Bush Trimming

Service Description

1. The Objectives of Trimming When you explain this to a client, focus on these three reasons: Health & Vitality: Removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches allows the plant to direct its energy into healthy new growth and improves airflow, which prevents fungus. Size Control: Keeping shrubs away from house siding, windows, and walkways prevents property damage and maintains clear sightlines for security. Shape & Aesthetics: Giving the shrub a clean, intentional silhouette that complements the home’s architecture. 2. The Professional Workflow Assessment: Before cutting, stand back and identify the plant’s natural growth habit. Some shrubs (like Boxwoods) are meant to be dense and shaped; others (like Hydrangeas or Spirea) look best when pruned to encourage flowering. Sanitation: Ensure your blades are sharp. Dull blades crush the stem rather than cutting it, which leaves a ragged edge that is prone to disease and browning. The "Taper" Technique: The most important pro-tip: The base of the shrub should be wider than the top. If you trim a shrub so the top is wider, the lower branches will be shaded out, causing them to die off and leaving you with a "leggy" or barebottomed plant. Removal: Start by removing the "three D’s": Dead, Damaged, or Diseased branches. Once those are gone, proceed to the outer canopy to shape.