PLANTING HEDGE PLANTS 
In setting Hedge Plants, dig a trench deep 
enough to receive the roots without crowding, at 
least 12 inches deep. One side of the trench-should 
be dug straight and in alignment, the earth being 
placed on opposite side. The plants can then be 
placed against the side, making it convenient to fill 
in the dirt. Plant 2 inches deeper than they were in 
the nursery (see illustration). Be sure to spread 
roots and pack fine top-soil firmly around them. 
Soak well with water. Do not hill up soil around 
the plants—dirt in trench should be slightly lower 
than ground. 
PLANTING DISTANCES 
Privet, Barberry, and Snowberry are ealled “low” 
hedges and can be kept trimmed from 2 to 4 ft. 
high—for a tight hedge, these should be planted 8 
to 12 inches apart. Spirea V. H. (Bridal Wreath), 
Mock Orange, and other taller growing kinds used 
for higher hedges should be planted 1% to 3 feet 
apart. Honeysuckle, O. F. Lilac, Purple Leaf Plum, 
Chinese Elm and other varieties for tall screens 10 
to 15 feet high, should be planted 3 to 5 feet apart. 
For a wide, dense hedge or screen, plant in 2 
rows, 1 to 3 feet apart with the plants zig-zagged 
or staggered—plant low hedges 15 inches apart 
and taller screens 3 ft. apart. 
Hedge plants are usually very dormant and often 
slow to ieaf out. Prune severely, water well and 
often, and they will surely grow. 
IMPORTANT—Your hedge will never be tight at 
the bottom unless you prune all branches, close to 
the ground—leave branches only about 4 inches 
high as pictured. 
NOT PRUNED =;  PRUNED 
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PRUNE 
SEVERELY 
FOR TIGHT 
LOW HEDGE 

SHOWING METHOD OF SETTING HEDGE IN 
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