Service
Trimming
Shrubs and hedges shaped for health, safety, and curb appeal.
Regular trimming keeps your landscape looking intentional and keeps your plants growing the way they should. Overgrown shrubs block light, crowd walkways, and hide the architecture of your home. We prune and shape with the right technique for each plant type — not a flat shearing across everything — so your shrubs stay full, healthy, and naturally shaped rather than thin and woody over time.
Materials & Equipment
We use the right materials and tools for each job so the work holds up to our Northeast seasons and suits your property.
- Hand pruners and loppers for selective cuts
- Hedge trimmers for formal hedges and clean lines
- Pole equipment for taller shrubs and small ornamental trees
Common Use Cases
Trimming works for a range of properties and situations across Westchester, Putnam, and nearby Connecticut.
- Overgrown foundation plantings blocking windows or walkways
- Formal hedges that need crisp, even shaping
- Seasonal pruning to encourage flowering and dense growth
- Clearing sightlines at driveways and entrances for safety
- Shaping ornamentals before they get woody and difficult to restore
Things to Consider
- Timing matters — flowering shrubs are pruned after they bloom to avoid cutting off next year's buds.
- Selective pruning (removing whole branches back to a point) keeps plants healthier than repeated hard shearing.
- We avoid topping shrubs into tight balls, which thins the interior and shortens plant life.
- Heavily overgrown shrubs may need a multi-season restoration rather than a single hard cut.
Our Process
How We Approach Trimming
Assessment
We walk the property, identify each plant type, and plan cuts that improve shape and health without over-pruning.
Selective pruning
Dead, damaged, and crossing branches come out first, then we shape for a natural, full form.
Hedge finishing
Hedges are trimmed slightly wider at the base than the top so lower branches get light and stay full.
Cleanup
All clippings are collected and hauled away, leaving your beds and lawn clean.
Trimming FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide trimming across Westchester, Putnam, and nearby Connecticut, with Mount Kisco as our home base.
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