Most cedar hedges need two trims a year to stay dense and healthy: one in spring to clear winter damage, and one as growth slows in late summer. Bisson Services trims hedges and shrubs of any size across Ottawa and Prescott-Russell and removes all the waste, or leaves it for you to compost if you prefer.
Regular trimming is what grows a dense, healthy cedar hedge. Cedars need a lot of sun, and as neighbouring trees fill in the canopy they can shade the hedge until sections die out. Pruning those trees to let the sun reach the hedge is just as important as trimming the hedge itself.
In spring, hedges are trimmed to remove the winter damage, including dead and broken branches. This is when a hedge grows the most. Like trees, hedges slow their growth in late summer to conserve moisture and prepare for winter, which is the time for the second trim.
Cedars will not produce new growth from old wood. One wrong cut can leave a black hole in the hedge that never recovers, and a cedar that is not kept trimmed can quickly grow beyond the point of recovery. Do not let more than 15 cm grow before trimming.
Whatever the size of your hedge, Bisson Services takes on small and large hedges of any type. Every trim uses the right equipment and is cut with care, and all waste is removed, or left for you to compost if you wish.
Twice a year for most hedges: in spring to clear winter damage, and again in late summer as growth slows. Do not let more than 15 cm grow between trims.
No. Cedars do not regrow from old wood, so a cut into bare wood leaves a permanent hole. That is why regular, light trims matter.
Yes, all waste is removed. If you would rather compost it yourself, we can leave it for you.
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