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Professional pruning that maintains shape, promotes health, and keeps plants at the right size. Expert care for hedges, boxwoods, and ornamentals—serving Snowden Village and Central Park.
Good pruning promotes plant health, maintains proper size, and improves density. Bad pruning damages plants and creates maintenance problems.
Most shrub problems stem from improper pruning or neglect. Overgrown shrubs block windows, crowd walkways, and look unkempt. But aggressive shearing creates weak growth, bare spots, and plants that need constant maintenance.
In Snowden Village and Central Park, we see a lot of builder-grade landscaping with shrubs that were planted too close together or in the wrong locations. Professional trimming keeps these plants under control without destroying their natural form—or we can recommend replacement when shrubs have outgrown their space.
The right approach depends on the plant: formal hedges need shearing for crisp lines, while flowering shrubs need selective hand pruning to maintain blooms. We know the difference and prune accordingly.
Keep shrubs at appropriate size for their location. Prevent window blockage, walkway encroachment, and crowding between plants.
Selective thinning allows sunlight and air into plant interiors. Reduces disease, promotes healthy interior growth, and prevents bare-center syndrome.
Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Proper cuts heal quickly; improper cuts invite disease and pest problems.
Flowering shrubs pruned at the wrong time won't bloom. We know which shrubs bloom on old wood vs. new wood and time pruning accordingly.
"In Snowden Village and Central Park, I see the same problem over and over: boxwoods and hollies that were planted 18 inches apart when they needed 4 feet. Now they're growing into each other and blocking foundation vents. The fix isn't just shearing them into submission—that makes them worse. We selectively thin to create space, or in some cases, recommend removing every other plant. Good pruning is as much about plant knowledge as it is about sharp tools."
— Brandon Wynn, Owner & Operator, Cardinal Outdoors
Maintenance Trimming
$150–$300
Routine shaping, most properties
Heavy Pruning/Rejuvenation
$250–$500+
Overgrown shrubs, extensive work
Pricing based on number/size of plants and condition. We quote by the job after assessing your property.
Snowden Village's HOA-maintained common areas set expectations for individual properties. Keeping your shrubs trimmed and neat helps maintain neighborhood standards and property values. We see mostly boxwood hedges and foundation plantings here.
Central Park's family-oriented community has varied landscaping from townhomes to larger single-family lots. Shrub trimming needs range from simple hedge maintenance to more complex ornamental pruning. We adapt our approach to each property.
Tell us about your shrubs and we'll provide a detailed quote. Photos are helpful if you can share them.
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(540) 993-6047