From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...
Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...
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Which plants to prune in February
In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...
Box hedges are easy to grow and can be used almost anywhere in the garden for a statement display. This evergreen shrub is ideal for making neat shapes such as cones, balls and spirals, though it can ...
The principle of tip pruning applies to all bushy hedging species whether it’s a small, formal box hedge or a tall boundary hedge for screening the apartments next door. Tip pruning means cutting a ...
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When to prune a privet hedge – trimming this fast-growing plant is vital to keep it controlled
Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...
How to grow your own box hedge by taking cuttings or using clippings from pruning. If you need a low-growing, formal hedge to edge the beds in an ornamental vegetable garden or a short hedge to flank ...
My beautiful box hedging has recently started to look a bit unhappy. Parts of the foliage have become patchy with some areas that have turned orange-brown/black or started to drop leaves. A gardening ...
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