Shrub & Hedge Trimming

Why Regular Shrub Trimming Matters

Shrubs and hedges are the backbone of your landscape design. They provide privacy, define spaces, add color, and frame your home. But without regular trimming, they quickly become overgrown, uneven, and messy. Untrimmed shrubs can block windows, encroach on walkways, and harbor pests. They also lose their attractive shape and dense growth that makes them valuable in the first place.

Regular trimming keeps your shrubs looking their best while promoting healthy growth. When you trim properly, you encourage bushier, fuller plants with more flowers and better overall structure. Your Clovis property looks maintained and welcoming instead of neglected and overgrown. Good landscaping starts with professional trimming and maintenance that keeps everything in proper proportion.

Trimming also improves plant health by removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Better air circulation reduces fungal diseases that thrive in dense, overgrown shrubs. You get healthier plants that resist pests and diseases naturally.

Our Professional Trimming Approach

We do not just show up and start cutting randomly. Professional shrub trimming requires knowledge of plant growth patterns, flowering habits, and proper techniques. Different shrubs need different approaches. Some bloom on old wood and should be trimmed after flowering. Others bloom on new growth and can be trimmed in early spring. We know the difference.

Our trimming services include:

• Formal hedge trimming: We create and maintain clean, geometric shapes for formal hedges and topiaries.
• Natural shape pruning: We trim shrubs to enhance their natural form while controlling size and density.
• Flowering shrub care: We time pruning to maximize blooms and maintain plant health.
• Privacy screen maintenance: We keep hedges dense and at the proper height for maximum privacy.
• Foundation plant trimming: We maintain shrubs around your home at appropriate sizes to frame architecture.

We use sharp, clean tools to make precise cuts that heal quickly. Every cut is made at the right angle and location to promote healthy regrowth. We clean up all trimmings and leave your landscape looking pristine.

When and How Often to Trim

Most shrubs benefit from trimming one to three times per year, depending on growth rate and desired appearance. Fast-growing hedges like privet may need monthly trimming during the growing season to stay neat. Slower-growing evergreens might only need annual shaping.

Timing matters for flowering shrubs. Spring-flowering shrubs like lilacs and forsythia should be trimmed right after they finish blooming. Summer and fall bloomers can be trimmed in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. We keep track of your plants and schedule trimming at the optimal time for each species.

Many homeowners set up seasonal maintenance schedules with us. We visit in spring, mid-summer, and fall to keep everything looking great year-round. This regular care prevents shrubs from getting too overgrown and makes each visit faster and more affordable. If you also need tree trimming services, we can coordinate everything in one visit.

The Benefits You Will See

Well-maintained shrubs and hedges dramatically improve your curb appeal. Your home looks cared for and valuable. Buyers notice good landscaping, so regular maintenance protects your investment. You also enjoy better privacy, more defined outdoor spaces, and a landscape that looks professionally designed.

Regular trimming saves money in the long run. Shrubs that are trimmed regularly stay healthy and live longer. You avoid the cost of replacing plants that became too overgrown or diseased. Preventing problems is always cheaper than fixing them.

You also save time and avoid the hassle of doing it yourself. Trimming hedges properly requires the right tools, knowledge, and physical effort. Let us handle it while you enjoy the results. We combine shrub trimming with other services like tree health maintenance for complete landscape care.