Expert hedge care tailored to your garden’s needs

Expert hedge, brush, and shrub trimming, pruning, and shaping services across London

  • We trim both formal and informal hedges, as well as mixed hedgerows
  • Professional equipment and attention to detail
  • Free disposal of one Blаck Bin Bag of green waste
  • Contactless services available whenever possible
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Professional hedge trimming and pruning

Get a reliable hedge trimming service in London in 4 simple steps

As trusted local gardeners in London, we’re dedicated to keeping your community beautiful. Our team knows the unique needs of London gardens and is just a call away.

1. Book your slot

Book your slot by using our app, online booking form, or by simply giving us a call!

2. Enjoy a contactless service

The hedge pruning services can be completely contactless if you wish.

3. Let the experts get to work

Our gardeners will arrive with all the right tools and carefully trim and shape your hedges, shrubs, or bushes to your desired look.

4. Enjoy your neatly cut hedges

You will be able to fully enjoy your garden with neatly cut hedges as our shrub trimming and bush trimming service will take care of all your needs.

🌿 When hedges get out of hand, we’re here to help

Overgrown hedges aren’t just unsightly, they can quickly become a real problem. Maybe the branches are stretching out over the pavement, creating a hazard or obstructing pedestrians. Maybe they’re creeping over your garden path, blocking your windows, or cutting off natural light to your home.

For many homeowners, hedge trimming can feel overwhelming. Without the right tools or experience, the task becomes frustrating, time-consuming, and even unsafe, especially when tall hedges or thorny varieties are involved. Ladders, clippers, clean-up… it’s a lot to manage.

Some clients also face legal responsibilities. Neighbours may raise concerns about shared boundary hedges, or local councils may step in if overgrowth is affecting public pathways or roads.

The good news? You don’t have to deal with it alone. Whether it’s a light shape-up or a heavy-duty cutback, our expert gardeners have the tools, training, and techniques to get it done quickly, safely, and to the highest standard.

The types of hedges we trim and prune

Maintenance hedge trimming and formative hedge pruning are important for several reasons. These techniques can help you stimulate fruit and flower growth, get rid of diseased or dead branches as well as help prevent overgrowth, which can hinder the growth of your other plants.

The Fantastic Services gardeners can help you with professional hedge trimming in London. Here are just some of the types of hedges and shrubs we can help you with:

  • Cypress hedges, including Leyland Cypress and Lawson Cypress.
  • Deciduous hedges, such as Beech, Hazel, Hornbeam, Forsythia, etc.
Gardener in green uniform during hedge pruning service.
  • Evergreen hedges, including Laurel, Buxus, Piracantha, Thuja, Holy, Privet, etc.
  • Mixed hedgerows - mixtures of different species including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Field Maple, Spindle, Dogwood, Hazel and Guelder Rose

But this isn’t all that our professional gardeners can do for your garden. Besides hedges, we can also trim, shape and prune all types of shrubs and bushes.

Benefits of regular hedge trimming and pruning

  • Enhanced curb appeal: Well-maintained hedges, shrubs, and bushes significantly improve the overall appearance of your property. A visually appealing landscape can increase property value and leave a lasting impression.
  • Promotes healthy growth: Regular trimming removes dead or diseased branches and stimulates fuller, stronger growth. Healthier plants are more resistant to pests and environmental stress.
  • Better air and light flow: Proper pruning opens up hedges, improving sunlight and air circulation. This supports vibrant foliage and helps prevent mold or mildew.
  • Improved safety and visibility: Trimming prevents hedges from blocking paths, windows, or driveways. Clear lines of sight increase safety for pedestrians and enhance home security.
  • Pest prevention: Pruning helps reduce hiding spots for insects and rodents. Fewer pests means less garden damage and fewer chemicals needed.
  • Seasonal readiness: Pruning prepares your plants to handle seasonal stress like storms or frost. Proper prep can prevent breakage and protect your garden investment.
  • Custom aesthetic: Shaping allows you to style your hedges to match your landscape design. A well-designed hedge adds personality and polish to your garden.
  • Long-term cost control: Regular maintenance keeps overgrowth in check. It prevents larger, more expensive jobs in the future.
  • Eco-friendly benefits: Healthy, trimmed plants support a better garden ecosystem. Improved air quality and plant health contribute to a greener environment.
  • Maximised outdoor space: Cutting back overgrown shrubs can free up valuable garden area. More space means more room for relaxing, entertaining, or planting.
Professional gardener in green uniform, trimming a hedge with an orange hedge trimmer.

How is the hedge trimming service in London usually performed?

After booking the service, the Fantastic Services gardeners will arrive at your property. They will need a parking spot near your property so that they can unload the equipment and get to work in terms of your hedge maintenance priorities.

An important benefit of this service is that it can be completely contactless for your safety and peace of mind. You can allow access to your property through a side gate or if you have an open front garden, the hedge trimming service can be performed contactlessly and you don’t need to meet the gardeners at all as they get to work on your garden.

Once your hedges are trimmed, our team will collect the clippings and dispose of one black bin bag of green waste at no extra cost. If there’s more to remove, additional bags can be taken away for a small fee. Our pricing is transparent and tailored to your garden and factors like hedge size, height, and condition may affect the final cost. For larger or more complex jobs, we’ll arrange an in-person visit to provide an accurate, no-obligation quote.

Almost the same process is followed for shrubs and bushes. The gardeners can deal with greenery that is up to 4 metres in height. For anything higher, you will need to book our tree surgery service.

The gardeners will bring all the equipment that’s needed for the job to be carried out.

We also recommend checking for nesting birds prior to booking. If any are present, it’s best to wait until the nesting season ends. Our team follows eco-friendly practices, protecting local wildlife and recycling green waste into mulch or compost wherever possible.

Professional hedge trimming results in London

Clean and shaped hedges following professional trimming Before Tall and messy hedge line prior to professional maintenance After
Freshly cut hedge in residential front garden Before Dense, uneven shrubs needing expert hedge trimming After
Crisp, well-defined lawn edges after grass cutting Before Lawn with overgrown edges before trimming After

Our gardening team in London

Professional Kaloyan
Kaloyan 4.4/5 257 ratings

Number of bookings: 1407

With Fantastic Services for: 3 years

Specialities:

Hedge, bush, and shrub trimming and pruning Stump grinding and removal Tree felling and removal

What the reviews say

"Expert garden care and pressure washing. My garden looks vibrant, and surfaces are renewed."

- Liam H.

Professional Lorans
Lorans 4/5 15 ratings

Number of bookings: 60

With Fantastic Services for: 2 years

Specialities:

Fence installation Gardening maintenance Decking installation and repair

What the reviews say

"Beyond impressed with these gardening maestros! They didn't just trim hedges; they sculpted beauty with a safety-first approach. My garden is now my sanctuary."

- Ethan P.

Professional Dimitar
Dimitar 4.9/5 213 ratings

Number of bookings: 767

With Fantastic Services for: 2 years

Specialities:

Lawn mowing Crown lifting, reduction, and thinning Fence installation and repair

What the reviews say

"My garden was an eyesore until these professionals stepped in. They shaped, trimmed, and prioritized safety in every move, making my space stunning."

- Zara D.

Frequently asked questions about our hedge trimming and pruning in London

When is the best time to have my hedge cosmetically trimmed and formatively pruned?
This will ultimately depend on the type of hedge you have. Please call us for a consultation.
How high can you go in hedge, bush and shrub trimming?
The gardeners can trim plants up to 4 metres in height. For anything higher, you will have to use our tree surgery services.
Are there any laws that oblige me to maintain my hedge?
Yes, there are. There are also laws which oblige you to take care of local wildlife living in your hedge, such as nesting birds. You should exercise extreme caution with the latter.
We have a boundary hedge with my neighbours. Whose responsibility is it to maintain it?
Boundary hedges are your and your neighbours’ responsibility. You need to trim and prune what’s on your property, and they need to maintain what’s on their property.
How often should I have my hedges trimmed?
It depends on the hedge type. Fast-growing hedges like Privet may need trimming 2–3 times per season, while slower-growing varieties like Laurel may only need one or two cuts per year. We’re happy to advise based on your garden’s needs.
Can you trim very large or tall hedges?
Our team can trim hedges, shrubs, and bushes up to 4 metres high. If your hedge exceeds that height, we’ll recommend our tree surgery services.
Do you shape hedges as well as trim them?
Yes! We offer both standard trimming and detailed hedge shaping for formal designs. Just let us know your preferences when booking.
Is hedge trimming allowed during nesting season?
Legally, you should avoid disturbing nesting birds (typically March - August). If birds are found nesting in your hedge, we’ll recommend postponing the service until the season ends.
Do I need to be at home during the service?
Not at all. As long as we have access to your garden, our licensed gardeners can carry out the service contactlessly and leave your property neat and tidy.
What happens to the hedge clippings and green waste?
We collect and dispose of one black bin bag of green waste for free. If there’s more, we can remove it for a small additional fee.
Are your hedge trimming services available across all of London?
Yes! We provide hedge trimming in all London boroughs, from North and South London to East and West. You can check prices and availability online.

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