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Bushes, hedges and shrubs

How we look after bushes, hedges and shrub borders.

Shrubs

Shrub beds are looked after seasonally, and we have a programme of work for regular grounds maintenance.

Hedges

We cut back hedges once a year. Hedge pruning is restricted by nesting birds and we only cut them back after the birds have finished breeding, unless there's a danger or the foliage is causing an obstruction.

Report it

report an issue with a hedge, flowerbed or shrub
report trees and hedges overhanging a road or pavement

Contact Customer Services

Email help@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 26 0000

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