Description Planting a Taxus baccata (English Yew) hedge is a timeless choice for creating elegant, evergreen structure in your garden. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get it right. �� Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Yew Hedging Choose the Right Site Yew thrives in moist but well-drained soil and tolerates full sun to deep shade. Avoid waterlogged areas, as yew is prone to root rot. Prepare the Ground Dig a trench about twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough to accommodate the roots. Loosen the soil and mix in compost for better drainage and nutrients. Spacing and Planting Space plants about 30–45 cm apart for a dense hedge. Place each plant upright, backfill with soil, and firm gently. Watering and Mulching Water thoroughly after planting and regularly during the first year. Apply mulch (like cardboard or bark) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Maintenance and Pruning Trim annually in summer to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Yew responds well to pruning—even hard cuts—making it ideal for formal hedges. �� Why Choose Taxus Baccata? Dense evergreen foliage for year-round privacy Long-lived and slow-growing—perfect for formal gardens Wildlife-friendly: provides shelter and berries for birds
