Tall variegated hedge brought back into line
Loose top growth taken off and the face cut flat for a tidy boundary hedge.
Hedge trimming and shaping
From low box borders and topiary to tall boundary hedges, trimmed to clean, even lines with every clipping cleaned up.
What's included
- Trimming the top and sides to an even, tidy shape
- Shaping balls, standards, cones and formal box hedges
- Cutting back hedges that have grown over paths, driveways and fences
- Raking out clippings from under and around the hedge
- Taking away all the green waste
Hedges I look after
Low box hedges and garden borders, clipped standards and topiary, front boundary hedges and tall privacy hedges along back fences. Whether it needs a light tidy or a serious cut back, the aim is the same: a hedge that looks sharp and grows back thick and even.
How often should you trim a hedge in Auckland?
Auckland's mild climate means many hedges keep growing for most of the year. For most people two to three trims a year keeps a hedge looking neat. Fast growers and formal shapes may need more regular attention.
Regular trimming is also easier on the hedge. Taking a little off often keeps it dense and leafy, while leaving it too long can mean a harder cut back and a few bare patches while it recovers. Read my guide to when to trim hedges.
Very overgrown hedges
If a hedge has really got away on you, I can bring the height and width back down. Some hedges handle a hard cut back better than others, so I'll talk you through what to expect before I start.
Helpful guides
- When to trim your hedge in Auckland
- Best hedge plants for Auckland gardens
- Can you cut an overgrown hedge back hard?
- Common hedge pests and diseases in Auckland
- What affects the cost of hedge trimming and tree work?
Where I work
I look after gardens in St Heliers, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, Ōrākei, Remuera, Glendowie, Meadowbank and Stonefields.
Recent jobs
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Long backyard hedge levelled
Two different hedges along the back fence trimmed to one even height.
Common questions
How much does hedge trimming cost?
It depends on the size of the hedge and how overgrown it is, so I'll give you a free quote first. For a rough idea, have a look at my guide prices.
Do you shape topiary and standards?
Yes. I shape balls, standards and formal box hedges as well as trimming everyday boundary hedges.
Do you take the hedge clippings away?
Yes. All the clippings are cleaned up and taken away. It's included in the price.
Can you trim tall hedges?
Yes. Let me know roughly how tall and long your hedge is when you get in touch, or send a photo.
Other things I can help with
Several jobs can often be done in one visit.
- Tree trimming and pruningCutting back, lifting and shaping trees, plus pruning fruit trees at the right time of year.
- Tree removalTrees taken down safely, bit by bit, with all the wood cleared away.
- Garden clean upsWeeds pulled, beds cleared and overgrown plants cut back, so your garden feels manageable again.
- Green waste removalAlways included, so you're never left with a pile of clippings. I can take away piles you've cleared too.