Hedge Cutting in Merseyside

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Hedge Cutting

Hedges brought back into shape, with the mess taken with us.

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Gardens, trees & grounds

Hedge cutting and reshaping

A hedge is a boundary, a screen and a windbreak, and it only works while it is kept in shape. Left alone it grows out and up, goes bare at the base, takes light from the whole garden and starts causing arguments over the fence.

We cut to line and face, tapering slightly so the base gets light and stays furnished rather than going leggy. Overgrown hedges can usually be brought back hard over a couple of seasons, though how far depends on the species: yew and beech take it well, conifers such as leylandii do not. Everything is cleared and the base raked over.

Hedge Cutting by Merseyside Driveways

What's included

What the job covers

Everything that goes into doing the job properly, so nothing gets left half-finished.

Cutting to line, level and a tapered face
Height reduction and reshaping as agreed
Advice on how hard a species can safely be cut back
Nesting-bird checks before work during the season
Clippings collected, removed and disposed of
Base and surrounding beds raked over and left clean

How it works

From first call to final sweep-up

Why choose us

The difference is in the preparation

A driveway or patio should do more than look good when it is first laid. We focus on careful preparation, quality workmanship and the details that help create an outdoor space designed to perform for years to come.

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Common questions

Hedge Cutting FAQs

When should hedges be cut?

It varies by species, and nesting birds are protected through spring and summer. We check for active nests before cutting and will reschedule where we find one.

Can an overgrown hedge be brought back?

Often, but it depends on the species. Yew and beech take hard cutting well; conifers such as leylandii do not regenerate from bare old wood, so there is a limit you cannot go past.

How often should a hedge be cut?

Most formal hedges want cutting once or twice a year to stay tight. A fast grower left for several years takes a lot more work to bring back.

Do you clear up the clippings?

Yes. The clippings go with us and the base is raked over. It is usually the main reason people would rather not do it themselves.

Can you cut the neighbour’s side?

Only with their agreement, and we will not go onto a neighbouring property without it. You can cut growth overhanging your own boundary back to the line.

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