From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...

Hedges are wonderful landscape assets, providing privacy as well as a green backdrop. Some hedges are small — just a few feet high and a few feet long, while others can soar up to 10 or more feet and ...

My tall arborvitae hedge has several large branches sticking out. Can I cut those off or should I tuck them back into the hedge? It is also losing needles on the lowest branches. What should I do?

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.

We return to this property for the third time to complete the final task of trimming a large hedge. This challenging job, due to the size of the hedge and the steepness of the block, is part of ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.

Keeping your yard in tip top shape involves the undertaking of dozens of smaller jobs that go along with the major ones like mowing your grass. Some of those jobs fall under the category of finishing ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Which Ryobi hedge trimmer is best? Whether you want to keep your hedges in line or transform them into a work of art, you’re going to need a good hedge trimmer. Ryobi offers excellent battery-powered ...