Stourbridge is hilly, and that shapes how a hedge gets cut. Between the period houses and the 20th century estates, plenty of gardens sit on a slope, with boundary hedges that have been left to grow tall over the seasons. We trim them back to a neat, even line and make sure the bottom edge is as tidy as the top.
You can book us for a single cut to bring a hedge back in hand, or for regular visits through the growing season. Either way we take the clippings away with us and sweep the paths and patio before we go.
On a slope, a hedge can be awkward to reach and awkward to judge. The ground drops away on one side, so a cut that looks level from the lawn can look lopsided from the road. We check the line from both sides, work from stable footing, and use ladders or steps only where the ground allows it, setting them up carefully.
In Stourbridge we often see long runs of hedge along the edge of a garden that rises towards the road or falls towards a neighbour. Cutting these means keeping the top consistent along the whole run, even when the base steps up or down. Done properly, the hedge follows the land and looks deliberate rather than patchy. That is the kind of detail people notice from the lane or the next garden along.
Mature trees are a feature of Stourbridge, and they affect hedges beneath them. Falling leaves, dripping sap and shade all change how a hedge grows, often leaving it thin on the shaded side. We trim to encourage even growth where we can, and we are honest when a section has been shaded for so long that it will not fill back in.
Leylandii and other conifers are common behind the older houses and along the estates, and they can climb well above head height. We reduce them gradually and carefully, because cutting back into bare brown wood will not regrow. If a hedge has gone too far, we will explain the options before we cut anything. Stourbridge gardens often have both, and the hedge usually tells us which method to use.
We arrive, agree the line you want, and cut the sides and top in one visit where the hedge allows. Nesting birds are checked for first, and any active nest is left alone. Everything we cut in Stourbridge is bagged and removed, and the ground beneath the hedge is raked or swept. We also cover Amblecote, Pedmore and Wollaston for the same work.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
Hedge TrimmingA tall conifer screen at the end of a long garden cut back, with cuttings on the lawn and tools nearby.
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Hedge TrimmingA tall, thick Leylandii hedge on a Birmingham plot was reduced and topped off, with the clippings chipped on site.
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Hedge TrimmingA very large conifer hedge beside a Solihull driveway was reduced in height, with the clippings fed through the chipper.
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Yes. We assess the ground first, work from stable footing and check the line from both sides so the finished top looks level. Where the slope makes access awkward, we plan the cut around it rather than rushing. Tell us about steps or uneven ground when you get in touch.
Conifers like Leylandii do not regrow from old bare wood, so we only cut back to where green growth remains. We usually reduce the height and width over more than one visit. We will explain what is possible on your hedge before starting.
Yes. We bag and remove all clippings and sweep the paths, patio and drive before we leave. If you would prefer to keep some for compost or a garden bonfire where allowed, just mention it when we agree the work.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
