Trim hedges

We are focusing on the outside of our house this year. Main focus, we need to be able to get to the "painted parts" of the house so we can hopefully get that painted soon! A little back story, when we moved in four years ago the hedges around our house were already way out of hand. We had to use a ladder to give them a trim each season. That is NOT safe when using the electric hedge trimmers.....just our opinion! None the less, we've been using the ladder until this year! A lot of the hedges…

Laurel hedges are popular for providing both privacy and a classic look to gardens. While they create a beautiful barrier and can enhance curb appeal, they also do require significant upkeep, including regular trimming and maintenance to keep them dense and healthy. If you value long-lasting privacy but want to avoid constant gardening tasks, knowing the pros and cons of laurel hedges is essential before planting these aesthetically pleasing plants

A comprehensive guide to getting your overgrown boxwood into shape Boxwoods are hardy, durable shrubs. If your boxwood has become overgrown, all you'll need is a pair of sharp, clean pruning shears or loppers. Before shaping the shrub,...

<p>Learn how to care for overgrown hedges with guidance from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.</p>

Get to know all of the basics of how to trim hedges the right way, when is the best time to trim hedges, and how to dispose of any waste that results during this process.

Trimming boxwoods properly is key to keeping shrubs beautiful and healthy. Prune once a year in the spring using pruning shears, loppers, or hedge trimmers. Perform touch ups through mid-summer if necessary. Immediately remove dead or deceased branches.