If you're looking for the cheapest way to plant a hedge, you'll definitely want to consider bare root options. 'Renewed interest in bare root hedging plants continues, and there is some notable trading down from instant, rootball or potted options, no doubt driven by the cost-of-living pressures,' says Morris. 'Native hedging mixtures are selling very well, another bare root product that is economic and an environmentally sound buying choice. Customers are planting them in record numbers which is great news all round!'