Problem Hedge
By Acadia
United Kingdom 
I have attached a close up of a leaf from the hedge to help identify the type
I have a large hedge which is unveven at the top and has a lot of bare branches on the side with no leaves. Should I drastically cut back in the hope that it will grow back more uniformally? (photos supplied)
29 Aug, 2011
Answers
Do you know what kind of hedge it is? Or could you post a close-up of the leaves? Some hedge plants can be cut back drastically, and some can't. Once you have dealt with the problem, either by a heavy haircut or by replacement, you can prevent this problem by keeping it narrower at the top than at the bottom.
30 Aug, 2011
I am no expert on this but that is exactly what I would do. It is a well established hedge and it is very likely to benefit from a really good haircut.
29 Aug, 2011