Volunteers planting the privet hedge would have found it easier if the ground wasn't quite so wet! However the hedge plants we ordered were bare-rooted which meant they needed to be planted straight away. Fortunately the soil wasn't too saturated so the roots won't drown. The plants should settle in well this spring.
Privets aren't the best of hedges for wildlife. Our other hedge consists of hawthorn and holly which are both excellent for attracting wildlife but as privet is such a common hedge plant we thought we would plant one just to show how it can be improved for wildlife. We will be planting species such as honeysuckle in the hedge which will make it more interesting to look at as well as provide more homes and food for wildlife.
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