Soak bare root plants for two hours before planting to rehydrate the roots. Dig a planting hole 2-3 times as wide as the root ball. This allows you to spread out the root system.

Hedges. Planting a hedge is much more economical if you buy bare-root plants and while not 'instant', they will knit together quickly. It's a great way to plant beech, hornbeam or an 'edible hedge' ...

Bare root plants grown in fields are usually better than pot-grown plants, often less expensive and well worth considering, particularly where many plants are needed – for hedges, for example.

Whether you’re planting hedges, trees, or roses, bare root plants offer unbeatable value. Bare root plants are exactly what they sound like - plants that are sold without soil around their roots. They ...

If you're planning on planting bare-root hedging, roses, trees and shrubs, aim to complete all your planting before the weather 'turns really cold'. Article continues below.

Planting bare-rooted hedges and shrubs is similar to the method for planting bare-rooted trees in your yard. If you're trying to grow a new hedge, buying bare-rooted plants can save you a substantial ...

Now that you have everything you need to hand, here's how to grow bare root roses like a pro. 1. Time it right. According to Morris, the best time for bare root roses to be planted is during the ...

Bare-root is the solution. Or possibly contemplating planting a wildlife-friendly hedge or a pocket woodland but daunted by the scale of the ground excavation required? Bare-root, my friend, bare ...

Best hedge trimmers - keep your new hedge in top condition. How to buy bare-root hedging. Bare root hedging is sold by size so as a minimum the young plants should reach the height advertised when ...

DO not overlook the plant’s simple, stick-like appearance. Bare root roses are not dead when they turn up, they are simply dormant. Fabulous spoke exclusively to Jack Stooks, about choosing a… ...