Hedges and shrubs in Pasadena and nearby
Trimming, shaping and the detail work that makes a yard look finished: clean hedge lines, tidy shrubs and clear walkways.
What is included
- Trimming and shaping hedges to a clean line
- Pruning shrubs to keep their natural form
- Cutting back growth over paths, windows and walls
- Removing dead or crowded growth
- Clearing and bagging the clippings
Timing matters for some shrubs, because cutting at the wrong time can reduce flowering. We prune with the plant in mind, not just the line.
How it works
Talk through the look
Formal and square, soft and natural, or simply under control. We agree on the shape you want.
Trim and prune
We cut by hand and with power tools, working to a clean line and leaving healthy growth in place.
Clear the clippings
Everything is raked, bagged and taken away so the paths and beds are clean.
Questions
How often should hedges be trimmed?
Fast growing hedges often need trimming a few times a year. Slower ones may need less. We can set a schedule after seeing them.
Can you reduce an overgrown hedge?
Often, yes, though very hard cuts depend on the plant. We will tell you what is realistic before cutting.
Do you take the clippings away?
Yes, they are bagged and removed as part of the job.
When should shrubs be pruned?
It depends on the plant. Many flowering shrubs are best pruned right after they bloom. Tell us what you have and we will time the work.
Will trimming harm my hedge?
Not when it is done properly. Light, regular trims keep a hedge dense. We avoid cutting back too hard in one go.
Where we offer hedges and shrubs
We serve homes in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge and Sierra Madre.
Related services
- Hedge shearing and wall vinesFicus hedges and creeping fig kept flat, thin and tidy.
- Tree trimmingShaping and thinning trees, with the cut branches cleared away.
- Yard cleanupsSeasonal refreshes and debris clearing for yards that have gotten ahead of you.
- Landscape designPlanting and layout ideas shaped around your home and how you use your yard.
Helpful guides
Trimming tips
- Hedges look best slightly wider at the base than the top, so light reaches the lower branches
- Many evergreen hedges do not regrow from bare wood, so avoid cutting deep into the old growth
- Check for nesting birds before trimming in spring
- Regular light trims beat an occasional hard cut
For timing, see when to trim trees and hedges.
Ready to talk about your yard?
Call us or send a request. Tell us about your yard and we will take it from there.