In message , Charlie
Pridham writes

"Chris French and Helen Johnson" wrote
in message ...
We have some topiary trees - some large yews in our new garden. Not sure
I really like them, certai

3. Can they be cut back into the older wood at all? - to reduce the
size.

I used the chain saw on mine when we first arrived they soon regrew. I have
found they are so dense that the sides support a ladder and I can walk on
the top! (No need for helicopters)

I wondering when the best time to cut them back hard might be

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Chris French