Garden advice
Hedge Cutting Season Guide for Northern Ireland
A practical guide to routine hedge trimming, reductions and responsible seasonal timing.
Routine hedge maintenance keeps boundaries tidy and manageable.
Light maintenance
Light trimming may be needed during the growing season depending on the hedge species.
Larger reductions
Major reductions require more planning. Some conifers will not regenerate from old brown wood, so the proposed cut should be assessed carefully.
Wildlife
Hedges should be checked for active nesting birds before work begins. Work may need to be delayed where active nests are present.