When and Why You Should Prune Your Hedges Pruning or trimming is simply removing specific parts of
trees or shrubs that are dead or dying. It is a great form of preventative
maintenance for your hedges and plants. Your hedges can often be a large focal
point of your home, so it is important to keep them maintained. A regular
trimming schedule has several benefits to your plants, property and more.
At D J Davies ,
we have over 20 years of experience when it comes to garden landscaping and
grounds maintenance. This month’s blog looks at the benefits of hedge pruning.
For our services in Oswestry, call 07967 022 231 .
Promotes Plant Health Trimming your shrubs allows more room for new growth. It
encourages healthy production and reduces the risk of disease or insect
problems.
Regularly trimming your trees and shrubs also keeps them
well-proportioned. Furthermore, it controls the plant size and shape.
Health and Safety Health and safety are also an important part of hedge
trimming too. Keeping taller hedges maintained reduces the chances of damage
during a storm. It limits the amount of dead wood that could blow down and harm
someone.
In addition to this, hedges that are close to pavements
should be trimmed to prevent a hazardous situation.
Increases Property Value Property value is important to consider when carrying out
any maintenance, and well-maintained shrubs can be a selling point. You don’t
want the poor state of your hedges to diminish your home’s value.
Keeping on top of your plants and shrubs ensures they are
always healthy and potential buyers are interested.
When to Prune Your Hedges Depending on the hedge, they may require up to three cuts a
year. This is normally carried out sometime between the spring and summer.
However, shrubs and trees all have different pruning times.
Furthermore, it is important to consider nesting birds. If
you notice any sign of nesting, you should consider delaying pruning, so you
don’t disturb them.
Types of Pruning Pruning should be left to the professionals, especially for
larger plants as it can be dangerous. There are several types of pruning
methods we use, including:
Thinning Deadwooding Reduction Topping Contact The Professionals For more information about our landscaping and gardening
services, contact D J Davies in Oswestry. As CHAS
accredited professionals, you can put your full trust in us. Call us today on 07967 022 231 or 01691
682 743 . Alternatively, you can fill out our online contact form .
