Hedging in Logan Reserve

The principles are the same, though a longer hedge generally takes more time to complete properly and may need a slightly different trimming pattern to stay even along its full length.

Longer hedges are generally trimmed in stages along their length, which helps keep the line consistent rather than tackling it in one continuous, less controlled pass. This also makes it easier to spot and correct uneven sections as we go, rather than noticing them only once the whole hedge is done.

In most cases yes, though a significant height reduction is sometimes staged over more than one visit to avoid stressing the hedge too much at once.

In most cases yes, provided the reduction is done gradually rather than all at once. Some hedge varieties respond better to staged reduction over a couple of visits than a single aggressive cut, particularly older, more established hedges.

Regular trims are generally quicker and more straightforward than reshaping a hedge that's been left to grow out significantly, though either approach is available depending on where things currently stand.

Regular trims are generally more cost-effective over time than letting a hedge grow out significantly and needing a bigger reshaping job later. Either approach is available, though we'd usually recommend staying on top of it where practical, especially for a hedge this size.