Cheap garden hedge trimming & cutting, including Leylandi, Pembrokeshire

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Can my hedge be cut in the rain?   Yes. . .  however;  apart from the obvious safety considerations of working on slippery surfaces with reduced visibility, pruning on excessively wet days increases the risk of infection.   If a wet hedge MUST be cut back, it should only be done if the plant has an opportunity to dry out afterwards.

An overcast, cloudy day is ideal for hedge cutting, particularly in summer.

Why should hedges not be trimmed in winter?   If air temperatures are likely to fall below freezing, any cuts will take longer to heal, which will affect thin branches in particular, making them brittle and weak.

When is the best time of year to cut hedges?   Late August is the ideal time of year to trim beech, privet or evergreen hedging, once any birds have flown their nests.   However, don't leave it too much later than this to cut conifers. . .  at the risk of causing permanent bare patches.

Can hedges be pruned during a drought or heat wave?   Cutting back during very hot or sunny weather can damage the leaves growing deeper inside your hedge, when suddenly exposed to strong sunlight.   Yes, hedges can get sunburn too!

Can a hedge be pruned just one year after planting?   Yes!   It is particularly effective to trim and prune a privet or beech hedge in its first year, before it becomes fully established, cutting back by up to a third to encourage lateral branch growth.

Conifers and evergreen hedges (such Leylandii ) should be left untouched for the first year, before cutting back the side shoots then, once they reach the desired height, pruning the leading shoot.

Should I fertilise my hedges?   Feeding your hedge in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, and applying mulch around the base, helps to retain moisture and improve soil quality.   Regular watering in dry spells is far more important for young or newly planted hedges.

Am I legally allowed to cut my hedges?   As a guide, you're allowed to cut hedges growing within your own property boundary and may also trim parts of a neighbour’s hedge overhanging your land, but you must not trespass to do so, or cut beyond your boundary without permission.

How tall can my hedge be?   Although there is no formal limit to hedge height, according to Pembrokeshire County Council guidelines, if an evergreen or semi-evergreen hedge grows over 2m, and unreasonably blocks light or access to a neighbour’s property, the Local Authority can then order it to be cut.

Is my hedge dead?   Even if your hedge is looking sparse, brown or unhealthy, don't panic. . .  many hedge species will recover with the right care.   Just ask Mow.

How can I thicken up a hedge?   Regular trimming is the key to encouraging a dense and bushy hedge.   Cutting back the tips of young growth encourages the plant to branch out and fill in gaps.

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Hedges don't grow overnight and can be killed by overly aggressive pruning,  so plan ahead and allow time for nature to take its course!

Deciduous:

Hawthorn:   Twice,  in August & late October
Beech:   Once,  in September
Forsythia:   After flowering,  remove older stems

Evergreen:

Box:   March & October
Holly:   Once in September
Privet:   Twice during the growing season
Lavender:   After flowering & departure of bees
Pyracantha:   Late August to the end of September

Conifers:

Leylandii:   Twice; in March & September
Yew:   Twice; in August & October

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Please be aware that,  under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981,  it is an offence to intentionally damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is being built,  or is in use.

Mow Wales,  as a responsible and environmentally aware local firm,  will not aggressively cut-back hedges during the height of summer,  the main breeding season for nesting birds.

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