Shrubs and hedges on Maeser properties range from tidy foundation plantings on newer homes to old lilacs and junipers that have been growing on the same farmstead for decades. Left alone, they push into driveways, smother fences, lean over ditches, and lose their shape after heavy snow.
Our bush and hedge trimming service brings them back under control. We shape formal hedges, thin out overcrowded shrubs so light and air reach the middle, cut back plants that crowd walks and buildings, and take on older overgrown shrubs a bit at a time so they recover. We time each cut to the plant, especially spring bloomers, and we haul every branch away so your Maeser yard is left clean and open.
We know the shrubs that grow around Maeser homes and farmsteads, and how snow, wind, and dry air affect each one.
Hedge trimmers, hand pruners, loppers, and pole saws come with us, so we can make clean cuts at any height.
If a shrub should be renewed over a few years instead of sheared hard, we'll tell you why and plan it that way.
Every clipping gets raked out of beds and hauled off, and walks and drives are blown clean before we leave.
With so many Maeser homes set back from the road, the driveway is often lined with shrubs, hedges, or a windbreak someone planted years ago. Over time those plants creep toward the gravel, scratch the sides of trucks and trailers, and block the view of oncoming traffic where the driveway meets the road. That last part is a real safety issue. We cut back driveway plantings so vehicles pass cleanly and drivers can see both ways before pulling out.
When the overgrowth along a drive or field edge has turned into a tangle of volunteer trees and brush, brush clearing takes care of the wild stuff so the shrubs you actually want can be shaped.
Timing matters as much as technique. Lilacs, forsythia, and other spring flowering shrubs set next year’s buds on this year’s growth, soon after they bloom. Trim them in fall or early spring and you cut off the flowers before they ever open. The right window is shortly after the blooms fade. Summer flowering shrubs are the opposite and usually do fine with a late winter or early spring trim. Evergreen hedges like juniper and arborvitae can be shaped lightly through the growing season. We sort out which shrubs you have before we schedule any cuts.
Upright junipers and arborvitae have a habit of splaying open after a wet, heavy snow. The weight bends the branches outward, and some never stand back up. Broken or split leaders need a clean cut to heal well, and sometimes a shrub can be pulled back together with soft ties so it regrows in shape. Shaping hedges slightly narrower at the top than the bottom also helps them shed snow instead of collecting it, which saves a lot of damage over a Maeser winter.
Maeser was settled back in 1878, and some properties still have shrubs planted by earlier generations. Old lilacs, honeysuckle, and similar shrubs can grow into woody thickets that flower only at the top. Cutting them to the ground all at once can kill them. Renewal pruning works better: we remove about a third of the oldest, thickest stems each year, close to the ground, which pushes new growth from the base. Within a few seasons, the shrub is fuller, shorter, and blooming again at eye level.
Every visit includes the basics:
If we notice disease, insect damage, or a shrub that’s on its way out, we’ll mention it so you can decide what to do. Trimming also fits well alongside seasonal cleanups, so beds, borders, and shrubs all get finished on the same day and the yard looks complete instead of half done.
Shrubs planted near irrigation ditches eventually lean over the water, dropping leaves and branches that plug headgates and culverts. Shrubs along fences push against wire and boards until the fence starts to lean. We cut both back to give ditches and fences room. If your fence has already taken damage from years of overgrowth, our fence repair service can straighten it out once the shrubs are back in line. A clear strip of a couple of feet between shrubs and a fence also makes it easier to spot loose boards or sagging wire before they turn into a bigger repair.
Call (801) 669-0512 and we’ll come walk your yard, look at each shrub and hedge, and get them back in shape.
We walk your yard, identify each shrub and hedge, and talk about the shape, size, and clearance you want.
You get a free quote that covers trimming, any renewal pruning, and full cleanup and haul-off of clippings.
We trim each plant at the right time and the right way, shaping hedges, thinning shrubs, and clearing walks and drives.
We walk the finished work with you, adjust any shapes you'd like changed, and leave beds and lawn clean.
