Now that you’ve got your trees all sorted, you want to get your hedges and shrubs looking prim and proper and gain bragging rights for having the prettiest garden in Adelaide.
We can help you there, too!
A Bark Up The Right Tree has over 20 years’ experience in dealing with hedges and shrubs of all shapes and sizes.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Rostrevor, Frewville, Largs North, Largs Bay, or Croydon Park, your shrubs and hedges will be the talk of the town – thanks to our skilled pros!
Whether you need regular maintenance to keep your hedge healthy and growing well, or you need a one-off trim, we’ll get the job done wherever you are in Adelaide.
Why is trimming hedges important?
We’re glad you asked! Here are some excellent reasons for you to get your hedges trimmed regularly:
- Keeps your hedges healthy throughout all seasons
- They’ll be much easier to maintain
- Gets rid of old, dead branches or leaves
- Encourages new growth
- Your garden will look bold and elegant
What diseases and pests will affect my hedges?
You should be on the lookout for:
Myrtle Rust
This air-borne fungus normally affects popular hedges like Lilly Pillies and Callistemons. It first appears as purple pustules, followed by yellow powder spots on the leaves.
Lilly Pilly Psyllid
These sap-sucking insects feed on Lilly Pillies. As a result, the hedge produces disfigured leaves.
Aphids
They’re drawn to the sap on most plants and trees. Curled or browning leaves, unusual leaf drop, or stunted growth are all signs of a possible aphid infestation.
When a disease or pest gets to one section of your hedge, the problem will spread rapidly. If it does, call us and we’ll be right there to sort it out regardless of where you are in Adelaide.
When should you trim a hedge?
New hedges need formative pruning for their first few years after planting. Formative pruning is normally done in winter or early spring. After this, you just need to do maintenance trimming. Do this between spring and summer once a year for informal hedges and twice a year for formal hedges, although some formal hedges may even need three cuts a year.
Not all hedges need trimming regularly. Some only grow during spring or summer while others are very slow growers, so once or twice a year will be plenty.
The best time of year to trim your hedges and how often you’ll need maintenance visits depends on your location in Adelaide and the type of hedges you have.
How do you properly trim a hedge?
After 20 years in the field, we know that doing our work properly isn’t just about the job of trimming a hedge. We put a lot of effort before and after every job to make our customers happy.
Here’s what we do to ensure proper quality work every single time:
Best In The Business
Our expert arborists and tree surgeons are skilled professional experts with years of experience under their respective belts.
Tools Of The Trade
We’ll be there with the best tools and equipment that’ll get the job done – and done well.
We Clean Up After
We’ll leave your property spick and span when we’re done. Our team removes and disposes of garden waste material from pruning hedges when they complete the work.
No Hidden Costs Whatsoever
We’re upfront about every cost for the tasks you want us to complete. We issue upfront quotes for any service you choose, so you’ll be well aware of how much it’ll cost you to engage us.
How much does it cost to trim a hedge?
The cost of hedge trimming depends on several key factors:
- Size, length, and height of the hedge
- The state of the hedge
- Access
- Amount of hedge face that needs trimming (in square meters)
Hedge trimming prices can start at $45 and go right up to $1,500. This is a useful guide to the cost of hedge trimming by size, according to GoTreeQuotes:
1m 2m 3m 5m 6m 8m
2m $45 $90 $120 $310 $390 $450
4m $75 $120 $160 $390 $470 $550
6m $120 $175 $190 $470 $580 $650
8m $160 $220 $250 $580 $630 $750
10m $190 $270 $310 $630 $690 $850
12m $230 $310 $350 $690 $720 $950
14m $270 $340 $390 $720 $760 $1050
Want to bark up the right tree for your Adelaide hedge and shrub trimming needs? Call us on 0413 945 749 today and we’ll get those hedges and shrubs looking spick and span ASAP!
