Cedar Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Shaping and Repairing
Cedar hedges and bushes are great privacy screens and wind barriers, as they have very dense foliage. Cedars can grow about 3-6 inches a year in width and a foot or more in height. Regular trimming and shaping is needed to control this annual growth, and to keep the width of the hedge the same. Most cedars have a personality so it is important to know how much you should trim them, with importance given not to create a hole to expose the interior. Hedges that encroach on driveways, sidewalks and pools require more attention to inhibit large outward growth.
Hedge Cleanouts
We love cedars for the privacy they provide, however we don’t love the debris that builds up in them. This debris can increase the risk of fire significantly and should be removed regularly. Beyond that, the debris can build up, restricting new healthy growth, limit airflow affecting tree health and enabling pests, as well as become a great nesting spot for critters that can harm your trees/property. Using highly advanced and specialized tools we will leave the inside of your hedge spotless.
Tree Pruning, Health and Removal
For the most part, trees know what best for themselves. However, when thrusted into our urban environment, they sometimes need a helping hand along the way. In many cases trees are planted too deep and corrective action needs to happen. Other cases they many just need a few dead blanches removed. We take care of that and everything in between. At Hedgehogs we pride ourselves on having the knowledge to do what’s best for your trees and being able to blend that knowledge with your needs and wants. We are Arboriculture Canada certified and love coming up with creative solutions to make your yard look amazing! ps. we love pruning fruit trees also
Topiary/Bonsai
At Hedgehogs we love to get creative. There is nothing more fun that turning a customers hedge/shrub/tree into a work of art
Fertilization/Multching
Nutrition plays a crucial role in keeping your plants healthy. Just like us, they cant survive on water alone, and when the soil isn’t adequate or your really looking to give your plants a leg up, these are useful method to get the most out of your landscape. Many stores sell generic fertilizer supposedly tailored to “hedge and cedar” for example. These often can do more harm than good. Same goes for mulch. Many plants love a nutrient rich thick mulch, others may simply need a skiff of top soil. At Hedgehogs, we custom blend every fertilizer for the specific job/plant and guide the customer to the best mulching practices for plant health.
Hedge Removal
Maybe your worried about ensuring a firesafe landscape, or maybe just looking to switch things up. We can remove your hedgerow and give you a yard with new potential and opportunity.
Hedgehogs is back doing installs! whether your in need of a cedar hedge, some hydrangeas, firesmart hedging alternatives, or anything else, we have you covered!