Can you reduce a hedge that's got too wide?

Yes, and it's one of the most common requests — privet especially creeps outward every year. How far it can safely come back depends on the species, and we'll tell you straight.

Services

Hedge Trimming & Shaping

Hedge cutting and shaping across Newark and the surrounding villages — clean lines, sharp finish, mess cleared as we go.

Hedges are the bulk of what we do, and the job we're proudest of.

Straightening up laurel is a genuine skill — those thick, awkward leaves make a clean finish hard to get, and a bad cut leaves a hedge looking chewed for months. Privet that has crept out a foot a year needs reducing in width as well as height. Conifers need judging carefully, because cut too far into old wood they simply won't come back. Yew and topiary need shaping rather than shearing.

We do all of it, from a quick tidy-up trim to taming something that has become more jungle than hedge. Everything comes down onto sheets and leaves with us — you get the finished hedge without a fortnight of clippings blowing round the garden.

"The trees and shrubs were cut back and shaped which made the garden look amazing!"

What's included

Laurel, privet, conifer, yew and mixed hedging
Height reductions and width reductions
Topiary and shaped specimens
Straight lines and square tops
Clippings sheeted up and removed
Overgrown hedges brought back under control

Reviews

Loved by customers

5.0 · from 5 verified reviews

We’ve had 2 jobs done by the lads now and have been really happy with both! Extremely hard working, friendly and very professional. Would definitely recommend!

Francesca

Jun 2026

We've been using these gardeners for around two years now, and I honestly couldn't recommend them more highly. They take great care of our garden, regularly cutting the grass, keeping the edges neat, and making sure everything always looks tidy and well maintained. They've also done an excellent job cutting back our trees and bushes, helping to keep the garden under control and looking its best throughout the year. What really stands out is their reliability, attention to detail, and the pride they take in their work. They always leave everything spotless when they're finished. It's such a pleasure having gardeners you can completely trust to do a fantastic job every time. We're delighted with the service they've provided over the past two years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for hardworking, professional, and friendly gardeners.

Nina Mcgarrigle

Jun 2026

The guys cut back some very overgrown shrubs and reduced the width of a ridiculously thick privet hedge for me. They were professional, polite and efficient, did a great job and left no mess behind. I’d definitely use them again.

Sue Hartley

Jun 2026

Couldn’t recommend more highly Super job done, clearing boarders out and cutting back. Polite, tidy.and couldn’t believe how quickly Charlie got the job done! Booked on a regular basis now as very pleased.

Julia Bradshaw

Jun 2026

Charlie was the ultimate professional from quote to the end of the job! The trees and shrubs were cut back and shaped which made the garden look amazing!

Joy Summerell

May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Most hedges are best trimmed in late summer once nesting season is over, though plenty can be tidied at other times. We always check a hedge for active nests before starting.

What we do