Start with the space, then choose the quantity. A measured plan makes it easier to compare starting sizes and discuss installation without committing to the wrong number of plants.
Measure each straight run
Record the length of each planting run in feet. Measure corners as separate runs and mark openings for gates, paths and equipment. Also record the usable bed width and the finished hedge height you want to maintain.
Leave an allowance at each end
A hedge does not always start at the exact edge of the bed. Identify the proposed position of the first and last trunks. Walls, paving, existing plants and access needs can change those positions.
Understand center-to-center spacing
Spacing is the distance from one trunk to the next. It is not the empty gap between leaves. The right distance depends on the plant, desired finish, available growing space and site conditions. A pot size alone does not determine the spacing.
Use the planner as an estimate
For a straight row, first-to-last trunk span equals the number of gaps multiplied by spacing. There is one fewer gap than plants. For example, nine plants spaced three feet apart span 24 feet between the first and last trunks. This is a math example, not a planting recommendation.
Our hedge planner lets you enter your own length, end allowances and spacing. It also works backward from a plant quantity. The estimated plant subtotal uses current listed variant prices; tax, delivery and installation are separate.
Send the details for review
Email your measurements, city, ZIP code, desired height and a wide photo of the planting area to hedgesupply@gmail.com. Add close-up photos of tight access, existing irrigation and nearby paving. Photographs alone cannot establish exact dimensions.
Before ordering, confirm plant suitability, spacing, availability and access with us. Start by comparing all eight hedge options.