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.

Pruning hedges

Hedge trimming should be a part of the summer gardening routine like mowing the lawn. A well-kept and pruned hedge can be a structural asset, defining boundaries or supplying a framework to the garden.

The small guide below will help you to maintain your hedge.

Hedge Pruning Principles

It is your choice if you decide to use hand shears or a mechanical trimmer for hedge pruning. Electrical hedge trimmers are best suited to large or frequently trimmed hedges and may leave a smoother finish, especially on conifers.

If you use a mains powered electric trimmer, check that you are protected by safety features such as a fast brake on the blade and a circuit breaker or residual current device. Keep the mains cable away from the blade, ideally draped over one shoulder rather than trailing on the ground.

Hand shears are best used when precise and accurate cutting is required in restricted areas. It can be very tiring to use hand shears, although if a regular trimming routine is planned the workload can be minimized.