Hedges in Summer

Early Summer

Tip: First cut of mature beech, box and yew for topiary

Effect: Clip more often to maintain clear outline

Mid Summer

Tip: Prune hornbeam, hawthorn and conifer hedges

Effect: Leaves base a little wider than the top

Late Summer

Tip: Second, final cut of mature beech, box and yew hedges

Effect: Clip more often to maintain clear outline