What to Consider Before Planting Varieties of Hedges in your Garden

Hedges are an attractive and practical way of containing or dividing a garden. To keep them looking neat and tidy, they need to be trimmed regularly. So when is the best time to trim hedges? Read on for our guide to ensuring your hedges remain in top condition all year round.  The Best Time of Year  Ideally, hedges should be trimmed twice a year – once in late spring and again after flowering if necessary. Late spring pruning will help encourage bushier growth as well as shape your hedge. If you are pruning flowering shrubs, it’s important to wait until they have finished flowering before trimming them back. This will ensure that the next flowering season is not affected by pruning too early.  Pruning Tips  When it comes to pruning, the key is moderation! Heavy pruning can damage a hedge, so only remove up to one third of the total length of each branch at any one time. Prune lightly around the base of your hedge regularly – this will encourage new growth from the bo...

Keeping a hedge looking its best requires regular maintenance. Pruning helps to give hedges a desired shape and size. It also helps keep them healthy and encourages new growth. Whether you've recently purchased a ready-made hedge or are starting from scratch, knowing the basics of hedge maintenance is essential for keeping it in top shape.  Pruning New Hedges  When trim new hedges , be sure to limit the amount of trimming. In the first year after installation, only clip vigorous shoots that outgrow their companions and leave the rest alone while they acclimate to their new environment. This will help ensure that your hedge is strong and healthy as it grows in its new home.  Maintaining Established Hedges  Once your hedge has been established for at least one year, you can begin pruning it annually. How often and how much you should prune will depend on the type of hedge you have. Generally speaking, deciduous hedges should be trimmed twice a year—once in late spring/...

  Hedges can offer a decorative border and screen the grounds of your home. Whether you have one small hedge or many tall hedges, it is important to regularly trim them so that they don't grow too much! This guide provides tips on how to trim hedges as well as for instructions for trimming different types of bushes to keep their shape without becoming overbearing.

Many homeowners are confused when it comes to finding the perfect techniques for pruning their hedges so that they will grow fuller. Here are some tips for How to prune hedges to grow fuller ?