Trimming A Large Conifer / Leylandii Hedge

Hedge Trimming a large Conifer Hedge (Leyland Cypress). Using Stihl Hedge Trimmers.
The finished footage of the front was taken a few weeks after cutting.
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[@RJLgardens]

New video of how this hedge looks a year later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbLhZeba5t_pKM Massive thanks to everyone that takes the time to watch and hit the thumbs up or leave a positive comment. 👍

[@karel2109]

Cómo se llama esa espada de cortasetos?

[@stoptheviolence3358]

You know your Friday nights are wild when your watching hedges getting trimmed woooooo!!!!

[@RJLgardens]

🤣👍

[@SANDMANxvx]

😂😂😂

[@nihil-baxter]

[@crazyedwardo]

What she thinks you're doing. Vs What you're actually doing.

[@burr69]

Actually me right now 😂 I’m having a good time

[@TyBritt1829]

There's gotta be a few jealous barbers out there 😂

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@dwaynewood1795]

Great job!! Relaxing to watch, like watching an alpaca being shaved lol. That hedge trimmer is awesome.

[@RJLgardens]

Cheers 👍, cant say i've seen an alpaca being shaved 😂

[@SHAEE7000]

Can you tell me the name of the scientific or local tree? Please, I'll be grateful to you🥹​@@RJLgardens

[@leaf2180]

Except for the hole he cut in at 11:43

[@ClifftopTragedy]

It's in the title

[@silaswild6233]

Satisfying to watch but personally I like my conifer hedges a bit 'fluffy'. People tend to cut them too hard and they end up going brown and never recover. I think they not only look nicer a little more fluffy but it also helps them keep greener. Thanks.

[@RJLgardens]

I had to cut this 1 quite hard as it was creeping out too much, obviously being careful not to cut into old wood. Yes normally just a light prune, all depends on the hedge really and what it needs 👍

[@mitchellkonneman]

If you let it grow too long and eventually it will have to be pruned, yes you will never get it beautiful again! They eventually grow even taller than condominiums if you're not careful. Nicely trimmed by the way👍

[@RJLgardens]

@@mitchellkonneman Thanks 👍, and yes you're right these things need to be pruned, the reason it was so green and fluffy natural looking before cutting was because i pruned it the year before 😂

[@kcmoguy888]

I've seen advice from gardening experts that using power hedge trimmers leaves a dense crust that restricts light and air from penetrating the outer layer. This results in a sparse interior once you get past the outer 4" or so. I use manual hedge clippers and hand pruners on my Japanese yews to avoid this effect. It is not as easy when you're dealing with such a tall hedge as shown in the video.

[@RJLgardens]

@@kcmoguy888 Yes it would take me a couple of weeks to finely hand prune this 😂

[@lazerbean]

It’s like a giants beard is being shaved. Very satisfying to watch, thanks!

[@pfft7738]

Sponsored by manscaped

[@gotsangmokoti6298]

You should consider owning a barbershop.

[@yvonneb.2570]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@maddenwigley3318]

No because then he would have to deal with idiots and their bullshit

[@The_Esemor]

😂😂😂

[@wickywills]

“Just a bit off the top” * brings out the hedge trimmer

[@YHWH711]

Edward scissor hands

[@smh1245]

Now that's a hedge, stupid council won't let me grow mine above 5ft 😡

[@halibut1249]

Beautiful hedge! I'm amazed the undercut (finished trim) is so thick and dense, no holes or bare spots, like a solid wall of hedge. Alot of care and attention was given to this hedge. I'd like to see the other parts of that garden. Nice vid!!

[@RJLgardens]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raylarkin5004]

For real! I can only attribute that to RJL!👍🏼

[@shelly-annward5323]

@@RJLgardens What is the name of this hedge plant?

[@scottyboySkater]

@@shelly-annward5323 Leyland cypress

[@chicuacemazatl3185]

@@RJLgardens hi,what model of pruner is it?

[@chandrafoster8577]

Wow what an amazing job! Number one. Some people prefer listening to the rain (white noise) to relax them. Not me I LOVE watching videos like this. Number two. I know how hard it is to do even small shrubs. This spring I decided to give our four shrubs a little trimming. Well by the time I was finished those poor things looked horrid. It looked as if I came out in the middle of the night. Completely stoned out of my gourd on edibles and trimmed the shrubs with a gosh darn weed eater!!!

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks 😂👍

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

💯👍👍👍👍

[@aliceincokes]

Same

[@HP66856]

Therapeutic to watch - lovely end result 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks 👍

[@Heirphoria13]

as a hairdresser I find this oddly satisfying 😊

[@RJLgardens]

🤣 yeh i can imagine.

[@absolutelysobeast]

I can smell the air from over here and it smells absolutely incredible. Beautiful video, this is what youtube was made for. No narration, just raw sound, crystal clear video and a little bit of tasteful timelapse. showing the true raw beauty of nature. Literal youtube perfection

[@RJLgardens]

Nice one cheers 👌

[@qwinlyn]

While I agree with the sentiment of this being very satisfying, KZbin was created to look at Janet Jackson’s breast after the super bowl. One might say it’s always been about titillation.

[@chrisismail6311]

That is a large hedge! Nice work 👍🏼How long is it? and how long did it take you to complete the job?

[@sunderjagadishan3847]

Amazing to see how much hard work goes to look beautiful...hats off to the person

[@novascotiasown]

I am trying to start my own landscaping business and wanted to add Hedge Trimming as a service..Question: how do you charge? hourly? per bush? 🤦🏽‍♂️ lol Anyone can help?

[@RJLgardens]

Price per hedge/shrub is normally the most profitable way, but if new to it, hourly is not too bad, just charge accordingly. 👍

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I actually liked the wispy look of the hedge. Cutting it reveals so much unhealthy parts that haven’t seen the sun 😢

[@RJLgardens]

So do I, No its not unhealthy dont worry 😀

[@snoodlegirl1794]

Agree

[@lisamedla]

Now they can see it😅

[@moquilla1]

This is giving me allergies just watching.

[@sh2697]

what brand hedge trimmer you use

[@Supersaiyanprime24]

Stihl

[@aceburgers8801]

Me ex’s muff kinda looked like this.

[@Sandra-qs1mi]

This isn't a hedge,; it's a wall! Why does anyone want something that tall? They must really hate their neighbors! Great job!!!!!

[@oceanbnd]

Yes they hate their nosey neighbors. I want one! Hahaha

[@kw9568]

Wym? It's beautiful!!!

[@Svengrustaben]

Mate our company does 8-10 meter tall conifer hedges like this 😅they are good wind breaks

[@bliviont]

That is some SERIOUS bush!

[@svetlanaaganina8533]

Иметь такие инструменты, мечта любого профессионального садовника. Мастер виртуоз своего дела😊

[@marnaudgarden]

I could watch you working on these hedges for hours. It's so satisfying to watch. 💚 thanks for the great video ✌🏼

[@propbraker]

My EX used to look just like this bush!

[@williamwallace2048]

What is the name of this tree? I am from Iraq and I would like to plant it in my home to contribute to preserving the natural environment and combating desertification. Please, what is its name? Thank you in advance.

[@Hamza50K]

It's called hedge or something like that

[@Nazz1967]

Great job mate , it’s bloody hard work hedges.

[@RJLgardens]

Certainly is, Cheers 👍

[@carolineseguin-ro5vt]

Never seen such a healthy hedge!

[@darususilo-knox4201]

Ive got a small garden maintenance company, that hedge trimmer is phenomenal!! What type is it? Also great work! Really really ridy

[@احمدالوايلي-ع5ي]

well done. what is the name of this tree ?

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks, name in title 🤣

[@queroderick3388]

Satisfying work. Almost cured my OCD

[@KingSebbz]

Well I've been looking for a new barberer!

[@Jerewie]

i prefer befor

[@pinkygirl1299]

I actually enjoyed this better with my Volume on 0 😹

[@RJLgardens]

I don't blame you 😂👍

[@lizwoodard5286]

You must be the most strongest man cus I trimmed my bush with a little Milwaukee trimmer and it bout killed me the next day. I swear I had never been so sore, and my bush is not that big! It's 5 ft tall an about 50 ft long. I didn't even bother with the neibors side lol. You do such a perfect job!! Thanks for the content!!

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks 🤣👍

[@lizziebydesign]

It took me till halfway through your comment before realizing it wasn't an innuendo 😅

[@lizwoodard5286]

@lizziebydesign lol now thar I'm rereading it, I can see it does sound that way at first 😂

[@paulatristan8189]

Hi 👋🏼😃 just came across your channel and I liked it already. It is very relaxing watching a professional do great work and the hedge look awesome. I'm subscribing because I enjoy what you do. Thanks for sharing with us who enjoy your channel. Have a great weekend🌞🎉👍🏼

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks and welcome. 👍

[@jillmenter5628]

Really enjoy the explanations you give. Thanks.

[@arlcyborgify]

1 Helluva 👏 Job!! What's the Make, Model $ Cost of those Hedge trimmers l; specifically the 1 with orange safety guard??

[@hkk3656]

Nice job! How tall was this hedge before you started?

[@erkarabahcesi1451]

Bu kadar güzel leylandi nasıl yapabiliriz.Bakımı hakkında bilgi verebilirmisiniz.Ellerinize emeğinize sağlık

[@BroadwayJoe49]

What do you have on your trimmer that, I guess, prevents the blade from having the clippings?

[@RJLgardens]

Its called a catcher plate, its primary job is for the tops of hedges, it collects the clippings as you cut so you dont have to rake/clear off afterwards. Mostly suited to the finer hedges that are trimmed regularly and kept on top of. 👍

[@jpatrick1967]

I love the old school landscapers who say you shouldn’t use a power trimmer on hedges. Yeah, let’s see one of those jackasses trim this thing with manual trimmers.

[@gabrieljoaopenalva]

Que trabalho legal! Dá uma sensação gostosa de ver o "cabelo" da planta sendo aparado. haha 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RJLgardens]

👍

[@thuylovecooking]

Good job!! I also just cleaned up the abandoned garden. It's so interesting 😅

[@Kalamain]

This is one of those times where the scoop really makes a difference. I recently changed jobs to another company and they don't use scoops... I really miss mine!

[@treeninja5305]

We used to use long cutters with leaf plate for cutting Yew hedges, easier to collect the leaf which was used for breast cancer drug, The magic yew tree !

[@pixievette5685]

Good job. But honestly I liked it better how it was. More natural. When trimmed it looks like a plain wall

[@RJLgardens]

Yeh I know what you mean, but to get it looking good naturally you have to prune it 😀. If this was just left for a few years untouched it would look a mess and would outgrow its boundary, then you are in trouble because you cant cut back into the old wood 👍

[@jamed63]

@@RJLgardens that’s a very tight cut, looks too close to brown in patches, was this late autumn, so no risk of summer heat stress or nesting birds and did the hedge base get a weed feed and mulch after it’s very close shave?

[@shaash5236]

Why is everyone obsessed with straight lines? What’s wrong with Nature’s shapes and leaves? Nature doesn’t present itself in straight lines.

[@nledelnr]

Incredible hedge. Nice work. How far apart were the trees planted and how often is the hedge re-trimmed?

[@nicnak4475]

I found watching this very therapeutic, I wish my hedge looked like that, That's experience and care though, thanks for posting. 👍

[@rosembori3688]

I love the end result. Beautiful hedge you have there.

[@ЕвгенийПелепейко]

Так смотришь, как будто из космоса, как Сибирь пропадает при спиливании деревьев

[@coltykuu]

How far apart should I plant these in order to have this tight of a wall? This is beautiful!

[@shadowlibrarian400]

They’re a pain when this tall, I wouldn’t recommend it.

[@marineentertainment6118]

Maybe it’s just me but I think it looks significantly better before the cut, it looks weird and out of place looking like that but maybe I’m just weird

[@RJLgardens]

Yes i agree, however the reason it looks like that before is because it gets regularly trimmed 😀

[@carolynsimpson412]

Apart from the hedge looking great it's very sensible to put a large sheet to catch the fallen debris. My lopper just let's it fall on the ground and then has a massive clearing job. If course he doesn't listen to me. 🙄

[@RJLgardens]

Yeh gravel is a pain to clear up on 👍

[@jonathanbell7752]

We had a customer that wanted for some reason to cut there own hedge. So ok the following day they phoned up to ask if we'd come around to clean up and take the waste away. To be fair it wasn't a bad attempt. But this guy is really good 👍

[@RJLgardens]

@@jonathanbell7752 Thanks mate, yeh the clearing up is usually the worst part, they got a good deal 😀👍

[@robervar1097]

Put your own tarps down but they probably won't discount it

[@kendrabeals2433]

Bro when I first started watching I thought you were a kid lol just from the angle ! Great content bro !

[@nunoferreira8873]

That’s what i call a sharp blades 😛😛 Great job super satisfying ✌️👍👍

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks 👍

[@MikeHermo]

Doing a hedge is the equivalent of a shoulder marathon for arborists. Anyone who's done one like this knows what I'm talking about.

[@easternncbigfoot1288]

I'd rather use the long articulating trimmers and just use the ladder for the top but either way it looks great, that's all that matters.

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks, i often just use my long reach, but with the size of this hedge it is quicker using the 40" single sided stihl 👍

[@trusounds2750]

All I gotta say is shout out flat ground. Idk how many hedges I do on such uneven grounds

[@ЯркийСвет-х4в]

Очень красиво получилось)

[@ponyrang]

Wow, My best friend, Wonderful video dear. I enjoyed watching. Hope to see you soon...

[@citizenshipkingdomofgod8108]

That's a big job for one person. WOW!

[@RJLgardens]

No not too bad really, i have done a lot bigger 😃

[@dtheminiature2921]

@@RJLgardens My back aches just watching it but it's satisfying to see though!

[@Poroller09]

Could you please share the brand and model of both the trimmer machine and the ladder? Thanks!!!!!

[@JodieAnn67]

You do such an awesome job 🤩

[@RJLgardens]

Thankyou 👍

[@andycapp8843]

The guy is doing it all wrong. Yes, he started at the bottom but was using the wrong machine all together. Stihl make a cutting tool known as a chain saw. A most useful bit of kit and the only tool to use on a Leylandii, generally about two inches from the ground, horizontally and accompanied by a chipper. Thank goodness their popularity has wained in the UK. That said, I’d employ the guy.

[@RJLgardens]

😂 Guess it is a marmite plant 👍

[@chrisbruce3164]

Like a hot knife going through butter. Great job! ✨✅✨

[@RJLgardens]

Cheers 👍

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

Holy cow that thing is massive. Wow that’s satisfying though. Take that entropy!

[@sagopalm279]

Steve is looking nice after that fresh trim

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@jonanderson4280]

How do you get such thick and healthy leaves to grow? What deseases can cause open spot for this plant?

[@kevinstephenson9887]

Well done you did a great job I'm a gardener I live in Letchworth Garden City it was the first garden city in the world so there are lots of green spaces I also work for the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation in the Landscape department I love cutting hedges, privet hedges and yew hedge, thanks for your video I'm going to subscribe to your channel. 👍

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks mate appreciated. Glad you are enjoying the work, it can be very satisfying. All the best 👍

[@Someone-hs5yb]

I'm a gardener too, my back is broken

[@larrylongprong5219]

It’s an art to do them properly with leaving blade marks in them! Sux when the clippings get in your shirt.. itch like buggery!

[@RJLgardens]

Yeh that is no fun 😂

[@ispookie1]

Really impressiv. This hedge was shaven so nicely. Really pleasing 👌

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks 👍

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

💯👍👍👍

[@Drpepper99uk]

From a distance it looks like you're using a cut throat shaving razor blade.

[@pabloclaros5617]

I don’t know what’s more impressive the size of that thing or your trimming skills 👍

[@RJLgardens]

Probably the hedge 😃👍

[@throne_wolf]

Well you know, I gotta confess, when you called me I sort of misunderstood what you were asking for. That's why I rushed over. But it's fine, it's fine. Whatever. I'm happy to help.

[@sylviacheve7837]

Well done! Bravo, very nice job 👍👌👏🇨🇵

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks Sylvia

[@elizabethsandoval5830]

EXCELENTE!!!! CUANDO PASAN AVISO SI PUDIERA SER EN ESPAÑOL NO HABLO INGLÉS. .GRACIAS.

[@MemphisMower]

Awesome job and fun to watch. That was a big hedge. You used all the tools on this one.👍👍

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks mate 👍

[@rabbitskinner]

That's a little hedge, some are 100s of yards long and 50ft high. We used to do them with a cherry picker

[@haegeum3040]

It's like when a hedge grows a beard and it's being shaved. This is satisfying!

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@justincase2281]

Now that's a job and a half!! Great!!👍

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks

[@melihaslan9509]

Very relaxing. I planted 7 feet leylands. They turned yellow. I wonder if it is drainage problem?

[@rahuls4863]

Awesome Work... Apart from the aesthetic benefits, does pruning affect the plant health in a significant way?

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks, proper pruning is very beneficial for plants as it encourages new growth and can either thicken up or thin things out if that is desired. 👍

[@rahuls4863]

@@RJLgardens Thank you for helping me understand :)

[@derekfaeberwick]

It's harmful to the nesting birds in it. That's why it's illegal to do it on that scale during the nesting season.

[@Karincl7]

@@derekfaeberwick illegal ? It s pretty normal you consider the birds but not trimming is pretty weird

[@ronmexico1975]

@@derekfaeberwick Where at?

[@Saber_Matrix]

Gulliver getting a fade and edge up from a Lilliput

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@leepengleong783]

Hello RJL... What an amazing work of Art ! I have enjoyed watching you do your arty-transformation. I stumbled upon such hedge-trimming a few days ago with Jason The Gardener.. and yours pop up on YT... I have now subscribed to your YT to enjoy more of your great Arty Craftmanship. Reading the comments below helps me understand your craft-skills and all the ' Back-breaking-pains ' that goes with such amazing results. GOD BLESS YOU with lots of Strength, Good + Strong Health, Wealth and Everything Good as you need for such amazing crafts !!! Shalom...

[@RJLgardens]

Thank you 👍

[@tommyibex2626]

space marine chainsword , someone please cgi a power suit on him.

[@almusti]

Amazing skill really. What ladders are you using please?

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks. They're youngmans fibreglass platform step ladders that i bought many years ago. I dont think they make anything like this anymore unfortunately. 👍

[@nickg1890]

I need a ladder like that.

[@almusti]

@@nickg1890 I’ve recently come across a similar design by henchman. They were safe and stable. I’m looking to get one.

[@Max-jf4tz]

Hello, Great job!! Please what is the name (the brand) of your stepladder (the big red ) ? Thanks for your answer

[@RJLgardens]

Thanks. its a youngmans fiberglass platform step ladder. They dont make anything like this anymore unfortunately

[@riptheripper9060]

Awesome hedge. Wish I had that around my house!

[@RJLgardens]

Certainly stop the neighbours looking in 😂

[@jm9841]

About 20, 30 years ago a whole heap of these got lit on fire by kids. To the extent that people were removing them adding smoke detectors sprinkler systems.. Also they are hollow in a way, had a massive one and had a cubby house through it. (Not my property). Yet we could sit inside and see them....... (I was 12) Another place on the waterfront, big tee trees, owner liked them as "people couldn't see in" I found bongs, places where kids had 'camped to do whatever.' In them. You don't see the army /police etc putting things like this so people can't see in. fwiw

[@wiseeyes3990]

I wish I had a hedge like this myself.

[@cklofton8283]

Where the in the world were these when I was doing this ...They so. Sharp, clean cut ..👍🏾☮️ I need some

[@RJLgardens]

😀👍

[@michaelcarroll2484]

That hedge trimmer is legit! Great Video! I got to get me one of those!

[@RJLgardens]

Yeh its a beast 👍

[@domplayz5314]

@@RJLgardenswhere can I find a trimmer like this??

[@davidhz547]

great job, name of that machine, tank you...

[@RJLgardens]

stihl hs87 👍

[@Iflagum]

Very nice job. Wow, what a huge hedge!

[@RJLgardens]

Cheers 👌

[@AlexRodriguez-cv5xj]

Well there you have it folks....how to practice before you Trim the Giants beard...🤷‍♂️

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@evelka9482]

Czy tylko ja się relaksuję oglądając to?🤔🤔 to jest bardzo satysfakcjonujące 😌😌

[@RJLgardens]

👌

[@yuncholkim5569]

Looks effortless but pay attention on how he rarely extends his arms.. gas trimmers aren't exactly light impossible to work for hours with strength alone

[@RJLgardens]

👍

[@jamesrobertgrimes]

I absolutely love these hedges. I'm in the southern US and we never trim Leyland Cypress this way. Formal gardens aren't popular here either as most people are too frugal to afford the upkeep. I do want to ask what's up with the hard hat? I've never in 14 years of professional gardening used one.

[@RJLgardens]

I needed ear and eye protection, plus i was working on a road (back of hedge) at height on a ladder so a helmet was the best option. 👍

[@denisripley8699]

Health & Safety legislation.

[@1997Mclovin]

As you said southern US, and this is most likely in the UK. I can imagine our health and safety laws are much more strict. If working for a company doesn’t matter how confident you are you’ll be forced to wear your safety equipment. It’s why a lot of our tradesmen prefer private work than big sites because it tends to be a lot more relaxed.

[@patricknelson]

That tarp is a life hack that (as a beginner home owner) was a huge boon for speeding up clean up for a quality result at the end.

[@herenow2895]

Good work. Which model trimmer is it you're using ? and does the catcher plate come with it, or is it an optional extra ?

[@RJLgardens]

👍, Stihl hs87t and have to buy catcher separate

[@سفيانأعبيدة]

Byaha💞❤️💓❣️😉❤️🥰💯🤲🤝👌🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲✌️✌️