{"id":629,"date":"2023-01-26T11:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/?p=629"},"modified":"2023-01-26T11:44:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T10:44:39","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-hedges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/how-to-care-for-your-hedges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to care for your hedges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/hedge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/hedge.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/hedge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/hedge-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/philomena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/01\/hedge-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To look after hedges, it is important to regularly trim and shape them to maintain their desired shape and size. This can be done with handheld hedge trimmers or shears, depending on the size and type of hedge. It is also important to fertilise the hedge regularly, and to water it during periods of drought. Additionally, it is important to check for and remove any diseased or damaged branches to maintain the overall health of the hedge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some more details on hedge care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trimming:<\/strong> The frequency of trimming depends on the type of hedge and how fast it grows. Most hedges need trimming at least once or twice a year. Spring is the best time to trim most hedges, but if your hedge blooms in the spring, wait until after it flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fertilising:<\/strong> Hedges benefit from fertilisation once or twice a year. 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