Hedges in Summer
Early Summer
Tip: First cut of mature beech, box and yew for topiary

Effect: Clip more often to maintain clear outline
Mid Summer
Tip: Prune hornbeam, hawthorn and conifer hedges

Effect: Leaves base a little wider than the top
Late Summer
Tip: Second, final cut of mature beech, box and yew hedges

Effect: Clip more often to maintain clear outline