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Delivery
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A great solution for protection from rabbits and hares that is fully biodegradable, ensuring a positive environmental legacy.
NexGen hedging guards can help you replace the use of plastic guards with a viable, environmentally friendly alternative, that includes a 5 year warranty. (T&C apply). An industry first, find out more about the Warranty here.
The man behind the innovation is Gary Hurlstone, whose father Graham invented the Tubex Tree Shelter in the mid 1980’s. Gary took his father’s 35 year old design and set out to deliver a range of protection that performs at least as well, whilst being environmentally friendly and cost effective.
The NexGen hedging guards are made from a special mix of over 60% British wool (certified by British Wool), a biodegradable polyol (made from ethically sourced cashew nutshell liquid and castor oil), and an innovative biodegradable custom polymer.
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At its heart is a simple concept that has taken four years of extensive research and development, working with foresters, landowners and industry experts, to deliver the next generation in hedging guards.
Scientifically proven as fully biodegradable, this is a hedging guard that can be left in situ, especially useful in overgrown areas where collection of spent guarding is a challenge.
Benefits:
Protects from rabbits & hares
Quick and easy installation
Fully biodegradable – no need for collection & recycling
Installation
Plant bare root or cell grown plant and insert cane next to plant. Separate from nest of 2 guards and feed the NexGen hedging guard over both the cane and the plant. Push the guard into the soil slightly to create an effective barrier against burrowing animals. See the installation tab for more information.
Herbicide protection
Solid tube to prevent herbicides and pesticides getting inside the shelter.
Auto tree release
After 5 years, the hedging guard biodegrades to allow the tree to release itself.
Lifespan
5 years protection
Confirmed by independent weathering certification* (depending on location, tree canopy, soil & microbes). *"After extensive testing, Impact
Solutions can confirm that the NexGen unique combination of materials will biodegrade. At around 5 years the tree shelters will start to break down resulting in neutral pH and ecotoxicity, and will become food for micro-organisms." - Steven Burns · Impact Solutions, Scotland
Natural colour
The colour changes over time blending into the natural environment with no loss of performance.
Supports biodiversity
Over time, mosses and lichens grow on the guards, supporting a rich biodiversity.
No impact on environment
Breaks down as H2O, CO2 and nitrogen, becoming a form of 'bug food'.
pH and ecotoxity neutral
Does not change soil pH levels when breaking down.
Fully biodegradable
Because of the materials used, the NexGen range is fully biodegradable.
Installation
Compostable boxes
In compostable boxes for ease of transport and handling.
Nested
For ease of movement around site.
Longitudinally rigid
Meaning the hedging guard can be pushed into the soil, discouraging burrowing animals.
Can be left in situ
Especially useful in overgrown areas.
No removal needed
Save money - no collection or recycling needed.
Hedging guards will help protect planting schemes from rabbits & hares. They will not protect against animals that are taller than hares.
Should you wish to protect your planting scheme from other animals then please select a taller form of protection along with the relevant supporting cane.
NexGen Hedging Guard Available Sizes
Protecting against
Vole
Rabbit
Hare
Muntjac, Roe Deer
Fallow Deer
Red Deer
Minimum height of protection
20cm
60cm
75cm
1.20m
1.50m
1.80m
Height of supporting cane*
75cm or 90cm
90cm
*It is advisable to use a longer cane for sandier, lighter soils.
Planting bare root or cell grown plants is a straightforward task, however, do not attempt to plant if the ground is frozen or waterlogged. Find a suitable position for your plants, bearing in mind future growth and potential height and spread at maturity.
Bare rooted or cell grown plants can be 'notch' planted in 3 steps:
1. Begin by inserting the blade of a spade into the ground. Push the spade handle away from you and then bring it back towards you. Once you remove the spade, you will see that you have created a cavity or ‘notch’ in the ground.
2. For bare root - place the plant roots within the cavity and shake to ensure that all of the roots are in the cavity and pointing downwards. For cell grown – place the cell gently into the ground. Ensure the top of the plug (the soil surrounding the roots) is positioned at 2 to 4cm below the surface to avoid drying out.
3. Fill the cavity with soil. Use your heel to firm the soil around the plant to remove any air pockets. Once planted, give them a good water if practical to do so.
You are now ready to install your support and protection.
Support
1. After planting, position the guard on the windward side if there are strong prevailing winds, and around 2cm from the base of the plant
2. Press the cane into the ground (ideally knocking 1/3 of its height into the ground). Ensure it is vertical (particularly important on sloping ground).
Protect
1. Hedging guards can be installed by feeding over the top of the plant and cane – taking care not to damage any stems.
2. Push the guard into the ground 1-2cm. This forms a safe barrier to deter vermin from burrowing under the shelter.
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