Hedge Clippers Can Create Fire Hazards

Hedge trimmers compromise the structural integrity of a shrub by splitting the branches, cutting leaves in half, and creating jagged edges. It may look green and beautifully manicured on the outside, but pull back the branches and you will probably find a nest of dead twigs and dried out leaves. This dead, twiggy interior of the plant creates a nest where embers can land and ignite during a wildfire.