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hedge laying

British

noun

the art or practice of making or maintaining a hedge by cutting branches partway through, laying them horizontally, and pegging them in position in order to create a strong thick hedge

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A water company is using ancient hedge laying techniques to improve biodiversity near a lake.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

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