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A conifer hedge provides a dense boundary of year-round green foliage. They offer an attractive alternative to walls and wooden fences but need to be regularly trimmed.

Knowing when to trim your hedge is not always simple. Have you recently planted the hedge or is it established? Is it a conifer or a leaf-shedding hedge? Are you shaping a formal hedge? Are there birds nests? These are just some of the factors that will effect your timing.

Did you know that when pruning plum trees, the best time is different to other fruit trees? While your apples and pears will fare better if you prune them during dormancy, between leaf fall and bud burst, plums should never be pruned in winter. We explain the reasoning.

Looking for some advice or professional help trimming your Buxus (box) hedge? As explained in our article on when to trim your hedges, it is always best to look up your specific hedge type for detailed timings and trimming technique. Here's all you need to know about trimming box hedge.

With eight out of ten ash trees in the UK expected to eventually succumb to ash dieback, forest and grounds managers are understandably worried. Are you looking for advice on how to prevent ash dieback? We've got a few tips for you.

Do you have logs at home that you need to convert to firewood? Log splitting can be hard work but if you have the right tools and technique, you can make the task much more manageable.