Shrub & Hedge Trimming
Professional trimming services that keep your shrubs and hedges neat, healthy, and looking their best.
Transform Your Landscape With Expert Trimming
Shrubs and hedges are the backbone of most landscapes, providing structure, privacy, and year-round interest. But they need regular trimming to stay neat and healthy. At PrimeHelp La Habra Tree Services, we provide professional shrub and hedge trimming that keeps your landscape looking polished and well-maintained.
Our experienced crews understand the growth habits of common shrubs in La Habra and Southern California. We know how to trim for shape and health, when to do major pruning versus light shaping, and which plants respond well to shearing versus selective pruning. Whether you have formal hedges, foundation plantings, or naturalistic shrub borders, we keep them looking their best.
Why Regular Shrub and Hedge Trimming Matters
Shrubs and hedges that are not trimmed regularly become overgrown, lose their shape, and develop bare spots. Regular professional trimming provides numerous benefits:
- •Maintains neat appearance: Regular shaping keeps hedges dense and uniform, making your whole property look cared for
- •Promotes healthy growth: Removing dead or diseased branches prevents problems from spreading and encourages new growth
- •Prevents overgrowth: Shrubs that grow too large block windows, crowd walkways, and damage structures
- •Increases flowering: Many flowering shrubs bloom better when pruned at the right time of year
- •Improves density: Proper trimming encourages branching, creating fuller, more attractive plants
- •Enhances privacy: Dense, well-maintained hedges provide better screening from neighbors and streets
- •Extends plant life: Shrubs maintained properly live longer and stay healthier than neglected plants
The key is trimming at the right time and in the right way for each plant species. Some shrubs tolerate heavy shearing while others need careful selective pruning. We know the difference and trim accordingly.
Complete Shrub and Hedge Care Services
We offer comprehensive trimming and care for all types of shrubs and hedges. Here is what we provide:
Formal Hedge Trimming
For formal hedges that require precise, geometric shapes, we use professional hedge trimmers to create crisp, uniform lines. We trim hedges to maintain consistent height and width, keeping them dense from top to bottom. Formal hedges typically need trimming two to four times per year during the growing season. We work carefully to create level tops and straight sides that enhance your property formal appearance.
Naturalistic Shrub Pruning
For informal plantings, we use selective pruning techniques that maintain the plant natural shape while controlling size and removing problem branches. This approach looks more natural and is appropriate for flowering shrubs, foundation plantings, and mixed borders. We prune to enhance the plant natural form rather than forcing it into artificial shapes. Similar to tree pruning, this requires understanding plant growth habits.
Rejuvenation Pruning
Overgrown shrubs that have been neglected for years often need major renovation. We use rejuvenation pruning to cut old, woody stems back hard, stimulating new growth from the base. This dramatic pruning requires knowing which plants tolerate severe cutting and which do not. Done properly, rejuvenation gives new life to tired old shrubs. Recovery takes a season or two, but the results transform your landscape.
Maintenance Programs
We offer scheduled maintenance programs where we visit your property regularly throughout the year to keep shrubs and hedges trimmed. This is more convenient and more cost-effective than calling for service each time plants need attention. Program clients get priority scheduling and discounted rates. Regular maintenance keeps your landscape consistently neat without you having to think about it. Similar to our tree maintenance programs, this provides ongoing care.
Complete Cleanup and Disposal
After trimming, we collect and haul away all clippings and debris. We never leave your property messy. We can also provide wood chips from chipped branches if you want them for mulch. Otherwise, everything is removed and disposed of properly. Your landscape looks immaculate when we finish.
When and How Often to Trim
Timing and frequency depend on plant type and your goals for appearance. Here are general guidelines for common situations:
Fast-Growing Hedges
Privet, photinia, and similar fast growers may need trimming every 4 to 8 weeks during the growing season to maintain neat appearance. These plants tolerate frequent shearing and actually respond by growing denser.
Moderate-Growing Shrubs
Most shrubs need trimming two to three times per year. Spring trimming shapes new growth, summer trimming maintains size, and fall cleanup prepares plants for winter.
Flowering Shrubs
The timing depends on when they bloom. Shrubs that flower on new growth should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Those that bloom on old wood should be pruned right after flowering ends. Improper timing removes flower buds and eliminates blooms for the year.
Slow-Growing Evergreens
Boxwood, holly, and similar slow growers typically need trimming just once or twice per year. Overtrimming stresses these plants unnecessarily and is wasteful.
We help you develop a trimming schedule that matches your plants and your budget. More frequent service costs more but maintains a more manicured look. Less frequent service is more economical but plants may look shaggier between visits.
Expert Care for Local Shrub Species
La Habra landscapes include many different shrub species, each with unique characteristics. We have extensive experience trimming all common varieties including oleander, eugenia, boxwood, photinia, pittosporum, rosemary, lavender, hibiscus, azalea, camellia, and countless others. We also work with native California shrubs like ceanothus, manzanita, and toyon.
Our knowledge of these plants allows us to trim them properly without causing damage. We know which plants bounce back from hard pruning and which ones die if cut too severely. This expertise protects your investment in your landscape and ensures your plants thrive after trimming.
Get Your Shrubs and Hedges Looking Great
Schedule professional trimming service today. We provide free quotes and can set up ongoing maintenance to keep your landscape perfect year-round.
Call (562) 245-5853