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Hedges and Shrubs add curb appeal to your lawn. Unlike the regular fences, hedges have multiple advantages. Shrubs are environmentally friendly and offer a beautiful appearance to your house and garden. Hedges are the natural way to protect your lawn and property. However, maintenance of the shrubs must be done in the right way all over the season. Trimming is one of the best practices to keep the bushes healthy. In this article, we are discussing shrub trimming and its importance.

Why should the Shrubs be Trimmed?

Trimming is a process that is to be performed on a regular basis. There are several reasons why the trimming of the shrubs is to be done.

• The shrubs remain healthy after trimming.
• Regular trimming is needed to keep the hedge look good.
• In trimming the dead branches are taken off, helping the tree to grow healthier.
• Regular Trimming also keeps the pests and insects away.

How Frequently Should the Trimming Be Done?

Each type of shrub needs to be trimmed in a specific time. The variety of the bush determines the frequency of trimming.

• Hedges are to be trimmed once in a year.
• Shrubs are to be trimmed 1-2 times in a year.
• Pivot Hedges can be trimmed three times in a year.
• Chinese hedges need to be trimmed at least five times a year.

How do you Trim Overgrown Shrub Bushes?

Steps For Shrub Trimming

1. Lay Down a Tarp on the Lawn

Before starting the trimming  lay on the ground a tarp to collect all the leaves and branches that are trimmed

2. Remove the Unwanted Growth

Always remove the unwanted branches that are present on the shrub. The inner branches also need to be exposed to the sunlight, so the upper limbs are to be trimmed. By removing the upper branches, the low branches get sufficient light. Also, the cut branches encourage the growth of new branches.

3. Trimming Shrub Sides

Trimming sides of the shrub will keep your plant from rubbing against the walls of your house. If your bush is currently coming on your way, then measure a length of about 6-12 inches and cut the sides based on the measurement. Always cut the sides of a bush at a particular angle that will help you to keep the shrub wide at the base and narrow at the top. After completion of the trimming, check for the sides are in right shape or not

4. Remove the Dead Limbs at the Base

Always remove the dead limbs at the base. Do not make the head of the shrub wider than the base, if you want the light to reach the rest of the plant.

5. Using a Hedge Trimmer for Trimming

Use a hedge trimmer along the top and sides of the hedges and let the blade do the job. Always, keep the base wider than the top. Step back every once in a while to check your work.

Shrub Trimming Services

The primary services that we provide under shrub trimming are:

• Hedge or Shrub shaping
• Thinning and renewing
• Shrub removal and disposal

How Much Will It Cost For Trimming?

The cost to trim a shrub varies according to the size and variety. Other factors that affect the cost of the trimming are

• Accessibility of the building
• Power lines present in the area
• Shrub size, variety, and health
• Labor Rate

If the homeowner can do the trimming by himself, then he will be saving the cost of the labor only. All the other expenses like power, equipment charges will be the same.

Conclusion :

Shrubs, hedges, and plants need to be trimmed regularly to keep them healthy and free from pests and insects. Although trimming is a DIY process, professional guidance is required for the correct trimming of the plants. For Trimming, Pruning, Mowing, and other seasonal Lawn Maintenance services contact our professionals at Green Gold Landscaping at 914-882-5459. We are transforming properties in and around Westchester NY for more than 10 Years.