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Hedge And Shrub Trimming in High Point, NC | Clean Shaping
The length and height of the hedge, plus how far it has grown out of shape, are what set a trimming price, not the number of individual shrubs. A tidy boxwood row that just needs a light shape is quick. A tall privacy hedge that has not been touched in a couple of seasons needs a hard cut back and a lot more cleanup underneath.
This is shrub and hedge work, closer to landscaping than tree climbing. The crew that comes out shapes the hedges, cuts back overgrowth off the house and walkways, and clears the clippings. Shrubs get shaped so light reaches the lower growth and the base stays full instead of going bare and leggy. Around High Point, foundation shrubs and property-line hedges are the usual jobs, and timing the cut to the plant matters so you do not clip off the next season's blooms.
How Much Does Hedge & Shrub Trimming Cost in High Point, NC?
What changes
Effect on your price
Length and height of the hedge
The run and the height set most of the price, since it is measured work, not per plant.
How overgrown it is
A hedge kept in shape is a light trim. One left for years is a hard cutback.
Number of shrubs
Individual shrubs and ornamentals add to a straight hedge run.
Cleanup of the clippings
Bagging and hauling the clippings is a line beyond the trimming itself.
Access for equipment
A back yard a chipper, truck or crane cannot reach means the wood comes out by hand, which adds labour to the exact same tree.
Every job is priced on site. We look at the tree, the lean, the health of the wood and the drop zone, and put a written price in your hand before any cutting starts.
What's Included
Shaping hedges to a clean line
Cutting overgrowth off the house and paths
Trimming for light to the lower growth
Shaping individual shrubs
Clippings raked and hauled
Written price after seeing the hedges
How a Hedge Trimming Job Goes, Step by Step
1
Look it over
The crew measures the run, the height, and how overgrown things are.
2
Set the shape
You agree on how tight and what final form you want.
3
Trim
Hedges are cut to line and shrubs are shaped, keeping the base full.
4
Clean up
Clippings are raked and hauled and the beds are left tidy.
When to Call
Hedges have grown over the windows or walkway
A privacy hedge lost its shape
Foundation shrubs are crowding the house
Shrubs are going bare and leggy at the base
Where we cover
Hedge & Shrub Trimming across High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville, Lexington, Sophia, Randleman, Denton, Pleasant Garden and Sedgefield.
Common Questions
When is the best time to trim hedges?⌄
It depends on the plant. Evergreens like boxwood and holly take a light shape through the growing season. Flowering shrubs should be cut right after they bloom so you do not remove next season's buds. Tell the crew what you have and they will time it.
Why is my hedge bare at the bottom?⌄
Usually because the top grew wider than the base and shaded out the lower growth. The fix is to keep the hedge slightly narrower at the top so light reaches the bottom. The crew shapes it that way to bring the base back over time.
Can you cut back a badly overgrown hedge?⌄
Yes, though a hedge left for years may need a harder cut and can look sparse for a season while it fills back in. Some shrubs handle a hard renewal cut better than others, and the crew will tell you what yours can take.
Is this different from tree pruning?⌄
Yes. Hedge and shrub trimming is shaping smaller ornamental and foundation plants, closer to landscaping. Tree pruning is structural work up in a canopy. If your job is the bushes along the house or the property-line hedge, this is the right service.
