STEP BY STEP Get evergreen hedges in shape
Give evergreen hedges a trim to keep them in shape now that the nesting season is over. Evergreens are popular cover for many songbirds, so do a quick check before you start to make sure that any birds have gone. Finish the job by pulling out weeds growing along the base of the hedge.
1 PUSH in tall canes along the hedge. Tie a line at the level you want the height to be. Trim the sides so they taper towards the top.
2 KEEP the shears flat to make the hedge level along the top. Move back along the hedge, trimming any sprigs that stick out.
