Proper Fertilizing And Pruning: Care For Young To Old Hedges

Last updated on October 23rd, 2023 at 08:54 pm

Therefore, hedge trimming is one of the constantly recurring gardening tasks, but it can be done in different ways, depending on the needs and age of the hedge.

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Differences in hedge care


A distinction is made between low hedges (up to three meters high) and high hedges (up to six meters high), which require different, species-specific hedge care. In the wild, a mixed form is desirable.

Proper Fertilizing And Pruning: Care For Young To Old Hedges

Gardeners usually use hedge shrubs of only one species for visual reasons. However, it is recommended to avoid the use of foreign plants and to prefer native, regionally typical woody plants. These are usually more robust, less susceptible to disease and require significantly less effort in hedge maintenance. Native hedges include hazel, hawthorn, elderberry, honeysuckle, red dogwood and privet. Old, existing hedges should also be preserved before planting a new hedge.

How to make hedge trimming a complete success


With the right garden tools, garden owners can trim and maintain old as well as young hedges without much effort. Hedge maintenance and trimming should be done during the winter months and never during the breeding season of native birds. Slow-growing hedges (such as many thorny woody plants) can be targeted for growth by sparing and infrequent hedge trimming.

Hedge maintenance of young hedges is limited to an occasional application of natural fertilizer and winter protection. You should prune young hedges no earlier than their third year to give them enough time to build a strong foundation. For older, stable hedge trees, a topiary in the fall is sufficient. Extensive, large hedges are best cut with an electric hedge trimmer. For young and still small hedges, the use of a simple hedge trimmer is sufficient. Initially, only the side shoots are selectively shortened.

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Avoid weed growth: Protect hedge seams


Hedge care also includes maintenance of the adjacent lawn. Hedge seams should be mowed as late as possible and in sections. You can also leave a section in place throughout the year. Natural hedge seams provide shelter for beneficial insects and small animals and prevent weed growth by stinging nettles.

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