Ross Webster Tree Services

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Can I cut my hedge any time of year?

24 July 2026

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By Ross Webster

Yes, provided no birds are nesting in it. The law does not set fixed dates for garden hedges. The practical rule is: check first, cut second. The safest window is September to February when most birds are not nesting.

We check every hedge before we touch it. If we find a nest, we mark that section and come back after the birds have gone.

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