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Fresh horse manure can ‘burn’ young saplings so don’t use it immediately before planting. Return along the row treading down the soil so that the roots are well ensconced and check each plant is vertical. They should not curl back on themselves! It is a classic, beloved hedge choice and has the added benefit of holding its copper-colored fall leaves on the branches all the … Mark out the estimated spread of roots, adding an extra 30-60cm (1-2ft). However, the condition is actually relatively easy to treat. Young beech saplings of 40-60 or 60-80 cms tall can be slit planted (more later). Move on 33cm and repeat the process until all are planted. How to Plant a Beech Hedge. Even though you have soaked your plants prior to planting, you should again water the plants directly after planting. The fabric or cardboard will keep light from reaching the soil, so no weeds will be able to grow in that spot. Push one into the bottom of the trench next to each plant and tie them together with ordinary garden string (which rots in a few months). Mulch around the plants and up to 45 cm away from the hedge with well rotted farm manure/compost. The green foliage gives way to beautiful copper and red colors in the fall. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Plant-a-Beech-Hedge-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Plant-a-Beech-Hedge-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Plant-a-Beech-Hedge-Step-1.jpg\/aid4594086-v4-728px-Plant-a-Beech-Hedge-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"