Shrub & Hedge Trimming
Professional shrub and hedge trimming services to maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes year-round.
Precision Trimming for Perfect Landscapes
Well-maintained shrubs and hedges are the foundation of an attractive landscape. At Rootstead Lawrence Tree Service, we provide professional shrub and hedge trimming services that keep your plantings healthy, shapely, and beautiful throughout the year. Our experienced crew has the skills and equipment to handle everything from small foundation plantings to large privacy hedges.
Regular trimming does more than improve appearance. It promotes dense, healthy growth, prevents disease by improving air circulation, maintains desired size and shape, and encourages flowering in ornamental shrubs. Whether you need formal hedge shaping, natural pruning for flowering shrubs, or overgrowth reduction, we tailor our approach to each plant's specific needs and your landscape goals.
Expert Care for All Shrub Types
Different shrubs require different trimming approaches and timing. Formal hedges like boxwood, privet, and yew need regular shaping to maintain crisp lines and dense growth. We use sharp, professional equipment to create clean cuts that heal quickly and promote healthy regrowth. For privacy hedges and screens, we maintain height and width while ensuring the plants remain full from top to bottom.
Flowering shrubs require more careful timing to avoid removing flower buds. Spring-blooming shrubs like forsythia and lilac are trimmed after flowering, while summer bloomers like butterfly bush can be pruned in early spring. We understand the growth habits and flowering patterns of common Lawrence landscape plants and time our trimming to maximize both health and beauty. Our knowledge extends to proper pruning techniques that encourage the natural form of each species.
- •Formal hedge shaping and maintenance
- •Privacy screen trimming and height control
- •Flowering shrub pruning for maximum blooms
- •Foundation planting maintenance
- •Overgrown shrub reduction and rejuvenation
Seasonal Trimming Programs
Most shrubs and hedges benefit from regular trimming throughout the growing season. Fast-growing hedges may need trimming two to three times per year to maintain their shape, while slower-growing evergreens might only need annual attention. We offer seasonal maintenance programs that keep your shrubs looking their best year-round without the hassle of scheduling individual appointments.
Our programs include spring cleanup and shaping, summer maintenance trimming, and fall preparation pruning. We also handle overgrown shrubs that have gotten out of control, using rejuvenation pruning techniques to restore them to manageable size. All trimmings are removed from your property, leaving a clean, professional appearance. For comprehensive landscape care, we also provide tree pruning services and can coordinate with our tree health programs for complete property maintenance.
Signs Your Shrubs Need Trimming
Watch for these indicators that it's time to schedule shrub trimming:
- • Hedges losing their shape or becoming uneven
- • Shrubs blocking windows, walkways, or views
- • Dead or diseased branches visible in the canopy
- • Reduced flowering on ornamental shrubs
- • Bare or thin areas in hedge screens
- • Overgrowth encroaching on structures or utilities
Keep Your Landscape Looking Its Best
Schedule professional shrub and hedge trimming services in Lawrence, MA.