Beech hedge

[umpteenthian]

I have a mature beech hedge which I keep trimmed to 4ft high but which has developed large gaps closer to the ground. I would like to fill in these gaps. Can I plant cuttings taken from the hedge and, if so, how and when? Many thanks.

[rowanwitch]

Doesn't propagate very well from cuttings RHS recommends growing from seed I'd look at pulling down and pegging some lower branches either side of the gaps or buying a few new saplings

[umpteenthian]

Thanks very much, rowanwitch; I'll give that a go.