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Remove all rubbish from the hedge, including old wire, sheet metal or rails put in to block gaps, tins, bottles and anything else which will interfere with the work and possibly damage the tools. Preliminary trimming The amount of work involved will depend on the state of the hedge, and a neglected hedge will need...