Hedgerow
/ˈhedʒrəʊ/noun
A line of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually around a field or garden.
The garden was surrounded by a thick hedgerow.
Often appears as...
- plant a hedgerow
- hedgerow maintenance
noun
A line of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually around a field or garden.
The garden was surrounded by a thick hedgerow.
Often appears as...
- plant a hedgerow
- hedgerow maintenance
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Boundary
Hedgerows often serve as natural boundaries between separate pieces of land.
The hedgerow marked the border between the two farms.
Pro Tip 2/3Wildlife Habitat
Hedgerows provide habitats for birds, insects, and small mammals, promoting biodiversity.
Birds nested in the dense hedgerow during spring.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
In some cultures, hedgerows are historical landmarks and may indicate ancient property lines.
The ancient hedgerow has stood there for hundreds of years.
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Video examples
Why people believe weird...
This is the most famous one of all of these. Here's the forward version of the very famous song. If there's a bustle in your hedgerow don't be alarmed now. It's just a spring clean for the May Queen.
Video examples
Why people believe weird...
This is the most famous one of all of these. Here's the forward version of the very famous song. If there's a bustle in your hedgerow don't be alarmed now. It's just a spring clean for the May Queen.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Patrick MacGill
Irish Journalist
A clock struck out the hour of twelve, and the bird in the hedgerow was still singing as we marched out to the roadway, and followed our merry pipers home to town.
Quote examples
Patrick MacGill
Irish Journalist
A clock struck out the hour of twelve, and the bird in the hedgerow was still singing as we marched out to the roadway, and followed our merry pipers home to town.
Example 1 of 1
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