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How to Trim Hedges Like a Pro: Tools & Timing

Aug 29, 2025

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How to Trim Hedges Like a Pro: Tools & Timing

Aug 29, 2025

Introduction

Not everyone has the time to spend hours every week in the garden. The good news is, you don’t need to. Choosing hardy, low-maintenance plants allows you to enjoy year-round greenery and seasonal colour without constant effort. In this guide, we highlight seven reliable plants that thrive in the UK climate with very little care.

Spring: Fresh Growth Made Simple

Here are the top reasons why these plants are so popular with busy gardeners:

Frequency: Minimal upkeep (March–May)

Spring is when many of these plants burst into life. Hardy geraniums, lavender, and hebe will begin to show strong growth. Apart from light pruning and the occasional water in dry spells, they’re largely self-sufficient.

Summer: Colour Without the Hassle

Frequency: Occasional pruning and watering (June–August)
Lavender blooms beautifully in summer sun, attracting bees and butterflies while needing very little water once established. Hebes and sedums will also hold up during hot, dry spells, bringing long-lasting colour with almost no intervention.

Autumn: Preparing for Rest

Details: Ornamental grasses and hardy geraniums provide structure and colour late into the season. At this point, the main task is a light tidy-up — trimming back spent flowers or seed heads to keep the garden neat. Fallen leaves can be left around hostas and euonymus as natural mulch.

“One of the most common mistakes I see is people cutting their grass too short, especially in spring and summer. Leaving it just a little longer encourages deeper roots and protects it from heat stress. If you’re not adjusting your blade height with the seasons, you’re missing a key part of lawn care.”

Mark Henderson

Lawn Care Specialist (Kent, UK)

Prepare for the Cold (September – Early November)

Autumn is all about preparing your lawn to survive winter and come back strong in spring.

How often to mow:
✹ Every 10–14 days, depending on temperature and rainfall.

What to do:
✹ Gradually lower the blade height, but avoid scalping.
✹ Remove fallen leaves before mowing to prevent mould and rot.
✹ This is also a great time to overseed or aerate for next year’s growth.

Grass doesn’t grow on a fixed schedule. In cool, wet summers it grows fast, in dry heat it may slow. Check your lawn, not your diary. When you see growth, it’s time to mow — just never when the soil is soggy or the blades are wet.

Let Nature Rest (Late November – February)

In winter, growth slows dramatically or stops entirely. For most homeowners, mowing will pause—though in milder winters, light trimming may still be needed.

How often to mow:
✹ Rarely, and only if grass is visibly growing (mild UK winters may see 1–2 trims).

What to do:
✹ Never mow frozen, frosted, or waterlogged grass. It will damage the lawn.
✹ If a light trim is needed, raise the blade and cut only when conditions are dry and above 5°C.

“A consistent mowing routine is just as important as watering and feeding. The right cut at the right time can be the difference between an average lawn and one that turns heads.”

Sophie Turner

Turf Management Expert (Surrey, UK)

Final Thoughts

Your lawn’s growth and health change with the seasons, and so should your mowing habits. By following the seasonal tips and expert advice in this guide, you’ll not only keep your yard looking great but also improve its health from the soil up.

Whether you handle the mowing yourself or rely on a professional service, consistency and timing are key. Want to make sure your lawn is always in its best shape? Let our expert team handle it — we mow with purpose.