Newport is a city of contrasts, with Victorian terraces close to the centre and big suburban estates stretching out on every side. Hedges in both settings need regular attention, and a front hedge that is left too long soon starts to crowd the pavement. We cut and shape hedges across Newport, from a single front boundary to a whole garden's worth of planting.
You can book us for a one-off tidy or a regular visit through the growing season. We cut the sides and top, take the clippings with us and leave the path swept, so the only thing you notice afterwards is the improvement in how the property looks.
Many Newport homes have a low front hedge that doubles as the boundary with the pavement. These grow outwards quickly, and an overgrown one can block the footpath, hide a gate or cut off the view when you pull out of the drive. We trim them back to a clean line, with the width kept in so people can walk past without brushing against branches.
On the large suburban estates, the issue is often a long run of the same hedge along a side or rear fence. Keeping a straight edge over a long distance takes patience and a steady hand. We work along the whole length so the finished hedge looks even from start to finish, with no dips or bulges where the cut changed. That keeps the whole boundary looking cared for.
Newport has plenty of mature street trees, and their roots, shade and falling leaves all affect the hedges growing nearby. A hedge under a large tree can become thin and patchy, because less light reaches it. We cut with that in mind, avoiding a harsh trim on a plant that is already struggling, and we will say plainly if a hedge is past saving.
Where a hedge and a tree meet, we also keep an eye on any branches that need separate attention. Belle Vue Park and the streets around it show how well trees and planting can sit together when someone keeps them in order, and the same applies to an ordinary garden. If a tree needs a different kind of work, we can advise on that too.
Before any cutting between spring and summer we check for nests, and we leave an active one alone until the birds have finished. After the work we load the green waste and sweep up the drive and the pavement edge, so nothing is left for your neighbours to step round. We cut hedges in Newport and also cover Caerleon, Bettws, Rogerstone, Maindee and Duffryn, so ask about any of those.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Newport.
Hedge TrimmingA rounded garden tree trimmed beside a conservatory and ivy cut back from a roof-high outbuilding in Newport.
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Hedge TrimmingOvergrown hedges, a leaning conifer and tall boundary growth along a narrow lane, tackled as one hedge trimming project in Abertillery.
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Hedge TrimmingLarge evergreen hedges and shrubs pressing in on the front steps of a red-brick house in Barry, shown before cutting back.
See the project →We work across South Wales. Pick your town to see how hedge trimming works locally.
Most garden hedges need cutting once or twice a year, but the right rhythm depends on the plant, the shape you want and the nesting season.
Read the guide →Hedge cutting is priced on the job in front of us, and a handful of practical factors explain why two hedges that look similar can need very different amounts of work.
Read the guide →Some hedges just need a single tidy-up, while others stay manageable only with planned visits, and the right choice depends on the hedge and how you use your garden.
Read the guide →Most garden hedges do well with one or two cuts a year, depending on the species. Fast growers such as privet and Leylandii often need more attention. We can look at yours and suggest a sensible routine instead of cutting more often than needed.
Yes. We cut it back so the path is clear and the hedge sits within your boundary, then take the clippings away. If it has grown too wide to cut back in one go, we will explain how we would reduce it in stages.
Usually yes, though we may need to reach the far side. It is worth letting your neighbour know beforehand so we can get access to their side if needed. We will cut your side tidy and handle the clippings.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.