Building a Dead Hedge

As work continues to tidy up overgrown areas of the churchyard a large pile of offcuts and brashings soon accumulated and we realised we could use these to create a dead hedge as suggested by the RSPB. A dead hedge would provide a refuge for insects and habitats as it slowly decomposed the centre can always be topped up with more material. Having chosen a spot against a sunny wall it soon took shape using the available material from cutting back. Once the framework was finished Honeysuckle were planted at either end and they will grow to cover the hedge providing sustenance for pollinating insects.