{"product_id":"hedgelaying-nigel-adams-9780719845895","title":"Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the ancient skill of hedgelaying, essential for maintaining healthy, biodiverse hedgerows\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHedges are one of Great Britain's most iconic landscape features. They are the stitching in the patchwork quilt of fields and meadows that defines the countryside. Hedgelaying first developed to form living stock-proof barriers, and has always been considered an art and a skill, taking something wild and unruly and giving it order, structure and perhaps even beauty. The book examines over 25 regional styles in England and Wales, introducing local experts who proudly explain their native style and offer a wealth of informed advice. It also includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe history of hedgelaying and its benefits\u003cbr\u003e ?When to lay a hedge and the tools you will need\u003cbr\u003e A detailed step-by-step guide to laying a hedge\u003cbr\u003e How to manage a hedge after laying\u003cbr\u003e A guide to hedgerow species\u003cbr\u003e With over 400 photographs and clear illustrations, it is ideal for newcomers and improvers alike, whilst also paying homage to the skilled hedgelayers of the past and present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nigel Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0719845890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780719845895\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.75d","brand":"Nigel Adams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48137231171839,"sku":"9780719845895","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e3aa74b-834c-4479-ac5a-c801d8e84f1c.jpg?v=1770167445","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hedgelaying-nigel-adams-9780719845895","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}