A photo will help @aidanhoad, but as the plants are just recently established, there won't be any great need to do much until next year. I think someone already mentioned that.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hello @aidanhoad. That hedge is looking good. I would trim the tops off a bit if I was you. That will encourage it to get a bit bushier. We always cut our hedges in August (we're also in Scotland .... but a good bit further south than you!). The new growth will have time to fully harden before the worst of the winter.
Good luck,
Bee x
Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders
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Beautiful location. No harm in giving it a trim now but personally I would wait til early spring. By the look of it, you have cold winters and that little bit of length will offer some protection.
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@Doghouse Riley - that’s absolutely beautiful and what a story to go with it!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
So, almost a year on, wondering if now is a good time to prune the hedging to encourage growth?
Pics attached!
That hedge is looking good. I would trim the tops off a bit if I was you. That will encourage it to get a bit bushier.
We always cut our hedges in August (we're also in Scotland .... but a good bit further south than you!). The new growth will have time to fully harden before the worst of the winter.
Good luck,
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
Thanks so much and sorry for not replying sooner!
I’ll give it a trim and hope it carries on as well as it has been…
Thanks again.
Aidan x
PS. Born and raised in Sussex myself, lovely part of the country.