Hedge laying is the art of cutting a stem partly through so that it will bend without breaking and will continue to grow. This makes the hedge stock-proof without additional fencing and prolongs the life of the hedge. Hedges that have been laid over generations form an important aesthetic element within the British landscape and support biodiversity. Karl Liebscher has been laying hedges for over 20 years and is now Shropshire’s best known hedge-layer. He can ‘cut’ in a variety of styles including Midland, Welsh Border, Derby and Cheshire.

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