Hedge trimming in Lincolnshire

Hedge trimming: the basics

What the job involves

A gardener trims the sides and top of a hedge, shapes it, and clears and removes the cuttings. Tall or overgrown hedges, especially conifers, may need a platform and a more drastic reduction over a couple of seasons so they recover.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Give the hedge length and height and the type if you know it. Ask whether clearing and removing the cuttings is included, how they will reach the top safely, and the best time of year for your hedge type.

Safety and good to know

It is an offence to damage an active bird's nest, so check hedges before trimming in the nesting season (roughly March to August) and ask the gardener to do the same. Formal hedges are often cut in late winter or late summer. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Good to know

conifer hedges such as leylandii should only be trimmed into green growth; cutting back into brown wood leaves bare patches that do not recover. Very tall hedges may fall under the high hedges rules if a neighbour complains to the council, so keeping them to a sensible height avoids disputes.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.