Hedge Trimming - Conifer in Newton Abbot

### Why Conifers Need Specialist Attention

Conifer hedges grow fast and create serious amounts of waste when trimmed. More importantly, they don't recover from mistakes like deciduous hedges do. Cut too far back and you're left with permanent brown patches or dead sections.

We trim all types of conifer hedges - Leylandii, Lawson Cypress, Thuja, Yew - using proper equipment and understanding how each variety responds to cutting. Whether it's routine maintenance or tackling an overgrown monster, we get it back under control without killing it.

### The Reality of Conifer Trimming

This isn't a quick job. Large conifer hedges create astonishing amounts of waste. We bring proper hedge cutters, protective equipment, and the means to remove every last clipping. The work is dusty, scratchy, and hard on equipment, which is why most people hire it out.

We cut to your preferred height and shape, working methodically to ensure even coverage. For height reduction, we'll advise on how much can safely be removed without exposing bare wood that won't regrow.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Trim conifers little and often rather than letting them get out of hand. A 6-inch trim twice a year is easier and cheaper than hacking off three feet every five years.

### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Cut to green growth only, avoid brown wood | Hacked back to bare stems that won't recover | | Even, consistent height across entire hedge | Wavy top line and bald patches | | All waste removed from site | Clippings dumped in customer's bin or left piled up | | Tidy cuts that heal well | Torn, jagged cuts that brown and die |