Hedge trimming

Growing up in Australia with very few hedges I’d never had the opportunity to trim a hedge before, so it was here I had my first topiary experience. Given the time of year I had a good rummage beforehand for any sign of nesting birds or other wildlife. There was no sign of life in this section, I expect because there are so many alternative locations for nesting here at Fougis.

Before

During

After (that bare patch was already there!)

I worked my way up to this final challenge - a hedge with a curve and a slope. It was also directly outside Christine and Christophe’s front door so no pressure…

Facing downhill (before)

Facing uphill (before)

Facing downhill (after)

Facing uphill (after)