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Starting Point for planting Hedges
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Where do you start when planting a hedge?
Starting Point for planting Hedges
To plant a hedge, use stakes and string, lay out two parallel lines, approximating the mature spread of the proposed hedge. A third string down the center marks the actual planting row. For a denser hedge, a second or even third row can be added, with the plants staggered along the lines.
