Looking after your hedges is important for the overall appeal of your garden. Well-maintained hedges provide privacy and structure, keeping your home looking polished and maintained to the nines.

Hedge trimming is necessary not only to maintain the shape or size of your hedges but also to improve their overall health. Let us take a closer look at the trimming activities required in each season to keep your hedges happy.

Spring: New Beginnings

As spring arrives, it is time to spruce up your hedges ahead of their coming growth spurt. First, remove dead or damaged branches to encourage this new growth and improve the general health of your hedge.

Pruning will also help to train or maintain the shape of your hedge as it grows over the coming months.

Summer: Gentle Maintenance

During the heat of summer, light trimming is required to help keep your hedge in shape. Regular pruning will also prevent legginess, which is the growth of long, bare stems seeking light. Leggy plants look unattractive and are often less healthy.

If you experience long, dry spells, you will need to water your hedges deeply but infrequently. Look out for pests or diseases, which are usually more prevalent in summer.

Autumn: Preparing for Winter

Toward the end of autumn, you will notice a slowing of growth in your hedges. This is your cue to give them a final trim before winter sets in. Prune away any dead, broken, or diseased branches and rake up fallen leaves as they provide the ideal breeding ground for various pests.

Winter: A Time for Rest

During winter, hedges and other plants enter a dormant phase of rest and recovery. It is best not to trim them at this time. However, you should still keep an eye on them, checking for pests, damaged branches and low water levels.

If you are unsure how to proceed with the trimming of your hedges, it is best to call in the experts. The team at HortCulture has all the skills, experience and tools to get the job done right and maintain the health of your hedges.

Contact us for professional hedge trimming services. We offer hedging, shaping, seasonal pruning and pest and disease control services to keep your garden lush through every season.