Beech hedge

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.
13:38 Tue 03rd Apr 2012
 
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rowanwitch
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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
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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
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Thanks very much, rowanwitch; I'll give that a go.

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