Shrub & Hedge Trimming

Why Professional Shrub Trimming Makes a Difference

Your shrubs and hedges are like the frame around a picture. They define spaces, create privacy, and add structure to your landscape. But without regular trimming, they quickly become overgrown, uneven, and unattractive. Professional trimming keeps them looking sharp and growing healthy.

Many homeowners try to trim their own shrubs, but the results often show. Uneven cuts, bare spots, and awkward shapes are common when you don't have the right tools and techniques. We use commercial-grade equipment and proven methods that create clean, uniform lines and promote healthy regrowth.

Regular trimming also prevents problems. Overgrown shrubs block windows, damage siding, and create hiding spots for pests. Dead branches and dense growth inside the shrub invite disease. Our trimming services keep your landscaping both beautiful and functional, complementing our other professional tree care services.

Types of Shrubs and Hedges We Service

We trim all varieties of shrubs and hedges commonly found in Forney landscapes:

• Formal hedges: Boxwood, privet, and other hedges that need precise, geometric shaping for clean property lines.
• Flowering shrubs: Azaleas, hydrangeas, roses, and other blooming plants that need timing-specific pruning.
• Foundation plantings: Shrubs around your home's foundation that need regular maintenance to prevent overgrowth.
• Evergreen shrubs: Junipers, yews, and hollies that provide year-round structure and color.
• Ornamental grasses: Seasonal cutting back of ornamental grasses for fresh spring growth.
• Privacy screens: Tall hedges and shrub rows that need height control and density maintenance.

Each type has different needs and ideal trimming times. We know which shrubs can handle heavy pruning and which need a lighter touch. This expertise ensures your plants stay healthy while looking their best.

How Often Should You Trim Shrubs?

Seasonal Considerations

Most shrubs benefit from trimming at least twice per year. Spring trimming shapes plants and removes winter damage before the main growing season. Fall trimming cleans up summer growth and prepares shrubs for winter. Fast-growing species like privet may need trimming every 6 to 8 weeks during the growing season to maintain their shape.

Flowering shrubs require special timing. Spring bloomers like azaleas and forsythia should be trimmed right after they finish flowering. Cut them too late and you remove next year's flower buds. Summer bloomers can be trimmed in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. We track the bloom times for all common shrubs and schedule trimming accordingly.

Creating a Maintenance Schedule

We offer regular maintenance programs that keep your shrubs looking great year-round. You don't have to remember when trimming is due or worry about scheduling. We simply show up on schedule, do the work, and haul away all clippings. This hands-off approach is perfect for busy homeowners who want a maintained landscape without the hassle.

Between professional trimmings, you can do light maintenance yourself if you want. Simple tasks like removing dead flowers or trimming back a few stray branches keep things tidy. But leave major shaping and reduction work to us. Similar to how we handle tree pruning, proper shrub trimming requires knowledge and skill to avoid damaging your plants.

Rejuvenation and Problem Solving

Sometimes shrubs need more than regular trimming. Overgrown or neglected shrubs may require rejuvenation pruning, where we cut them back severely to encourage fresh growth from the base. This dramatic pruning works well for many species but requires timing it correctly and knowing which plants can handle it.

We also address specific problems like shrubs that have grown too tall, hedges with bare spots, or plants damaged by storms or disease. Through strategic pruning, selective thinning, and proper care, we can often restore shrubs that many people assume need replacing. If plants are truly beyond saving, we'll let you know and can discuss options for new plantings. Just like our tree health services, we focus on preserving and improving your landscape whenever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions