trimming bushes and hedge

[chefdrp]

can you trim stuf like holly with gas trimmers or does it put the bush in shock?

[Lbilawncare]

I trim Holly's w/ gas, as long as they are commercial grade and sharp I see no problems.

[rodfather]

I've never hard a problem. The time of the year that you do any trimming is more important than what you use IMO...as mentioned make sure your blades are sharp to get a nice clean cut.