15% OFF GIFT VOUCHERS! SHOW ME

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft by Nigel Adams at Abbey's Bookshop,
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft
— —
Nigel Adams

Hedgelaying

The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Nigel Adams

$79.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?
English
The Crowood Press Ltd
17 February 2026
Rural crafts
A comprehensive guide to the ancient skill of hedgelaying, essential for maintaining healthy, biodiverse hedgerows.

Hedges 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.

AUTHOR: Nigel Adams has worked in countryside management for over 45 years. A full-time hedgelayer and consultant, he pioneered the 'lifecycle' approach to hedge management, developing the now widely used Adams Scale and the concept of 'incremental trimming'. He continues to teach, advise and compete in hedgelaying competitions across the UK.

388 illustrations
By:  
Imprint:   The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 189mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   851g
ISBN:   9780719845895
ISBN 10:   0719845890
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

NIGEL ADAMS has worked in countryside management for over 45 years. A full-time hedgelayer and consultant, he pioneered the ‘lifecycle’ approach to hedge management, developing the now widely used Adams Scale and the concept of ‘incremental trimming’. He continues to teach, advise and compete in hedgelaying competitions across the UK.

See Also

Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Weaving Wild Baskets

Techniques and Projects Using Foraged...

Katie Grove

Paperback

$75 

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Born to Re-Wild

Nature Coloring Book For Adults...

Stephanie Mullani

Paperback

$24.95  $22.12

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Smart Lotionmaking

The Simple Guide to Making Luxurious...

Anne L Watson

Paperback

$31.95  $29.16

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Estaciones

Deborah Ann Martin

Paperback

$26.95  $24.62

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

The Art of Tataki Zomé

Botanical Fabric Printing: With...

Julie Laforêt

Paperback

$55.99 

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +
Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft

Leather Crafting Book -101

Dr Fanatomy

Paperback

$54.95  $46.52

Not in-store but you can order this

ADD +