Garden Q&A: What would make my beech hedge more wildlife-friendly?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mixing beech hedging with other plants is possible; however it makes the hedge thicker, says Peter Dowdall. File picture

Question

I’ve been growing a beech hedge in my 14m suburban garden for about seven years and have mixed feelings about the result. The beech itself has grown fine — I keep it at about seven-feet high.