Plant Care

All the plants you have in your garden and also inside the house, should be cared for correctly. This will ensure you get the best displays and long-life from them.

Controlling growth

How often you decide to prune your hedge will depend on the plant species that were used to create it. Also the type of finish you require is a factor to consider. Fast-growing species, such as privet, lonicera and some conifers, may need trimming three or four times in summer to maintain a dense, formal effect.

Most conifers can be pruned just before mid-summer.

This is also suitable for slow-growing evergreens such as holly. More vigorous evergreens, such as box, benefit from a trim in late spring. Deciduous species are usually pruned twice annually, first in winter while dormant and again in mid-summer.