Hedge Trimming

Healthy, neat, beautifully shaped hedges and shrubs

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What you get with Arborista

Proper trimming does more than tidy up your greenery:

✅ Plant health — removing dead, weak, or overcrowded growth
✅ Controlled growth — managing height without stressing the hedge
✅ Shape & balance — keeping hedges even, dense, and natural-looking

We avoid aggressive cuts that cause shock, thinning, or permanent damage.

Hedges and shrubs are a defining part of your landscape. Regular, correct trimming keeps them healthy, dense, and visually clean — while improper cutting can lead to thinning, bare spots, or long-term damage.

How it works

  1. Send photos or request a visit

  2. We assess hedge size, species, and access

  3. You receive a clear scope and firm quote

  4. Work is completed carefully and cleanly

When hedge trimming makes sense

Homeowners usually contact us when:

  • Hedges look overgrown or uneven

  • Growth is blocking walkways, windows, or views

  • Lower parts of the hedge are thinning

  • Shrubs haven’t been maintained in years

  • They want a clean, tidy look for the season

Proper trimming often restores shape and density — without replacing plants.

Timing matters

Hedge trimming is season-dependent.

In general:

  • Late spring to early summer is ideal for most hedges

  • Light maintenance trims may be done later in the season

  • Rejuvenation trimming is best planned during dormancy

If now isn’t the right time for your hedge, we’ll tell you honestly.

Pricing

💲 from $150

Hedge trimming pricing depends on:

  • Length and height of the hedge

  • Accessibility and obstacles

  • Amount of growth to be removed

  • Cleanup requirements

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  • “Tony’s pruning restored our maple’s natural shape - trees have never looked better!”

    Quote SourceMark T., Airdrie

  • “Efficient, professional, and thorough cleanup. Highly recommend Arborista.”

    Jane D., Calgary

  • "Cherry tree blossoms so well this spring! And my bushes are cleaned up. Thanks for service Tony"

    Irina T., Calgary

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most hedges benefit from trimming once or twice per growing season. Fast growers like cotoneaster often need two trims — one in spring/early summer and a light trim later in the season.

  • Timing depends on plant type:

    • Spring-flowering shrubs: right after bloom

    • Summer-flowering shrubs and evergreen hedges: late spring/early summer

    • Light trims can be done later, but hard cuts too close to frost can stress plants.

  • This usually happens when light doesn’t reach lower branches. We shape hedges slightly wider at the bottom than the top so sunlight reaches all parts and keeps foliage dense.

  • Yes — regular trimming signals hedges to branch out and fill in, improving density and overall health.

  • If a hedge is overgrown or unruly, we can do rejuvenation pruning — carefully removing older stems during dormancy to promote fresh growth. Depending on condition, this might take one or two seasons for full recovery.

  • Yes — we place tarps when needed, then rake and collect all clippings. You can choose to compost them yourself or have us haul them away.

  • We use both:

    • Sharp hand shears for detailed shaping

    • Professional electric trimmers for larger, tougher hedges
      Either way, we prioritize healthy cuts and a neat finish