hedge cutting

puddles59

Hi what's the best thing to use for cutting back a hedge.I don't want to use a chainsaw as they so dangerous.I have a large garden.Thanks

KAGY

puddles59 wrote: »

Hi what's the best thing to use for cutting back a hedge.I don't want to use a chainsaw as they so dangerous.I have a large garden.Thanks

Cutting back in what way? And what's the hedge?
If you are massively reducing the width you'll need to do it over two seasons. Secateurs, longhand loppers and small saw are the tools you'll need

Oldtree

bit late in the season for hedge cutting, as the newly exposed growth would be more easily damaged by frost.

KAGY

Oldtree wrote: »

bit late in the season for hedge cutting, as the newly exposed growth would be more easily damaged by frost.

Agree with that. Trim during growing season, shape while dormant.

amira

So you wouldn't recommend trimming the hedges in the front garden now? When's the earliest I could do it? They're so overgrown.. We just never had the time.. You know, the separating hedges between my neighbours garden and mine.. I was going to call someone out to do it this week..

tampopo

If it can't wait and needs to be cut, then cut it or get it cut. More easily damaged from frost, but it will recover, regardless...imo