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Hedge Trimming in Vancouver
It’s not just your lawns and gardens that need maintenance, your hedges, and trees also need on-going care. Hedge trimming and shaping foliage will keep your yard in tip top shape
Trimming Your Hedges
Keeping your hedges trimmed is like putting a beautiful frame around your yard, driveway, and gardens. Trees and hedges help define your landscape, from other homes in the area and sometimes they even help to keep wild blackberry bushes and other aggressive natural plants from invading your yard.
No matter what type of hedge you have – cypress, cedar, laurel, spruce, boxwood, or myrtle, we have the experience to trim and deliver exceptional results. Hedge trimming can be dangerous when the hedges are high. So, we use special equipment for hedge cutting in Vancouver to ensure both safety on the ground and up the ladder. Our unique shearing tools allow us to create straight lines that add to your yard’s overall beauty.
Trimming Bushes & Flowering Trees
Many bushes and trees need to be trimmed back every year. For example, once lilacs trees are more than two years old, they require annual pruning. Once the trees have bloomed, they need pruning as the new buds start to form in the summer. If you do not trim lilac trees, they will become “leggy” and only grow flowers on the top of the branches.
If not, that’s the perfect reason to call us for hedge trimming service in Vancouver. West Coast Lawns & Gardens has the expertise you can count on to keep your bushes and trees trimmed and sheared year-round.
Trees: Removing Dead Branches & Old Growth
Trees may need their branches pruned so that there is healthy air flow and no crossed branches. This helps to make sure the tree is receiving sufficient sunlight throughout its foliage.
Trees in your yard may need to be trimmed for all kinds of reasons. Perhaps your yard has low hung electrical wires, or there are diseased branches, or a tree has grown into an unusual shape.
If you are unsure of your trees’ health and needs, now is the perfect time to call us. We can come out and visit your property and give you an estimate quickly. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hedge Trimming in Vancouver
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a hedge-cutting service also provide maintenance services like fertilization or pest control?
Where many companies provide an hourly rate for service, our customers receive a guaranteed fixed price to take care of all their services. This cost certainty allows our customers to be confident that we will provide great service on a guaranteed budget. Most customers are on a fixed monthly plan with the average cost for service being between $300 and $600 per month depending on the property.
Is there a particular time of year when hedge cutting is best?
The timing of hedge trimming in Vancouver, Canada varies by season and hedge type. Spring is ideal for light shaping after flowering has occurred. Summer calls for regular maintenance trimming at consistent intervals to maintain shape and control growth.
Fall is the time for heavier pruning, but it's best to complete this after October 1st to avoid stimulating new growth that won't harden off before winter. Winter trimming should be minimal and weather-dependent, as harsh conditions can damage freshly cut branches.
For specific hedge varieties, timing differs slightly: - Cedar hedges benefit from regular trimming throughout the growing season - Flowering hedges like lilac should be trimmed after they've finished blooming - Privet hedges typically need trimming twice annually, in spring and late summer - Yew hedges generally require only one annual trimming
Remember that local climate variations across Canadian provinces may require adjustments to this schedule. In coastal areas like British Columbia, the milder climate may allow for a longer trimming season than in the Prairie provinces.
How often should hedges be trimmed?
First you must identify the type of hedge that you want to trim. This will dictate your ability to cut it back and how much of a reduction is necessary. Some plants will endure a heavy cut and others need to be treated more delicately. Once you know what plant you are dealing with, use sharp, well maintained trimming tools to cut the plant back. You should cut the plant back to where it has space to grow for the next year. Then you can maintain the hedge at that size each year and keep the plant healthy by not removing too much plant material.
What are the proper techniques for trimming different types of hedges?
Different hedge varieties require specific trimming approaches to maintain their health and appearance. For cedar hedges for example, which are among the most common in Canada, trim only the soft, green growth and avoid cutting into the woody stems, as they won't regenerate. Maintain a slight taper with the base wider than the top to ensure sunlight reaches all parts of the hedge.
Yew hedges require careful handling as they're poisonous—always wear gloves and eye protection. They can be cut back more severely than cedars since they'll regenerate from old wood, making them forgiving for beginners.
For all hedge types, make clean cuts at a slight angle to prevent water from pooling on cut surfaces, which can lead to disease. Always step back periodically while trimming to ensure you're maintaining an even, balanced shape throughout the hedge.