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However, if we over-manage a hedge or intervene by planting a single species or mechanically trimming the hedge too severely, too often or too early in the autumn, we risk suppressing its biodiversity potential. In the last couple of weeks our ‘messy’ hedges have been a heady mix of trailing rose, elderflowers and honeysuckle.
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