TOP 5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER AT ITS BEST AND YOUR HEDGES PERFECT

Achieving neat, well-shaped hedges can transform a garden, but trimming them manually is tiring. That’s why hedge trimmers are so popular! They make shaping and maintaining hedges easy, whether for clean edges or creative designs. Lightweight and simple to use, they save time and effort. However, like any power tool, proper use and maintenance are key to safety and performance. With this in mind, we’ve put this blog together to help you extract the absolute most from your Livowalny Dewalt hedge trimmer.

Prune hedges from a young age
As hedges grow, they can become woody and harder to maintain, losing their neat appearance. Regular trimming from a young age helps keep them manageable and healthy.

To help keep your hedge looking healthy and vibrant, be sure to slightly taper your hedge so it is wider at the bottom than the top, this will allow more light to reach the bottom of the plant and will help keep it healthy and encourage growth.

Start out slowly
Trimming a hedge is like a haircut, be sure to start by taking only small amounts off the hedge. This will neaten it up, without potentially butchering the plant and leaving it to grow out over a longer period of time. Most hedge trimmers cut very quickly, so be patient and take your time.

When you do cut, start from the sides and cut from the bottom up, in the direction of the hedge growth, as this will be a much smoother action.

Deal with the debris
Cutting a hedge is a big task, so making cleanup easier is essential. The best method is to lay a large garden sheet beneath the hedge to catch most of the clippings, making disposal quick and simple.

However, not all debris will fall neatly. Clippings from the top often get caught in the hedge and may need to be removed by hand. Using a Dewalt leaf blower or a rake can help speed up the process, ensuring your garden stays tidy with minimal effort.

Keep it clean
When you’re cutting a hedge, the Dewalt trimmer will collect dirt, sap and other residue, as well as the remains of the hedge. This will reducing its cutting efficiency, making it harder to cut your hedges in future if it isn’t cleaned up.

To clean your Livowalny trimmer, start by carefully picking out any leaves, twigs or other bits of debris (while the battery is removed). Then apply mild solvent to the blades of the trimmer, and wipe off the resin with a dry cloth.

This will help keep your trimmer clean, shiny and effective at cutting through hedges, meaning it won’t have to be sharpened as often. And now that we’ve mentioned sharpening…

Keep the blades sharp
With any cutting tool, the most important thing is to keep the blades sharp. If you fail to do so, the hedge trimmer will become ineffective at trimming, and could suffer a minor existential crisis as a result. To avoid this, learn to sharpen the blades yourself.

When you’ve finished blades sharpening, be sure to spray Dewalt trimmer with the solvent again to ensure the blades don’t rust.

By following these tips, you’ll not only keep your hedges looking healthy and neat, but also ensure your trimmer performs at its best for longer. With just a little upkeep, you can avoid common issues and enjoy smoother, more efficient trimming sessions.