Ich habe gelesen, dass es bis März in Ordnung war, aber es scheint bereits ziemlich viel Wachstum zu geben, also möchte ich es nicht zu sehr schockieren. Es ist etwa 1,80 m hoch und ich möchte es um etwa 30 cm/45 cm kürzen. Dank im Voraus.
Von: MagisterLudi88
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It’s barely the middle of March – you still have plenty of time.
Privet is extremely resistant and it’s mid March. I find you can prune hard (60-90cm) and it will bounce back almost immediately. Cut with clean loppers.
Loads of time..thats only optimum time. Can prune it most months but woudnt be so harsh.. Now is the time to take 30% off and re size it as it will bounce back the beta
Privet and its looking a lot healthier than mine, you can cut it anytime (avoid frosts) , I usually cut mine 2-3 times a year (depending on drought etc), usually May & September
To be honest I just trim when I can be bothered/looks too horrific to ignore. (Obviously checking for active nests first)
Is there a reason it needs to be done at certain times?
The ideal time to prune a privet isn’t until April/May once the new growth has hardened off but you can do it anytime and it’ll be fine. They’re tough as old boots
We have lots of birds in our garden so did ours a couple of weeks ago.
Be quick before the birds nest.
I frequently brutalise mine because it’s a full days job and I rarely get the right weather window for it (and I hate doing it) so it needs a fair bartering to get it back under control. Normally done 2-3 times a year. It’ll be fine
Just check for active nests. If ok go ahead.
What? I’ve never heard anything like that. If you think it’s overgrown, trio it. Just don’t hack chunks out
Trim what? This looks like an after photo.
Yes too late – it’s illegal now it’s March as bird nesting time. You’ll have to wait until August. Check the laws online. Actually I spoke with a tree surgeon yesterday about trimming my garden hedges and he wouldn’t do it now it’s March. Even if birds not actively nesting they are getting ready and preparing in hedges.
Listen mate, it’s private property. You can trim whenever you want
This looks like a front garden green fence. This type of hedge is narrower and not peaceful enough for the birds to chose to build their nests in.
I though it was illegal to cut hedges after the 1st March 🤷♀️
Have a check for nests then trim away
Yes – it looks fine. Birds have already started to build nests, please leave it until September.
It looks pretty neat to me. You should avoid trimming during nesting season which has now started. Late summer is the best time.
Timing is mainly about bird nesting season. Best to leave it until late May or June unless you’ve checked carefully for nests