Thread: Beech Hedge
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Old 08-10-2006, 03:29 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Beech Hedge

Because this is at the top of a tall hedge, using the secateurs could be
difficult. Given that I want to promote upward growth, should I trim what I
can by hand just below the top of each new growth?
"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 7/10/06 18:30, in article ,
"Neil
Smith" wrote:

Thanks for the tip. Each leaf, or most have a bud at their base. Could
you
clarify what you mean by a sideways pointing bud.

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A bud pointing in the direction you want the new branch to grow - like
pruning roses.
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