Shrub & Hedge Trimming

Benefits of Professional Shrub Trimming

Regular shrub and hedge trimming is essential for maintaining plant health and appearance. Overgrown shrubs become leggy, develop bare spots, and lose their attractive shape. Dense, untrimmed hedges block air circulation, creating conditions that favor disease and pest problems. Professional trimming removes dead or diseased wood, encourages dense growth, and maintains the formal or natural shapes that complement your landscape design.

• •Improved plant health through removal of dead, diseased, or damaged branches
• •Enhanced curb appeal with neat, well-shaped shrubs and hedges
• •Better flowering and fruiting through proper pruning techniques
• •Maintained privacy screens and property boundaries
• •Reduced pest and disease problems with improved air circulation

Our Shrub and Hedge Services

Every landscape has unique needs based on plant species, design style, and maintenance preferences. We provide customized trimming services that respect your landscape's character while promoting plant health. Formal hedges receive precise, geometric shaping that maintains clean lines and uniform appearance. Natural-style shrubs are pruned to enhance their inherent form while controlling size and removing problem growth.

Our services complement our tree trimming and pruning offerings, allowing us to provide complete landscape maintenance. Many customers combine shrub trimming with tree health and maintenance programs for comprehensive property care.

Timing and Frequency of Trimming

Proper timing is crucial for successful shrub and hedge maintenance. Most shrubs benefit from trimming in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. However, flowering shrubs require special timing to avoid removing flower buds. Spring-flowering shrubs should be trimmed immediately after blooming, while summer-flowering varieties are best trimmed in late winter. Formal hedges may need trimming multiple times per year to maintain their shape.

In Florida's climate, many shrubs grow vigorously and require more frequent attention than in cooler regions. We can develop a trimming schedule based on your specific plants and maintenance goals. Regular maintenance keeps shrubs at manageable sizes and prevents the need for severe pruning that can damage plants or create unsightly gaps.

Common Shrubs in Florida Landscapes

Florida landscapes feature diverse shrub species, each with specific trimming requirements. Hibiscus, ixora, and bougainvillea provide colorful flowers but need regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage blooming. Podocarpus and viburnum make excellent hedges but require consistent trimming to maintain density. Native shrubs like coontie and beautyberry need minimal pruning but benefit from occasional shaping and cleanup.

Our team has extensive experience with Florida's common landscape shrubs and understands their growth habits, pruning tolerances, and seasonal needs. We use techniques appropriate for each species to achieve the best results while maintaining plant health. Whether you have a formal hedge, mixed shrub border, or foundation plantings, we can provide the care they need to thrive.