Shrub & Hedge Trimming in South Florida
Montenegro Lawn Service trims and shapes shrubs, hedges and topiary across Broward and Miami-Dade County, from privacy hedges and parking lot buffers to clipped borders and sculpted shrubs, for residential and commercial properties.
In South Florida a hedge never stops growing. Ficus, clusia, podocarpus and the rest put on new growth almost year round, and a hedge that is only cut back when it gets wild loses its shape and thins at the base. Regular shaping keeps the line, the height and the density.
How often should hedges be trimmed?
During the summer growing season most hedges need shaping every few weeks to hold a crisp line; in the cooler months the interval stretches. On a maintenance contract the trimming is built into the schedule rather than done when someone complains.
Why do hedges go thin at the bottom?
Because they are cut straight up and down or wider at the top, so the top shades out the base. Shaping a hedge slightly narrower at the top than the bottom lets light reach the lower branches, which keeps it full to the ground.
Do you trim trees?
Montenegro trims shrubs and hedges and maintains palms and groundcover beds. Tree trimming is not part of the service and is referred to a licensed tree service, which keeps that work with crews equipped and insured for it.
Common Questions
- Can you bring an overgrown hedge back?
- Usually, yes. Most hedges can be cut back in stages over a season to recover their shape without killing the plants.
- Do you haul the clippings away?
- Yes. Clippings are cleaned up and taken off the property in owned trucks.
- Is shrub and hedge trimming included in maintenance contracts?
- Yes. On commercial and residential maintenance it is part of the scheduled scope rather than an extra visit.
Let’s Walk Your Property.
Tell us about it and we’ll come see it in person, free. Every bid starts with a site walk and ends with a written scope.