A dry day and an unruly hedge can be enough to tempt even reluctant gardeners to get the shears out. However, the RSPB is urging people not to be tempted into cutting their hedges too soon, as they may disturb nesting birds and their young.
Warmer and drier August weather means people are more likely to get out and tackle any overgrown hedges. But, the RSPB recommends avoiding cutting hedges from March to late August in order to allow nesting garden birds to breed safely…