When is the best time to cut hedges?
Autumn is the perfect time to undertake garden maintenance and achieve great-looking hedges. It is also safer to do it now that the bird nesting period is over.Â
Choosing the Right Hedge For Your Property
Hedges provide a multitude of functions for your garden, providing a natural boundary that contributes to dampening sound, sheltering from the wind, and offering privacy from our neighbours. Gone are the days of the mid-twentieth century when our boundaries were low wall or wire fence so we could chat to next door and easily pass-through […]
Tips on Choosing a Hedge Trimmer
For those who are not accustomed to the humble Hedge trimmer, they come in double-sided and single-sided versions along with either petrol, cordless or electric power options. The most popular choice is the double-sided hedgetrimmer which is the best option for domestic users, the cutting blades run along both sides, and they are suitable for the […]
5 Tips to Use Your Hedge Trimmer like a Pro
1. Take a good look at the hedge you will be cutting before you start. Check for any cables, metal wires, debris or birds nesting inside. Check the size and accessibility of the hedge so you can organise the necessary apparatus needed beforehand. 2. Wear the appropriate safety gear and make sure your machine is […]
The Best Long Reach Chainsaws & Hedge Trimmers
If you’re maintaining a garden where there are a lot of tall hedges and trees, then balancing on ladders and platforms will be a familiar effort. Stretching and leaning can not only introduce risks of falling, it also causes unnecessary fatigue on your arms and shoulders. Maintaining good posture whilst tending to the garden is […]
Hedge trimming in Autumn – Advice on which hedges to trim and the best cutting techniques
If you have hedges in and around your property, it’s more than likely you have needed to trim them back in the summer months. If your hedge has been a haven for nesting birds, then the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 has prevented you from trimming the hedges back until the nests are empty. September […]
Getting your garden ready for summer
The 1st sign of warmer weather and we can’t wait to get out in the garden. A recent UK survey showed that an average of £30,000 is spent on our gardens in a lifetime. Gardening budgets can be kept down by: Before you start One of the 1st garden tasks will be to clear leaves […]
What You Need to Know About Buying a Hedge Trimmer
Your home’s appearance can be greatly enhanced by tidy and attractive looking hedges and plants in your garden. When taken care of, they can give your home a welcoming exterior and attractive appeal in addition to giving the design aesthetics that deliver true curb appeal. But before you get carried away with your secateurs, it’s […]
Hedge Trimmers for Your Garden
3 Types of Hedge Trimmers for Your Garden Spring brings early growth for hedges. By the time it’s early summer, hedges will often need some tidying up to prevent them from spilling over onto paths and garden borders. This is a great time to think about buying a hedge trimmer. Just as regular mowing is […]
Choosing Hedge Trimmers
Tips for Choosing Hedge Trimmers Modern times have brought modern tools along with them. No longer is it necessary to build a collection of blisters from using manual hedge trimmers. There is now a powered version available that will make it a very much faster garden task to attend to. However, before dialling us up […]
Hedge Trimmers – Keep Your Hedge Looking Good
Now that we’re almost through August, you’ll have noticed that the hedges are growing fast. With the temperature still being warm, mostly! The growth is increasing and it’s time to give them a good trimming. If you don’t trim your hedges, they not only won’t be looking their best, but they won’t enjoy full health. […]