Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.

Hedges are commonplace in yards as they provide beauty, and privacy, and can be beacons for wildlife. Whether you have a deciduous or evergreen hedge, annual pruning keeps them healthy and looking ...

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

Trimming your hedges, like mowing the lawn and pruning your trees, is essential household maintenance. Left to their own devices, your hedges and bushes will turn from sharp lawn fixtures to overgrown ...

Keeping your yard in tip top shape involves the undertaking of dozens of smaller jobs that go along with the major ones like mowing your grass. Some of those jobs fall under the category of finishing ...

Once growth has slowed, inspect fences for any damage and carry out necessary repairs. Undertake new planting or fill gaps in existing hedges as needed. Begin coppicing if hedges are being rejuvenated ...