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Anyone with a garden hedge urged to do vital check by June
Now is the perfect time to give your hedge some TLC, but before you do, there's one thing that everybody should do.
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Prune Your Hedges Legally: Expert Gardener Shares Essential Tips
Gardening Tips: How to Prune Evergreen Hedges and Avoid Legal Trouble Maintaining healthy hedges is a common task for many homeowners, but improper pruning can lead to uneven growth and even legal issues. A recent video by themediterraneangardener offers valuable insights into the process. Filmed in a residential area in Great Britain, the video demonstrates the correct technique for pruning evergreen hedges, emphasizing the importance of checking for nesting birds before starting. As the presenter explains, "Knowingly pruning when nesting birds are present would be breaking the law under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981." This highlights a crucial safety and legal aspect often overlooked by novice gardeners. The video details the proper way to shape the hedge, ensuring that the top is slightly narrower than the bottom to allow for even sunlight penetration. This prevents the lower parts of the hedge from becoming scraggly. The presenter also shows the use of appropriate tools for the task. The video's clear instructions, combined with the legal advice, make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to maintain their hedges responsibly and legally. The video's popularity, with over 50,000 views in just a few days, underscores the demand for such practical and informative content.
