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Old 29-01-2014, 08:32 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Nick Maclaren[_3_] Nick Maclaren[_3_] is offline
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Peter & Jeanne wrote:
"stuart noble" wrote in message ...


I will chop a foot off the top this winter and be firm-but-fair on the
sides. The triangular cross section makes sense, but is going to look a
little strange here in SE London where all hedges are perfectly vertical
:-)


I do not think that John was suggesting " triangular" in section.
If my geometric memory - the shape being promoted is more rhombic.
ie No pointy bits - lol
Enjoy your chopping in whatever style - the sooner the better whilst in
dormancy - imho.


And, as he said, triangular makes a lot of sense - it is what I
would do, based on previous experience trying to be less drastic
and not succeeding.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.