Propagating from hedges?

[1Bee]

I want to get more flower species into the hedge that borders my plot. Round here, the hedges are thick with dog rose and honeysuckle - what's the best way of propagating from both, please?

And any tips for getting them established in an already established hawthorn and blackthorn hedge?

Thank you!

[nickdub]

depends on how many you want really - if its just a few cuttings and/or layering is the simplest and quickest - if a lot, then seed will give you 100's but takes longer.

as for staring them off a small trowel and a hole is all that's needed - easier to do in Autumn/Winter when oyu can see without so many leaves in the way - if you hit a dry spell in the first 6 months then obviously watering may be necessary.

Mostly its about time, you don't get instant results with this sort of gardening + I'd always do a few extra than you think you need.