Shrub & Hedge Trimming

Why Professional Hedge Trimming Matters

Anyone with hedge trimmers can whack away at bushes, but proper trimming requires knowledge and skill. Different shrub species need different trimming approaches and timing. Cutting at the wrong time or in the wrong way can stress plants, reduce flowering, or create ugly bare spots that take years to fill in.

Professional trimming does more than make plants look neat. It improves plant health by removing dead or diseased branches, increases air circulation to prevent fungal problems, and encourages dense growth that creates better privacy screens and property borders. Regular trimming also keeps shrubs at the size you want instead of letting them outgrow their space.

• •Creates clean, uniform hedges that enhance curb appeal
• •Promotes healthy, dense growth for better privacy
• •Prevents plants from blocking windows or walkways
• •Encourages maximum flowering on ornamental shrubs
• •Reduces pest and disease problems through better air flow

Our Professional Trimming Approach

We start every hedge trimming job by assessing your plants. We identify the species, check their health, and determine the best trimming strategy. Some shrubs look best with formal, geometric shaping. Others suit a more natural, informal look. We discuss your preferences and recommend the approach that works best for your specific plants and property style.

Proper Techniques for Long-Term Health

We use professional-grade equipment to make clean, precise cuts that heal quickly. Sharp blades are essential. Dull trimmers tear and crush stems, creating wounds that invite disease and look ugly. We keep our equipment well-maintained and replace blades regularly.

For formal hedges, we trim to maintain straight lines and even surfaces while keeping the bottom slightly wider than the top. This taper ensures sunlight reaches the lower branches so they stay full and leafy all the way to the ground. For informal shrubs, we make selective cuts to shape plants while maintaining their natural growth patterns. We also remove any dead wood and shape the interior to improve air circulation.

When and How Often to Trim

Timing depends on what kind of shrubs you have. Most evergreen hedges like boxwood, privet, and photinia benefit from trimming two to three times per year during the growing season. Fast-growing species might need more frequent attention, while slow growers do fine with annual trimming.

Flowering shrubs require special timing considerations. Species that bloom on new wood can be trimmed in late winter or early spring before growth starts. Those that bloom on old wood should be trimmed right after flowering finishes. Trimming at the wrong time removes the buds and you lose a season of flowers.

Here in South Whittier, we trim most hedges in early spring, mid-summer, and early fall. This schedule keeps plants looking neat throughout the year while working with natural growth cycles. We can set up a regular maintenance program so your hedges always look their best. Just as we provide ongoing tree trimming services, we handle hedge maintenance on schedules that work for you.

Complete Landscape Maintenance

While we are trimming your hedges, we can handle other landscape needs too. Many of our hedge trimming clients also use our services for ornamental tree pruning, small tree removal, and general landscape cleanup. We make it easy to maintain your entire outdoor space with one reliable company.

If your shrubs have grown too large for their space or become unhealthy, we can recommend solutions. Sometimes renovation pruning brings overgrown shrubs back to manageable size. Other times, removal and replacement makes more sense. We provide honest advice based on what is best for your property, not just what generates the most revenue.

We serve homeowners and businesses throughout South Whittier and surrounding areas. Whether you need one-time trimming to clean up neglected hedges or ongoing maintenance to keep everything perfect, we deliver quality results at fair prices. Check out our full range of professional tree and landscape services. We also offer plant health care to keep your entire landscape thriving.

Frequently Asked Questions