When Can You Not Cut Hedges in Uk?

We recommend avoiding hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds, which usually runs throughout March to August each year. This can be weather dependent and some birds may nest outside this period, so it is important to always check carefully for active nests prior to cutting.

What month can you start cutting hedges?

If you're wondering when to trim your hedges, it's usually done sometime between spring and summer. You do, however, have to take into account potential nesting birds as nesting season may run from March to August.

Is it OK to trim hedges in the summer?

Bushes that flower in the summer bloom on growth from the current growing season. ... You can prune these bushes after flowering to improve their shape if you need to; you won't be removing buds they need for the next growing season, but summer pruning of these shrubs will still decrease foliage growth.