Ward End is a settled suburb of inter-war and later houses, most with medium gardens and a hedge to the front. Close to Ward End Park there are plenty of mature trees, and hedges grow well in the light and shade they create. We cut them back to a tidy shape so the front of your house looks cared for.
A one-off trim will bring an overgrown hedge back into line, while regular visits keep it there. We cut the sides and top, take the clippings with us and leave the path swept. We are happy to talk through heights and lines before starting.
The houses in Ward End usually have enough room for a proper front hedge, and a good one adds a lot to the street. Left alone, though, it widens, tilts and loses its crisp top. We cut it back to a straight line, set the height you prefer and tidy the base, so it looks sharp from the road. It is a simple job that suits the plot sizes found here.
Privet and laurel are common, and both take a firm trim well. We keep the face slightly narrower at the top than the bottom, which lets light reach the lower leaves and helps the hedge stay thick all the way down. That is how a hedge keeps its density rather than going bare underneath. Regular trims make this much easier to keep up.
Mature trees near Ward End Park drop leaves, seeds and twigs, and some of it ends up in the hedges around the neighbouring streets. Debris trapped inside a hedge can cause dead patches. When we trim in Ward End, we clear it out from the base and the top surface as part of the job. Clearing it also keeps the hedge healthier through the winter.
Shade from larger trees can also make one side of a hedge grow thinner. We cannot change the light, but we can trim to even out the shape and encourage fresh growth where it is possible. If one stretch is simply too thin to recover, we will tell you honestly and discuss what could be done. Either way, you will know where you stand.
Medium rear gardens in Ward End often have a long hedge along one or two sides. These can be cut at the same time as the front, which saves return visits. We take care with fences and sheds, and we bag every clipping. Nesting birds are checked for first. We also cover Washwood Heath, Stechford and Hodge Hill for the same service.
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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Usually, yes. Most medium gardens in Ward End can be done in a single visit, front and back together. We agree the heights and lines with you first, then cut everything and clear the waste before leaving. We also take the clippings away.
Often it is because the top has been allowed to spread and shade the lower leaves. We trim the face so it is slightly narrower at the top, which lets light reach the base. It takes a season to see the effect.
Trapped leaves and twigs can cause dead patches if left sitting inside the hedge. We clear debris from the surface and base when we trim, which helps keep the hedge healthy and tidy. If the hedge is already patchy, we can talk through options.
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.
