Alan Titchmarsh cautions gardeners against trimming hedges too close to the start of breeding season for birds, advocating for battery-operated tools for safety.
In a recent gardening advice video, Alan Titchmarsh, renowned horticulturist and television presenter, has expressed concerns about the safety of hedge trimming as the breeding season for birds approaches in March. He emphasized that gardeners should be particularly mindful about avoiding disturbances to nesting birds, asserting that the ideal timeframe for hedge trimming is from September to March 1. With the looming deadline, he urges gardeners to act promptly but also with careful consideration of the wildlife.