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Hard cut back of 'Buxus Sp' Hedge

Posted by Simon Corbett on February 20, 2016 at 5:04pm in Info

Hi all

I have been asked by a customer if id hard cut back one side of the hedge (approx 1ft) as its overhanging their path making it too narrow to walk up. Generally I believe these are cut back in April - May but needed some expert advice! Cutting back this far will inevitably expose just the wood, but will it leaf quickly again? It is a well established hedge!

Thanks so much!

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  • Simon Corbett February 20, 2016 at 5:49pm

    Many thanks Tom! So would you think it prudent to do it now?

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      Richard Gadsby > Simon Corbett February 20, 2016 at 11:21pm
      I would wait until you have a forecast with no freezing temps for a week or more.
      Having said that the weather is all wrong so who knows:-)
  • Andrew Midgley February 20, 2016 at 11:36pm
    Wait until the weather warms up a bit before cutting it. If it were me, I would cut it and then apply a mulch at the base and feed it with liquid fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Be sure to have a clean blade when cutting it and clean your seceteurs/ hedge cutters afterwards to reduce the risks of spreading Box Blight. Dispose of clippings carefully.
    • Simon Corbett > Andrew Midgley February 21, 2016 at 9:53am

      Thanks Andrew/Richard - Great advice! I think I shall check forecast ahead. 

      many thanks for your help. Hope alls good for you.

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