, canes, mulch, etc: £5–£7 Rabbit guards Canes Mulch mats/fabric and fixing pegs (if used) Labour: £5 Protection and Aftercare Guards, mulch and fencing Guards and canes Useful where rabbits and hares are present Spiral guards or small shelters help improve survival Remove guards after 2–3 years so they Can I use plastic guards and shelters? rabbits or hares are present.

Add Guards and Protection Young hedges are highly vulnerable. Recommended protection: Spiral guards for hedging whips Stakes or bamboo canes for stability Tree shelters for hedgerow trees Rabbit netting if rabbits are an issue Stock fencing if livestock graze nearby Protection evidence — you’ll need it to claim payment: ✔ Photos of the hedge after planting Show clear sections, guards Bowhayes Trees can support your planting with: CS-compliant hedge packs Hedgerow trees Stakes, guards

Also guard against rabbits/deer if in rural areas (use trunk guards) to prevent bark nibbling. In rural gardens, you may need to install rabbit guards or fencing now, as hungry rabbits and deer in A simple spiral guard or mesh around the trunk prevents bark damage. around trunks to prevent rabbit and deer damage (they used 1.2m tall mesh guards for the orchard trees They also picked up tree stakes, ties, and rabbit guards from the Accessories section to ensure the young