Are your hedges looking more like a bush bash than a trim and tidy masterpiece? Hedges can add privacy, structure and class to your garden, but keeping them neat takes effort.

Let’s trim back the confusion behind seasonal hedge care to keep your hedges looking picture-perfect all year round with garden maintenance in Hornsby.

Why Time Your Trims to the Seasons?

• Spring Spruce-Up: Spring is a time of rapid growth for most hedges. Trimming in early spring encourages bushier growth and helps shape your hedges for the season.
• Summer Shape-Up: Light trims throughout summer maintain the shape of your hedges and prevent them from becoming overgrown and unkept.
• Autumn Tidy-Up: As growth slows in autumn, a final trim helps tidy up your hedges and prepares them for winter.
• Winter Rest: Try not to trim your hedges too much, as this can make them vulnerable to frost damage. Remove any dead or damaged branches to keep them healthy.

Which Hedge is Right for Your Hornsby Garden?

Different hedges have different growth patterns and trimming needs. Avoid drastic trimming all at once. Gradual shaping encourages healthy growth and prevents unsightly gaps. Formal hedges need more frequent trimming, while informal hedges can be trimmed less often for a natural look.

Some good options for hedges in Hornsby include:

• Lilly Pilly (Syzygium species) is a native Australian plant popular for hedges because of its dense foliage and lovely berries. It can be lightly trimmed throughout the year; just keep your major trim for late summer to early autumn.
• Westringia is another indigenous plant that thrives in the local climate and offers excellent coverage. It can be lightly pruned throughout the year, with extensive pruning in spring and late summer.
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush) is great for hedges and adds a splash of colour with its striking flowers. To encourage bushier growth, the best time to trim them is right after they flower in late spring or early summer.
• Boxwood (Buxus species) is popular for its dense foliage and is relatively simple to maintain. To maintain a well-kept hedge, you can shape it throughout the year, with most of your cutting done from late spring to early summer.

HortCulture offers expert hedge-trimming services in Hornsby. Whether you need a one-time tidy-up or regular garden maintenance, contact our skilled horticulturists for a consultation and quote.