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Trimming hedges these days

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  • 09-07-2018 8:43pm
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    Buzwaldo
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    I have some hedges which need trimming / clipping - beech, laurel, and evergreen oak (three different hedges). All are reasonably mature, there a good few years.
    Is it ok to trim in these hot very dry times, or is there a risk that it will stress the plants and damage the hedge long-term?
    Thanks in advance


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    _Brian
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    I’d leave it until they see some rain again.

    Shouldn’t be long now.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I just looked this up yesterday, as I'm in the same boat. The recommendation is not to trim during drought due to stress on the plants.


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    km79
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    Also in same boat and it’s best to wait


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    Buzwaldo
    Registered Users Posts: 733 ✭✭✭Buzwaldo


    Thought as much, but I'm very much an amateur gardener, and didn't know if I was being overcautios with established hedges.
    Came here for more expert opinion, and got it. Thanks guys.


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    Roadtoad
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    Birds nests. Wait.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Roadtoad wrote: »
    Birds nests. Wait.

    Light quick trimming of garden hedges in July doesn't pose a threat to bird nests.


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    _Brian
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    Holland Round Gentleman wrote: »
    Light quick trimming of garden hedges in July doesn't pose a threat to bird nests.

    Absolutely correct


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    Hocus Focus
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    Yes, birds generally nest in previous years' growth, so lightly trimming tender new growth is no problem. Just be careful not to leave visible any nest you do come across - or the magpies will be in there immediately.


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