East Ruston garden removes hedges for drought-tolerant plants
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive
East Ruston Old Vicarage is removing substantial hedging and introducing drought-tolerant planting.
East Ruston Old Vicarage is removing a substantial quantity of hedging as part of winter improvements. The removal will open up the garden, removing small scrappy areas and providing access to a larger, more cohesive space. The changes will also reduce maintenance work, with fewer hedges to cut and a more open aspect offering greater opportunities for experimental plantings.
The garden is adjusting the types of plants it grows following the last two summers of drought. Staff have noted which plants performed well during the dry periods and plan to incorporate drought-tolerant species into future schemes. The gardeners completed a trial of Hedychium (ornamental gingers) in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society, though these will not feature heavily in future plans as they require moisture during summer despite preferring dry roots in winter.
The garden closes for the season and will reopen to visitors on 1 April 2027. A special Snowdrop Day event will be held on Sunday 7 February 2027 from 10am.
How it is being reported
- East Ruston garden to remove hedges and introduce drought-tolerant plantingOur garden here at East Ruston Old Vicarage is now closed for the season.Eastern Daily Press · 31 Oct, 05:00
- East Ruston garden to remove hedges and introduce drought-tolerant plantingOur garden here at East Ruston Old Vicarage is now closed for the season.Norwich Evening News · 31 Oct, 05:00
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