlife; and
- provision of aesthetically pleasing screens to fields and gardens.
Read more about Hedge Laying: Theory, Snedding, Traditional Regional Styles
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