Trimming and Pruning

WHY IS HEDGE TRIMMING IMPORTANT?

Trimming your shrubs, hedges, and bushes is a task that often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Trimming is an incredibly important part of the lawn care process for the following reasons:

Optimal Health

Hedges and bushes need to be trimmed regularly to ensure that they are as healthy as possible. Regular trimming helps to rid the plant of any dead or diseased limbs. Once the dead parts of the bush or hedge are removed, new and healthy growth is a lot more likely to occur; removing the dead wood also reduces the likelihood of insects finding their way into the plant.

Safety

If tall hedges are not consistently trimmed, they can actually pose as a hazard to both people and property. A taller hedge that has not been trimmed correctly could result in a larger amount of dead branches; during a storm or heavy winds, these branches could hit vehicles, house windows, or even people. Fallen branches can also pose as a tripping hazard, and hedges that are near sidewalks should be trimmed to prevent overgrowth into the walking area. Overgrown hedges near streets or driveways can also block a driver's view of the street.

Privacy

One of the most common reasons for placing hedges, bushes, and shrubs in your yard is for increased sense of privacy. Hedges and bushes can help to block nosy neighbors from looking in your windows. Trimming your hedges properly will allow them to fill in and provide more privacy; untrimmed bushes are usually sparse within the center. It is extremely important to trim away plant growth that is going outward or upward allows the plants to fill in around the center.