Autumn is a time of change in every sense. The return to routine after a, to a greater or lesser extent, idle summer, so the eye is directed again to tasks and chores that had been somewhat forgotten. Including the home garden and its hedges, which it is time to take proper care of. One of the first thoughts that usually come to mind is whether it is not time to give them a fix. But when should hedges be pruned?
The reality is that there are two crucial times during the year when you should take advantage of it to perform all tree and plant pruning tasks, including hedges, of course. The first is carried out during spring, between the months of April and May, after winter, but before summer. While the second opportunity comes once the hottest months end and before the coldest ones arrive. That is, during the fall, specifically between September and October. However, it is important to take into account how many times a year hedges need to be pruned, as it will depend on each type.
When it comes to getting to work to achieve perfect hedges, you can use two options: the electric hedge trimmer or special scissors. There is no doubt that the fastest and most comfortable option will be the first. However, it is true that, in certain cases, the precision of the scissors will be of great help, especially if you want to achieve a very specific shape in the hedges.
In the case of the electric hedge trimmer, the mechanism is simple, since it simply involves making wide sweeps with the blades slightly inclined downwards. Something to keep in mind is that you must be careful to always use it in the same direction, this way you will ensure that the growth of the hedge branches is adequate and that they do not cross each other. The idea is to equalize each side so that the hedges are uniform.
For those who use hedge shears, the procedure is very similar, with the difference of not having the speed and comfort that the electric device provides. A tip so that the task does not become so heavy is based on always trying to keep the scissors close to the body, in this way some tension can be relieved.
As for the finish, if the task of ensuring that everything is level and uniform becomes complicated, the simplest solution is to use a rope to determine the limit and serve as a mark. Another recommendation is to slightly reduce the thickness of the upper layers of the hedge, so they will not shade the lower ones.
