Trimming & Maintaining Hedges
Everything you need to know....


Informal Hedges
When it comes to hedges we like it keep it fairly simple.
Informal hedges are deciduous(losing leaf in Autumn), or Evergreen (green year round), should be trimmed at least once yearly (usually autumn).


Formal Hedges....
When it comes to formal hedges, both deciduous and evergreen, you may want to consider a bi-annual trim which will maintain a tight, dense and neat shape. This is usually once in Spring and once in Autumn


Coniferous Hedges Warning...
Conifer hedges are generally fast-growing and are great for providing cover and shelter, and garden interest year-round, but maintenance must be carried out with care:
Trimming too hard, to expose brown (except the odd species e.g Thuja Plicata, Taxus baccata) is permanent and the hedge will not recover, looking rather unsightly.
It is important to be cautious or to seek out a professional to avoid permanent damage.
Trimming twice per year is recommended, and taking enough growth off, but being cautious of over-trimming is advised.


Reducing Hedge Height...
If your hedges have become too tall and too difficult to maintain yourself the height can be reduced to a more appropriate level.
Regular maintenance of a hedge adds real aesthetic quality to your garden. Hedges are useful for noise reduction, pollution reduction, screening and habitat for birds
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