'Dead' hedges breathing new life into Washington Village beside historic medieval archway
www.sunderlandecho.com - 2024-04-27T20:15:13.000Z

One of the city of Sunderland's most picturesque spots is looking even better after a new wildlife innovation. Washington Village has for centuries been a quintessential village green. It is a heavyweight in the annual Royal Horticultural Society's annual Britain in Bloom competition. It is among the runners again in 2024 for the Best Village title. Judges will be interested to see the addition of "dead hedges" which, despite the name, attract an incredible amount of local wildlife and...

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