With the continued easing of lockdown restrictions, many schools have opened up their doors to pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. It continues to be a daunting time as we tentatively move towards re-establishing the outdoor environment.

We understand that much planning, by teachers, has gone into ensuring that the internal, classroom environment is a safe haven for learning. Class sizes are much smaller to ensure social distancing measures remain in place and for some schools, attendance is on rota system to ensure that each year group gets at least a couple of days a week at school.

All very different compared to how things once were. What hasn’t changed is the outdoor landscape of schools. Trees, bushes and other vegetation remain where they have always been and caring for them remains the same too.

If your school would like to get a quote for your trees and/or hedges to be trimmed or pruned - get in touch with the team at tree surgeon Chelmsford today! We work across the borough providing a full tree care service for schools of all sizes.

​Call or go to our contact page, where you can fill out a form. Someone will be in touch to organise your free, no obligation quote.

From spring through to late autumn the hedges are active and now in May, you will see that many hedges have grown quite considerably in the past few weeks, especially this year with all the sunshine we have had in March and April.

Hedges can be made from a variety of different shrubs and trees, ranging from conifers to holly and hawthorn hedges.

Here is a list of common hedges that we trim and the best time to do this.
Trimming Yew Hedges
When to trim: In August/September
How often: Once per year
 
Trimming Privet Hedges
When to trim: During April - September
How often: At least twice per year. The more it is trimmed this thicker it can get.
 
Trimming Laurel Hedges
When to trim: June - September
How often: Once per year
 
Trimming Berberis Hedge
When to trim: After it has flowered
How often: Once per year
 
Trimming Leylandii Hedging
When to trim: April to September
How often: At least twice per year. The more it is trimmed this thicker it can get.
 
This is just a short list of some of the hedges we trim. If you have any questions, please get in touch. If you would like your hedges trimmed or require tree cutting services in Chelmsford call us to get a quote today. 
 
Some tips when cutting hedges

• Try to trim the hedge so that it’s slightly 'A' shaped. This way it improves the stability of the hedge and allows rainfall and sunshine to get to all parts of the plant
• Start by pruning the top flat. If you want help to get it straight, try putting up canes and a string as a cutting guide
• Make sure you brush off the trimmings to prevent fungal diseases
• Use sharp shears – we recommend that you regularly get them sharpened.
• If you’re using electric trimmers, make sure they’re plugged into to a socket with a circuit breaker Keep the cable well away from the blade and wear googles and tough gloves
• After pruning, water the hedge, on both sides if you can

If it sounds like too much work, then give us a call. We are more than happy doing this work. We love being outdoors, in all weathers…though we do prefer it when it is not raining!
 
If you are in the Chelmsford area of Essex, or nearby and need your hedges pruned, call Chelmsford Tree Surgeon on 01245 527 053.