How and when to cut a hedge. See how we do it

Here I’m talking about our hedges - yew (Taxus) and beech (Fagus sylvatica). They are such an important part of my garden because the hedges divide the ground in smaller rooms.
My name is Claus Dalby, and I live in Risskov on the outskirts of Aarhus in Denmark. To date, I have written about 30 books on flowers and gardens in Danish, and my garden has been featured on many TV shows. In March 2022 my first book in English will be available. I consider my home (built in1908), and its garden with its neighboring wood, as my sanctuary. When I started gardening in 1996, there was just a large lawn covering approximately 1 acre (4,000 square meters), but today the grass is long gone - replaced by 15 hedged rooms with varying colors and moods. Additionally, one of my great passions is growing in pots, arranged to create spectacular container gardens, which I will share quite a bit about on this channel. Decor and creating moods have always interested me - both outside and inside - and I love to use the flowers from my garden for bouquets and to inspire other crafts that create a sense of hygge.
Join me on:
Instagram: / clausdalby
Discover my books on my garden and hobbies at:
Klematis: www.klematis.dk/l/Have

[@janejohnson6411]

I could watch him trim those hedges all day, there is something soothing about the process. Especially love the music that is playing, it is very soothing. Thanks for another great video.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Every video you upload underscores for me the idea that gardening is an expression of creativity. The trimming of the hedges shows an artist with complete command of his equipment. I appreciate the respect you have for your garden.

[@fudge6509]

Love the apron uniform !! ...and the slippers !

[@anitahadley2871]

Like an artist with a paintbrush.

[@catherineengle4196]

Wow who else feels that going and trimming some hedges would be relaxing 🙋 God bless

[@radharcanna]

Beautiful hedges in a beautiful garden. Everyone should have their own gardener!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you very much for your kind comment - it is much appreciated.

[@ChicagoGardener]

I don't even have a hedge, but I'll still watch you trim them!

[@dotnb]

Your garden is magnificent, Mr Dalby!

[@natasharuth3304]

Aw wow...Thanks so much for your English version KZbin channel for us to learn. I am in the USA and learnt about from Laura Garden answer

[@joydaniel597]

He is the Michael Angelo of hedge trimmer!

[@holly_kay5570]

A work of art!

[@lindajones2558]

Mesmerizing. It's a secret garden of a museum of a magical land. And how gently Claus touches those hedges!

[@chrisolson1755]

Watching you talk about plants with such passion is so beautiful! I could watch these videos forever🌸🌸🌸

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

how kind of you to say so - thank you.

[@chrisolson1755]

@@ClausDalbyEnglish please don’t ever stop making videos and sharing your knowledge 🌸🌸🌸

[@cindyannefontenot]

Hedges are amazing…very concise and such precision work.

[@mariafolch8067]

Love the serenity that hedge brings to the garden. Loved to watch your friend trim the top with such care. A true artist!! Loved the Hosta grouping in pots. I may borrow that idea. Claude, thanks for sharing!!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Oh wow! He is cutting them freehanded. What a skill! I get nervous and put sticks and string to help guide me. I might try without and see what happens. I'm glad a subscriber mentioned I should check your channel out. I love what I'm seeing and subscribed right away. Linda from New England 🇺🇸

[@pamelabrown3439]

The hedges are amazing ! The winter view gives beauty and structure. Thank you for sharing.

[@janicemurphy4373]

BEAUTIFUL, JUST LIKE ICING A CAKE 🍰!!!!!

[@chelseab.1206]

I love your yew hedges claus! Beautiful!!

[@adunn5173]

Your gardener is an artist. 💚

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much on Preben’s behalf.

[@raffaellagaspari5072]

Your gardener is an artist 🍃🍃🌸🌸🍃🍃Many compliments

[@nancyparmelee4161]

Your gardener is amazing with that hedge trimmer, and he’s not bad to look at either. 👀

[@elizabethbetlejewski195]

Beautiful lines. I like that you incorporate both Yew and Beech hedges together.

[@smallgardenmusings4578]

Claus, your yew and beech hedges are beautiful and I could watch Preben trim them for hours. 🙂💚

[@marysetliff2441]

Your hedges, and your gardens, are stunning. Thank you so much, from a fellow gardener in East Texas, for sharing them with us. Really enjoyed watching the hedge trimming. Very relaxing.

[@janetleeharrison]

Love the shaping of the top of the hedges with the little curve upward leading to the next level. Your hedges are perfection! Your worker is especially skilled at keeping everything flat without any dips or tapering. I personally find that difficult to do.

[@wendychandler8304]

We had very old Yew at our old house, and cutting it was never so easy to reach with an ordinary cutter. This year my Buxux shrubs are overgrown because the weather was too hot, now very wet; I'm rather anxious in case they grow too big. Your hedge are exquisite Claus.

[@plant4table]

Your garden is my life goal. Thank you for showing us.

[@kristiemcpherson4375]

I find it mesmerising watching the hedges get cut. This is something I don't have in my garden. But you have certainly inspired me to want them. Thank you so much for sharing. I just adore your garden. 😍💕

[@MG-mp8rw]

Wow, that’s a lot of work! The results are awesome! Your hedges are really beautiful and they make such nice rooms for your garden. Just lovely. I do wonder what kind of tools those gardeners in the 1800’s used . I’m so thankful for power tools!🤣

[@user-td2yt3zd7p]

Bravo!!! Bravo !!! Bravo !!!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you very much.

[@g.christelbecker6349]

how fortunate you are to have such a talented giant cutting your hedges. thanks for inviting us into your beloved garden!!!!

[@brendahill416]

Adore the hedges, but the Hostas grouped in pots also fantastic.

[@elsagrace3893]

I really like Yew too, Claus Dalby! 😁

[@rw7668]

So magnificent! And the house looks amazing as well!

[@YalisCommunity]

Thank you for sharing! Magnificent hedges

[@diannasmith1313]

Another great and helpful video! Thanks!

[@mercury_rising]

Beautiful hedges and house as well! Would love a tour of that 1908 house 🇨🇦

[@zalehaburude7752]

Truly Wonderful....

[@lynnegunn3478]

Amazing in every way!😊

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

That is so kind - thank you very much.

[@mariapalmer5671]

There would be a job for Preben at Powys castle in Wales . They have some huge Yew hedges that are cut so they look like they are melting into each other . Your garden is stunning Claus

[@lianelindsey1407]

Please talk about your vistas in the pots! Please Thank you Sir!

[@leslielomot8969]

just beautiful…. i wasn’t a yew fan but you changed my mind… very calming to watch .

[@mauracurran3270]

Love your video ó hedge cutting, wish I had such superb help as I also have yew. Did not know why some are slightly different, male and female plants. It grows v well here in Southern Ireland.

[@mt2766]

Yes, the hedges are beautiful-and so are those low round bowls of colorful foliage that balance the green angles of the hedges. Just breathtaking!

[@ckap9187]

Magnificent

[@friedahickman3164]

Your hedges are beautiful. Thank you for showing your gardener cutting the hedges.

[@Nettesvideo]

I absolutely understand the importance of clearly defined hedges in a garden like yours considering the size and planting. I agree with the person who commented that it was soothing to watch Preben cut the hedges. Almost meditative 😃 Now I will go down in my own garden where my hedge is hairy and full of wild clematises and roses 😄 I will not have it cut till August when all the birds are gone.

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

I loved learning about hedges. I like how you explained the two different kinds and why your are at differing heights. Love it very much. Thank you

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Wow! Thank you for sharing his work.....it's certainly an art form! Amazing!

[@lynnegunn3478]

Thank you so much this is an enormous help to me

[@asianangie7209]

I really like you too! Lol! Wow, his work is perfect!

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

Such a delight. And I’m so glad you showed us a video of Priete (.sp) trimming the hedge with confidence. Beautiful winter interest - such a contrast. Love from sunny Sydney, Australia.

[@xz9376]

Love this channel, love to listen to Mr. Dalby talking about his plants 🪴 Enjoy all his videos so much! The music goes so well with the trimmings 😍

[@yvencia1150]

Great video🥰🥰

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

Wow 🤩 🙏

[@lavondacarter7228]

Hello again from Tennessee, how very lucky your neighbor is , to get to see your beautiful garden also !

[@rdoucette2953]

Once again, I have very much enjoyed your delightful and informative video. I really look forward to listening to your commentary and I learn so much. Please continue to share your knowledge and garden, which is a work of art, with your fellow gardeners.

[@englishsteve736]

Great video Thank you so much 😊

[@francesca0276]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us!

[@angeltobit878]

Clayton is so good in what he does!

[@mariafolch8067]

Who is Clayton?

[@kimsgarden777]

Now I am going out to my garden to trim the hedge again. So jealous! :) Thank you .~

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

I love the formality of hedges.

[@smoothsailingmp]

That was great! We have some hedging.....We use the same type of tool now! We also cut our honeysuckle bushes to look like a wavey roller coaster cut.

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

Thanks so much for this episode Claus. Your gardener (I didn't quite catch his name) has really set the bar as to what I should be doing when trimming my own hedges.

[@iceman3195]

His name is Preben. (My dad’s name, so easy for me but it’s a hard name to catch for English speakers.)

[@c-kcountry-kiwi5294]

@@iceman3195 Thanks James!

[@robingrunzweig1880]

he makes it look so easy.... they are just beautiful!! thank you for the video! :)

[@risalangdon9883]

Thank you Claus, greatly appreciate the information. Love the color of your hedges & the way the shape well.

[@QualeHouse]

Beautiful!!

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you very much.

[@McClintockNYC]

Beautiful!

[@bluesky7226]

Very talented.

[@karenkorwek1493]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much. ❤️

[@nadapavlekovic5528]

Hello dear Mr. Dalby! Another in a series of great videos. Thank you for that. Your garden is so natural and yet so artistic. I think love got its fingers in that garden 🥰 Question: Have you ever grown Clematis in a pot? And what dimensions should that flower pot have to be, especially I mean the depth of the pot. 🤔 Thanks in advance for the reply. Greetings from a very sunny and very hot Croatia🌞🪴🤗

[@jeanrae2171]

Loved watching the cutting process--it's truly an art! What are the dark red/purple leafed trees? Thank you for sharing.

[@walkslyricsandmore]

Such a nice garden!

[@bertibear1300]

Did you visit Hidcote in England Mr Daley? They have garden rooms too.

[@leacruz7311]

Amazing garden. How are the plants watered? Drip irrigation?

[@ClausDalbyEnglish]

Thank you so much. The pots are all watered by hand and for the borders we use an ordinary oscillating sprinkler.

[@jeannettebowyer6108]

Can I borrow your hedge cutter..!!!

[@achnix3167]

Funny how that garden almost looks small in winter

[@AviSLeigh]

That guy can trim my hedges anytime

[@shanaw3806]

May I know what's your zone? From Canada 🇨🇦 Vancouver, BC

[@audreesahota5102]

can you please tell us - how close do you plant each bush to create hedges- and is there a way or size of plant to buy in order to create hedges- I have same landscape- only lawn..