To produce an even trim with scissors, consider running a comb through the hair and.

Jun 30, Informal hedges, which are allowed to grow into a more natural shape, will require trimming just once or twice per year.

Keep in mind that gas trimmers have two-stroke engines that require you to precisely mix oil and gas to the proper proportions.

Start cutting near the bottom on the hedge and work your way up toward the top. Move the cutting bar in a slow, steady pace.

Allow the cutting Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Nov 21, When trimming without a wire frame the process is somewhat different. First, you will want to slowly and carefully form the shrub into a basic geometrical shape. For example, for a cat, trim the bush into an oval shape.

Make shallow cuts as you work your way up.

Then, place some sticks to Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Apr 20, To thin a dense shrub, prune up to one-third of its side branches where they connect to the main stem. If it’s a multi-stem shrub, prune out the branches at Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Jul 26, If you’re in the shower with a wet trimmer, apply a thin layer of cream or gel beforehand. Don’t use lather or get in the shower with a dry trimmer.

Shave in the direction of the grain first, then Author: Jennifer Chesak.