Inground instant hedge planting guide.

This guide covers planting directly into the ground, where roots can grow freely. If a landscape contractor is installing your hedge, please share this guide with them. You may also like to view our How-to video

For planting in containers, raised planters, planter boxes, and some retaining walls (where roots are restricted), see our Container and Planter Box planting guide

Living Walls™ instant hedges graphic

25L  —  70L  — 100L   

Before You Start

Handling Guidelines

Site prep tips

Preparing Your Trench

 * Soil type planting adjustments

Instant hedge - problem soil planting diagram

Planting Your Hedge

Wear gardening gloves when handling hedge bags (the fibreglass rods can be rough). Place the hedges near your trench, with logos facing the same way. If bags are numbered, line them up left to right in order.

Instant hedge - rootball spacing diagram

Backfilling and Watering 

Once your hedges are upright and evenly spaced, start backfilling:

Post-Planting

Enjoy Your Hedge!  

Now stand back and admire your new instant hedge!  For long-term care, check out Caring for your instant hedge

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