Can I cut my conifer down to size?

Hi Lolly - be careful if you are going to take a lot off your conifer - conifers don't regenerate from old wood - if it's brown now it's staying brown! Just an idea, but sometimes an interesting effect can be achieved if you completely remove all the lower branches to make the conifer look more like a tree in appearance. This would create an opportunity to plant things underneath it if it is not too shady and dry. Be careful tho, sometimes this can look a bit naff!

Would be usefull to know what sort of conifer - can you post a pic ?

thanks for your replies. will trim with care sid. let you know how it fares.