A follow up on the yew hedges. I planted them last year and I am now itching to cut the tops off to make them the same size as the existing hedge. Can I do it now or will it slow the side growth I need for it to fill out?
I would cut them to just below the level of the existing hedge so when they bush out at the top you can cut them back to level with the rest. I'd also take the tips out of the side shoots to encourage sideways growth.
Yay! I needed some moral support to get on and do it, I have been wobbling about trimming them for a few weeks now. On my way now with a glass of wine and some secateurs
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A follow up on the yew hedges. I planted them last year and I am now itching to cut the tops off to make them the same size as the existing hedge. Can I do it now or will it slow the side growth I need for it to fill out?
I would cut them to just below the level of the existing hedge so when they bush out at the top you can cut them back to level with the rest. I'd also take the tips out of the side shoots to encourage sideways growth.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Yay! I needed some moral support to get on and do it, I have been wobbling about trimming them for a few weeks now. On my way now with a glass of wine and some secateurs
Are you sure the wine should be before the secateurs pootler
In the sticks near Peterborough
Yep Nutcutlet, absolutely, I am now sporting a plaster on my left index finger......... the hedge looks great 'though!
In the sticks near Peterborough