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An Oasis · 15-02-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Joegina

I need information on the above. What I am dealing with is box privet
hedges which are approx 2 feet high and vary in width from 12 to 24
inch. The lady I work for wants them to be manicured, either in their
current shape or into a wedge shape. Can I cut them from square to
wedge in one go. or is this a long term project, say 3 - 4 years? I
musn't bare them so badly that they don't green up this season. When
should I attack? She seems to be of the view that this must be done by
hand. I want to use a petrol hedgecutter initially and then tidy by
hand. Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks, Johnny

Hi Johnny

If you are not used to shaping box, create a frame or outline of any shapes you want, put it in place and then cut to the lines of the frame.

Pretend you are a hairdresser when working with box. Before cutting comb box through (with your fingers) then cut small amounts at the beginning taking it near to the required shape, if time permits finish cutting to shape the next day, this gives box time to fall into shape naturally.

Good luck