Beech hedges are renowned for their dense foliage. They may be deciduous but, their green leaves stay striking in the winter as they turn a beautiful rusty-brown colour, making them an attractive ...

When is the best time of year to prune an overgrown beech hedge? Ours is too high and wide and is beginning to block a pathway, but I’m worried about damaging it if I cut it back too hard. E Gilligan, ...

Trimming hedges keeps them healthy, bushy, and controlled. However, knowing when to prune hedges can be confusing as there are a lot of factors to consider. The different types and styles can mean ...

A well-shaped hedge is no accident. It must be trained from the beginning. The establishment of a deciduous tree or shrub hedge begins with the selection of nursery stock. Choose young trees or shrubs ...

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 ...

Hedges should be trimmed now to avoid leggy growth, but one common pruning mistake could result in gardeners facing dire fines. Hedges will benefit if trimmed during their growing season in June as ...

UK green thumbs with beech or hazel features in their gardens are being told to get busy this January as experts underline it’s prime time for a vital gardening chore. As the winter marches on and ...