Paul’s popular Introduction to Hedgelaying course is now available ONLINE.

This beginner online course is presented by Paul Lamb, who shares his practical approach to laying a traditional ‘standard hedge’. Through a series of short videos, Paul takes you through each stage of his process, from preparation and pleaching to staking and binding.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge, practical guidance and confidence to lay your own stretch of hedge, wherever you are in the world, no previous experience necessary.

You’ll also discover the history of British hedgerows, learn how to maintain them effectively, and become familiar with the essential tools for hedgelaying. In this course, you’ll learn about:

• The history and importance of hedgerows

• How to identify and use essential hedgelaying tools

• Preparing a hedge for laying

• Making effective pleach cuts

• Laying stems to create a strong, dense structure

• Using fillers to maintain the hedge where gaps occur

• Staking and binding the finished hedge

• How to maintain a laid hedge for the future

The course is divided into six lessons, each accompanied by a printable summary guide highlighting the key takeaways and practical points covered. Designed as a handy offline reference, the guide allows you to revisit important information without needing to return to the online course, making it particularly useful when you’re out in the field and putting your hedgelaying skills into practice.