Shrub Trimming
We offer both one-time and recurring maintenance plans for shrub trimming.
Why should you trim your shrubs?
Not only does shrub trimming help keep your shrubs well maintained which can improve curb appeal and may contribute to property value, it also helps minimize the potential for damage to your home. Often times people plant shrubs along their house, but if there is not enough clearance between the shrubs and your house, it can damage siding and windows, cause mold / mildew, and increase the risk for pest issues.
How often should my shrubs be trimmed?
While it depends on individual preference, most people who want to keep their shrubs maintained and under control will opt to trim them on a yearly basis.
I want to trim my shrubs, but am concerned about the trimming debris making a mess of the surrounding mulch or landscaping stone / rocks.
To help minimize the amount of debris and keep the area clean during the trimming process, we lay down plastic sheeting or tarps to cover any mulch or landscaping stone / rocks . After the trimming process is complete, we perform a thorough cleanup including blowing off any walkways, etc.
I want my shrubs trimmed, but want to keep them looking as natural as possible.
When hiring a service to trim their shrubs, some people are concerned about the shrubs looking too bare after, or even looking too manicured. During our in-person property visit, we'll ask you what kind of look you prefer for your shrubs and the surrounding landscape. Our approach to shrub trimming is similar to our approach to tree trimming and pruning, that less is sometimes more. To avoid taking too much off, we only take off a little bit at a time, take a step back to evaluate how they look, and then repeat the process until we've achieved the desired goal.
Why is there browning on areas of a shrub after they've been trimmed?
With certain species of shrubs, you may notice browning of leaves or needles after trimming. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including: exposing leaves or needles that were previously covered with shade to the sun; and general damage to needles or leaves from a hedge trimmer blade. In our experience, most shrubs recover and do just fine. In the case of a shrub that doesn't appear to be recovering or appears to be in decline, there may be an underlying health issue unrelated to the trimming, such as disease, insect, etc.