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Digging a ditch If the hedge is to have a ditch beside it, the bed should be prepared first, and then the ditch dug. The ditch’s dimensions depend on the soil and on the level required to provide an even fall for good drainage. In general, the ditch should be between 2-3’ (600-900mm) wide at...