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When to prune a privet hedge – trimming this fast-growing plant is vital to keep it controlled

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...
Richmond

Gardening Q&A: Tough privet can handle severe pruning -- if timed right

QUESTION: We have four overgrown privet bushes that we would like to murder! When can we cut them back to about 2 feet tall? ANSWER: All the way back to 2 feet might be a little too aggressive. I ...
al.com

The problem with privet (Garden Talk)

Over the past few weeks riding down our county roads, I have noticed the Chinese privet turning green. After Easter, everyone will notice these plants because they will load the edges of the woods ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Use rejuvenation pruning method on golden privet hedge

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • The golden privet hedge in my backyard is 8 feet high with almost all the foliage at the top. What should I do to get the ...