Trimming a Privet (ligustrum) hedge

Trimming a privet (ligustrum) hedge
A privet hedge ready for its summer trim, cutting new growth back and shaping it to a pleasing shape.
I often get asked for hints and tip on the best way to cut or how to trim a hedge, my advice is always, NEVER RUSH and plan ahead, in most cases, its best to trim the sides first and then the top, look first for any dangers, but enjoy the task.
#gardening #hedgetrimming #hedgecutting

[@patricktucker2081]

Beautiful job and excellent video. No unnecessary talk or waffle, real time except for a little bit of slow mo where it matters and no annoying music so can hear what you are doing.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you, really appreciate your comment, glad you enjoyed 😀👍

[@libratude9595]

*I could've watched this all day. Sharp tool, cuts like butter, you know how to use it and you didn't massacre the hedges lol 😆🤣. Oh btw great video angles 👍👍.*

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍Thank you

[@mahendrawijaya5987]

@@jasongardener3425 name a plant, please

[@jasongardener3425]

@@mahendrawijaya5987 common privet

[@aileensochon7500]

Now that's what I call a good hedge trim, in fact perfect. Enjoyed watching. not rushed at all. You obviously enjoy and take great pride in your work.

[@jasongardener3425]

Big thank you 😀😀 Yes really enjoyed trimming that hedge, was really satisfying to do. 👍👍

[@ailleeangan4468]

Great Jason! You did an awesome job. I could watch you all day long.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😀

[@jattila86]

Well, I'm a professional hedger, and I have to tell you that you are doing great!👍🌍 Really nice results and I like it that you are not rushing to get it done too quickly but you gave yourself a normal time to allow to trim thoose hedges properly! Congrats Mate! And like your new Stihl HSA 86 battery hedger. Really nice and sharp blades it has! Cheers, from southside of Brisbane, AU!👏👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks Attila, really do appreciate that, from another professional 😀, 👍👍👍

[@ajserviceshedgingmowing2231]

I knew you are a pro as well! Amateurs can't do such a good job! Cheers, Mate! :) ;)

[@jasongardener3425]

@@ajserviceshedgingmowing2231 cheers mate 😀

[@shafersshafers5231]

Steady hand, good eye and the result is fantastic!! BOY, you sure know your business!! 💯👍😊

[@jasongardener3425]

😊Thank you 👍👍

[@shereemorgan1430]

That's the nicest looking hedge I have ever seen. It's so lush and thick. Great job!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😃

[@tocador2247]

Wow! Fantastic and professional work. You are my favorite gardener. Please put some more videos on youtube. ;-) Best wishes from Hamburg, Germany.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks tocador, it's very difficult finding time, but always a video in the pipeline. Many thanks from the uk 😀👍

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

Beautiful job. Thank you for taking us up close☺️

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀👍

[@MisterFiddle]

I wasn’t aware how dense a privet hedge is. Brilliant.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍👍

[@bs7157]

brilliant and neat hedge. it's very soothing to watch hedges been cut some how. you did an excellent job of that. i like privet. it's flowers are scented as well. much better than conifers! good job done.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀

[@daniel.faur77]

Sehr gute Arbeit Video ist perfekt danke schön für ihre Hilfe 👌

[@jasongardener3425]

@@daniel.faur77 🙂

[@deborahholt228]

Nice to see you back. Always relaxing 😎

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, work has been sooo busy, just haven't had time to edit, but hopefully can get more up soon 👍😊

[@nanandmykitten3558]

I used to work as a gardener a few years ago because i did it in my own garden so I always like gardeners when it comes to trimming & making trees beautiful .. but I didn't use trimming machine like you cause I don't have it so I just use manual garden shears 😀😀

[@morenomorello278]

Uno spettacolo, complimenti..! Un lavoro da professionista. Stihl over the TOP ❤

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@lisawaters2585]

THAT is beautiful!!! That is art! I see you like to trim hedges, Jason. What a talent, such a great job. Well, done!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks Lisa, yes hedges are my favourite jobs and enjoy the most. 😊👍

[@lisawaters2585]

@@jasongardener3425 i can see that by the care you put into the work.

[@anitagaikwad1721]

This was the video I was searching for 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you this is all I needed 😌❤️

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀 👍

[@annecornine8469]

You had a nice healthy hedge to work with....great job!!!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you Anne 👍

[@BladeForceGardenServices]

Well Done Jason. Such A Satisfying Job To Do But Well Worth It In The End .. Keep Up Good Work 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 👍

[@BladeForceGardenServices]

@@jasongardener3425 Your Welcome Buddy. I'm Norfolk Based Aswell So Lets Keep The Customers Happy 🙂Lol

[@sharonmcneely5557]

Very nice professional job, Jason! Looks so nice. Thank you for a outstanding video. Enjoyed it very much and look forward to more! God Bless you and your family!

[@jasongardener3425]

😃👍

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

👍

[@damonmoore8741]

Absolutely awesome, great job 🤜🏾🤛🏾💯✨✨👍🏾👍🏾🦿🍺🍺🍻🍻✨✨✨

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😀

[@watsonvillian]

I once got a job like this when I was about 15. Had the tools..but my electric trimmer went out. Ended up cutting in manual..learned the meaning of hard work that day lol. Looked good..but bless the trimmer machine haha.

[@jasongardener3425]

That was a good workout that day for you, cheers mate 👍😊

[@mariasocolova216]

Ваша работа - это профессионализм. Пила работает как швейная машинка, срез получается ровный и красивый. Смотришь видео с удовольствием 👍👍👍

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@dominiqueveron7086]

Perfect as usual. Hypnotic.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😊👍

[@gailkeenan4732]

Beautiful work. I just love watching. Wish I lived in such a lovely place👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊👍

[@neusac4590]

You did awesome job on those hedges Jason, real nice. 👍👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks Neusa, always good to see your comments 😊👍👍

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Bet the client didn't even know you were working with the battery being so quiet. Fantastic for the noise neighbours too 🤣

[@jasongardener3425]

🤣. Yeah, customer was shocked I'd started, as said they couldn't hear any noise. 👍😀

[@jeremyminns5627]

Music to my ears

[@radharcanna]

What a great job. Privet is so easy to cut and shape.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you

[@rodneywroten2994]

What a fine hedge trimmer. Man and machine.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊👍

[@alisonwest798]

Beautiful work done . Nice too see someone who takes pride in their work .

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😃👍

[@1234loci]

It's been a while Jason, glad you uploaded! " 2:52 Jason: hmm what shape should I...well this will do now" fantastic work as usual.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 😀. Been a bit time poor lately, work is so busy, but hopefully upload more often again soon 👍👍

[@garymucher9590]

Nice respectful work. Hard to keep such edges for such a long hedge. Takes more effort then most think. Been there and done that. And have that skill as well. Thumbs Up!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you Gary 😀👍

[@sophialim1526]

WOW!...you got a good skill in hedging!!!..holding firmly that trimming tool is not a joke...it is heavy though but you handled it very well!...nice video, Jason...i consider it THERAPEUTIC because while viewing... it calms me down and feel so relax...kind of sleepy!...very highly recommended for a stressful life!.. keep up your good work!.....'NO PAIN NO GAIN!'....

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you, very kind words 😃👍

[@tommorris2089]

Really enjoyed that. Fantastic end result

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers Tom 😀👍

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

Bootiful work chap - really nice profile to that hedge. Bet the customer was chuffed 👍 Also a fantastic demonstration of how battery kit can get the job done - efficiently. Beaut video 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, customer was very happy 😊. I'm surprised how good the machine is and in all honesty, wish I'd bought one years ago, for a inclosed area like this hedge, battery made a massive difference, less noise and most of all, breathing in fumes. 👌👍👍

[@camledward]

Whats the battery life like. Do you worry about running out of charge mid job?

[@carol.luna.stella]

Definitely a video to watch over again

[@user-yw2xx8jv3o]

Nice job, nothing better than a well trimmed hedge.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 😀👍

[@billfeldman3234]

Very Nice JOB!!! From Kansas City.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks you Bill and hello kansas 😀👍

[@driveman6490]

I won't beat around the bush.........that was "sheerly" delightful!! I'd give you 2 thumbs up, but I cut one off sheering my hedge.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you driveman, 😀👍

[@gailkeenan4732]

I keep going back to rewatch this video!

[@jasongardener3425]

😀

[@jeffh5388]

Very skillful. Great work.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

had a fair bit on it Jason . lovely job the hsa 86 is very impressive 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks goerdie mate, the hsa86 did well, as you know, privet tops can be pretty thick growth and it did a great job 👌👍👍

[@jimdoyel5044]

I like the look of hedges when they have the bevel you put on the edges. They look more interesting. The privet hedges are nice to trim, aren't they? Great job. More videos on hedge, tree and bush shaping.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@billrobbins5874]

Started watching hedge trimming a few days ago. You've done the best job so far! Looks easy, but you have to have steady hands and good eyes to keep the lines straight. 👍👍👍👍

[@masimahmood8833]

That was some beautiful work well done so much expertise. So precise the lines and angles such thorough smooth work well done Jason.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀👍👍

[@davidillingworth8469]

A very good job as always Jason.could say in future add the your process of how you clean up all the cuttings and how you personally do it. Carry on the good work mate.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks David 😀 Will do 👍👍

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Nice job! They are a lovely hedge to cut.

[@jasongardener3425]

Always a pleasure to trim privet, 👍👍

[@GAN369]

Excellent channel, you make this look easy, keep up the great work, its an inspiration.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀👍

[@tonycritcher3419]

Another brilliant job! Very neat!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 👍👍

[@user-jk5ly6ud1h]

Вы -великий мастер, БРАВО!

[@worzel3089]

Man do I want your job , what a satisfying thing to do , awesome job mate 👏

[@jasongardener3425]

I'm very lucky to have the client's and property's I maintain, 😀👍

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

Lovely job Jason ✂️🍃👍🏼

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks martyn 👍😊

[@alveradavis9537]

Wow ! 😲That is awesome..... you are fantastic ! 👍🏽🔥👍🏽🏋🏽‍♂️👍🏽🔥🏋🏽‍♂️👍🏽

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@ttooioott1]

Что твориться в Украине это выдержать невозможно. Очень давит на психику днем и ночью. Сирены не дают даже на час расслабиться. Вот наткнулась на ваше видео. Можно сказать другая вселенная. Людей волнует как сильно заросла лужайка и кусты.😀 Посмотрела несколько ваших видео раскрыв рот. На 40мин. забыла о войне. Хочу целый день слушать как тарахтит триммер, а не сирену слушать. Спасибо за видео.

[@sylviacheve7837]

GREAT work, you are a MASTER GARDENER, I love everything in this video, gentle noise, style of cuttting and shaping, I just wish it lasted longer 🙂👍👏

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😀 It's really hard finding time, to do the editing unfortunately. 👍👍

[@anthonyrowberry3154]

A never amazing job Jason 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 👍

[@bettyswollocks5278]

You made that look so easy, but there's obviously an awful lot of skill required to do what you do. Strangely deeply satisfying to watch, the horticultural equivalent of sheep shearing 😊

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks, iv had plenty of practice over the years lol. I enjoyed trimming it, really glad you enjoy the videos. 😊👍

[@garnetebanks5101]

What's the name of the tool

[@rhov233]

Yeah, trimming is all about practise and looking at how the lines go. Sometimes straight does not look straight for example, and you need to adjust according to vantage point and surroundings.

[@kustorez777]

Nice job 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@123moyer]

GORGEOUS JOB!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀 👍

[@rukhsanabibi3836]

Great work 👍 😊

[@shawnadderley6154]

Good job 💯

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers 👍 👍

[@Ricky-ub8ct]

I cutted myself with the same trimmer you using, It hurted a lot but now im okay 😅😅😅, greetings from Spain, good work!!!

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@shqa574]

"Hedging" takes skill and patience, and sharp power tools. Nice trimming job...the hedge looks has good symmetry now.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate, really appreciate that 👍😀

[@antoniojaime1355]

From Argentina ESPECTACULAR !!!

[@jasongardener3425]

😀 Thanks Antonio 😀👍

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

Great machine for the hedge☺

[@foo4572]

I do like cutting a privet with a drop of moisture on it to make it glisten…. After years of using various hedge cutters I purchased a Stilh ( other brands available) long reach battery version and I must admit I’m quite impressed with it … can make the shoulders ache with it at full extension though as I’m sure you know 😃…..

[@jasongardener3425]

👌👍

[@brittweir8844]

❤ You make it look so easy. I use your tips on sharpening my gas powered handheld and pole hedge trimmer and find them to work very effectively now. I find the hand held to be straining on my lower back😳 My pole hedge trimmer allows me to reach farther making it easier and not causes much stress, I have recently purchased a 4 foot platform ladder to help stabilize and less reach. curious of your thoughts of Pole hedge trimmer versus handheld thank you. that machine you’re using rechargeable I believe looks fantastic.

[@Rhyno186]

So satisfying

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 👍👍

[@dassaweld6612]

Looks awesome!!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😀👍

[@aileensochon7500]

Wow. Craftsman at work 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊👍

[@smoggie2833]

Very smart and tidy. Nice job mate.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 😀

[@tomthomas4666]

Yoiu are a very skilled person really enjoyed your video!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@jasongardener3425]

Your very kind, thank you 😀

[@gailgaddy5340]

Lovely hedge good job

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you Gail 😀👍

[@jeffwilson1484]

That is nice work you do a great job.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 😊👍

[@olgapaulus7299]

Beautiful!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😃

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

A brilliant job as always.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers maxwell 😊👍👍

[@andreasd.1282]

Sauber geschnitten.... Chapeau 👍🏻👏🏻

[@simondalzell5635]

Great Job. Important to have a Quality trimmer like yours. Looks like a Stihl. I've got 5 or 6 but they're all pretty CRAP.

[@alangardiner7250]

Nice job. Good finish.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 😊👍

[@olgapaulus7299]

Looks beautiful!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀👍

[@anitahamm3171]

Looks great 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊

[@gloriabradley5660]

What an awesome job 👍🙂🙃❤️

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers Gloria 😊👍

[@hardgraftgardenservices]

You should get the catch board accessory for it! Great for doing the tops. 5mins to fit it too! Cracking video sir!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, yes, I keep meaning to get one, but keep forgetting lol. 😀👍👍👍

[@DylanDickson2]

What's a catch board? something to help with cleaning up the cut leaves?

[@BIG.ART.LONDON]

This guy's a artist

[@jasongardener3425]

🙂

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

Nice work Jason and nearly 10k subs. 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Getting there, cheers mate 👍

[@knockout77]

Excellent

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😀

[@martinross5634]

I'm using sheeting, makes clean up easier. Nice job.

[@jasongardener3425]

Yeah, I do 99% of the time, but in all honesty, I forgot to put some in the van, when loading in morning. 😊👍👍

[@mariaelenavecchione2213]

Your level of concentration is outstanding.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 😊👍

[@islanddweller3674]

That was one of my "jobs" as a child. Not as long as yours - and with a pair of shears ie not electric. Sweeping up was the worst part. But I made a very good job of it all.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cool 👍

[@pedroerafaelduarte3286]

Simplesmente perfeito! Grande profissional! Abraço de Portugal

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@tomspeyer8119]

Cracking job that- I have the same hedge cutter , it’s a beaut 😄

[@jasongardener3425]

Cool, thanks Tom 👍👍

[@raybond5155]

Nice an tidy grate job

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 👍

[@BimaSakti-jm7up]

Good job.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@garyblack1055]

Great job 👏 Nice video

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 😀👍

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

👍👍👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers 👍

[@RJLgardens]

Tidy job mate. I enjoy cutting privets 👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, privet is one of my favourites to trim too. 😊👍

[@graemewaters5765]

Been ages since I last seen you on KZbin good to see back J

[@jasongardener3425]

Work has been busy and finding time is difficult 👍👍

[@elizabethsanzo6795]

Beautiful job

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@firetopman]

If you looped the audio, it would make a great ASMR for sleep. The rhythmic cutting.

[@jasongardener3425]

Very true

[@firetopman]

@@jasongardener3425 There are a lot of people who like that. You could start a second channel with just noise for ASMR. No kidding. And you can loop it to make it at least an hour long, to get people to sleep. You could have a mowing one, an edger/trimmer one, and this bush trimmer was a great one. You don't have to keep making them, either, since they are repetitive in nature anyway. Make three really good long ones. You made that hedge look great, btw.

[@satanz007]

impressive work

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 😊👍

[@msblawnmowinglandscapingan1660]

New Stihl hsa 86 rocking it 🎸