Hedge shearing and wall-vine maintenance in Pasadena and nearby
Flat, tidy living walls: ficus hedges and creeping fig kept thin and under control, so your driveway, side yard and walls stay clear.
What is included
- Shearing ficus and other dense hedges to a flat, even face
- Trimming creeping fig and other wall vines back from windows, roof lines, gutters and lights
- Keeping hedges and vines thin along driveways and side yards, so there is room to walk or drive
- Cutting back growth over fences, block walls and gates
- Raking, bagging and hauling away every clipping
Tell us what the wall is made of and how you want the hedge or vine to look. We talk it through before any hard cut.
Why these hedges and vines need regular care
In Southern California's mild climate, ficus and creeping fig grow fast for much of the year. Left alone, they get thick, bulge into the driveway and lose their flat, finished look.
In older neighborhoods the lots are tight. A hedge wall that is kept thin leaves room for cars and people, gives you a living privacy screen and softens block walls, concrete and fences.
Creeping fig is a climbing vine. Kept sheared, it stays a flat green skin on the wall. Left to grow, it can send out thicker, stiffer shoots and work into edges, vents and gutters. Regular shearing keeps it where you want it.
How it works
Look at the hedge or wall
We see how thick it has grown, what is behind it and how flat you want the face.
Shear to a flat face
We shear the hedge or vine to an even, tight surface and cut back what has crept over edges, windows and walkways.
Detail and clear
We tidy the base along concrete and paths, then rake, bag and take away every clipping.
Questions
How often do ficus hedges need shearing?
Ficus and similar hedges grow fast through the warm months, so they usually need shearing several times a year. We can set a schedule after seeing the hedge.
Can you cut back an overgrown ficus hedge or creeping fig?
Often, yes. Very hard cuts depend on the plant and can leave it looking bare for a while, so we will tell you what is realistic before we start.
Can creeping fig damage a wall?
It can. Creeping fig grips surfaces with small rootlets, which can mark paint and stucco and work into gaps. Keeping it trimmed back from edges, windows, roof lines and lights helps. Tell us what your wall is made of and we will talk it through.
Do you take the clippings away?
Yes. Everything is raked, bagged and removed as part of the job.
Is this different from regular hedge trimming?
It overlaps. This service focuses on flat, tightly sheared hedge faces and wall vines, which need frequent visits. For other hedges and shrubs, see our hedges and shrubs service.
Tips between visits
- Check for nesting birds before trimming in spring
- Keep sprinklers from soaking the base of walls the vine grows on
- Look along gutters, vents and light fixtures for shoots that have crept in
- Regular light shearing beats an occasional hard cut
For timing, see when to trim trees and hedges.
Where we offer hedge shearing and wall-vine care
We serve homes in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge and Sierra Madre.
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Ready to talk about your yard?
Call us or send a request. Tell us about your yard and we will take it from there.