Trimming a hedge
A regularly trimmed hedge stays dense and tidy. The right time to trim depends on the plant species.
You will need
- Hedge shears or a hedge trimmer
- String and stakes for marking a straight line
- Work gloves
- Rakes
Steps
Identify the species
Find out what species your hedge is and when it should be trimmed.
Trim at the right time
Think of the birds
Mark the line
Trim to a tapered shape
Trim the sides and top
Clean up
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