When to trim a cedar hedgeMany people want to mark the boundary between their neighborhood and their property and at the same time offer themselves the coveted privacy. Cedar hedge is the most popular choice. Let's bet that its low cost has a lot to do with it!
Except that these highly appreciated plants grow very quickly. That's why it's important to prune them annually. This way, your hedge will look very full. Your neighbors will try to imitate you. However, you should know that a cedar hedge is not trimmed just anytime. It can be done when new shoots show their face. Periods of heat waves or extreme heat should be avoided. To express yourself in calendar mode, it is best to proceed between July 1st and September 15th. So, you guessed it: it is advisable to make an appointment early in the season. You can also set up an annual appointment now for several years, and you won't have to think about it anymore. This way, you maximize your chances of not finding yourself outside of the optimal period. |
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The right pruning technique
Care must be taken when pruning cedar hedges. First of all: do not cut the heads of trees that have not reached the desired height. During the first few years, it is best to keep the branches to the side. In addition, when young shoots appear, the cut should be limited to a third of their length. Under certain conditions, we can go to half, but never go beyond that. This would be at the risk of causing an interruption in their development. Other precautionary measures are of course added to these. This is why it is strongly recommended to use our connoisseurs, who are trained and experienced in the pruning of cedar hedges.
Carving cedars: but why?
There are some owners who do not see very well the reasons for trimming their hedges. Here are three excellent ones:
-Their growth is better controlled.
-The hedge stays healthy, and in a continuous manner.
You benefit from a tight and well-furnished hedge.
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-Their growth is better controlled.
-The hedge stays healthy, and in a continuous manner.
You benefit from a tight and well-furnished hedge.
There are two ways to get in touch with us: through the form at the top of this page or by calling us at 819-809-6042.
Training size
The size of the training remains to be addressed. This less known method consists in giving a plant a particular shape. The process extends over several years.
It is recommended to start in the early years of a tree's life. As living beings, trees do not differ much from us humans. As such, plants recover much better from the wounds caused by cutting when they are young. When the diameter of a branch becomes larger, it takes longer to heal. Moreover, by starting early, unexpected repercussions are less likely. So consider enrolling your young plants in a training pruning program.
Training pruning requires significantly more meticulousness than other arboreal methods. Also, it is important for us to ask you questions in order to understand what you want as a result of the effort.
Practiced on fruit trees, the technique allows for a more abundant fruit production. At Emondage Victoriaville, we know the fruit trees of Quebec. In addition, we know what pruning to do for a given type of plant, as well as when it is in its development stage.
There are other reasons for training size. For example, you may want your plant, once it is large, to provide you with a shadow of a certain shape in a certain location. You can already imagine the beautiful little resting place you will be able to create! The expectations can be numerous. Our team is able to meet your needs.
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It is recommended to start in the early years of a tree's life. As living beings, trees do not differ much from us humans. As such, plants recover much better from the wounds caused by cutting when they are young. When the diameter of a branch becomes larger, it takes longer to heal. Moreover, by starting early, unexpected repercussions are less likely. So consider enrolling your young plants in a training pruning program.
Training pruning requires significantly more meticulousness than other arboreal methods. Also, it is important for us to ask you questions in order to understand what you want as a result of the effort.
Practiced on fruit trees, the technique allows for a more abundant fruit production. At Emondage Victoriaville, we know the fruit trees of Quebec. In addition, we know what pruning to do for a given type of plant, as well as when it is in its development stage.
There are other reasons for training size. For example, you may want your plant, once it is large, to provide you with a shadow of a certain shape in a certain location. You can already imagine the beautiful little resting place you will be able to create! The expectations can be numerous. Our team is able to meet your needs.
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