Hedge Trimming Service
Nothing has quite the same impact as a great hedge. The sharp lines and smooth curves, the precision trimming that draws the eye and highlights a great lawn. The range of forms that bridge the gap between green space and architecture.
Our Hedge Trimming Process
Inspection & Consultation
We assess the type, size, and condition of your hedges to determine the right trimming technique and frequency for optimal health and appearance.
Shaping & Pruning
Using professional-grade equipment, we trim for clean lines and uniform shape while selectively pruning to remove dead or weak branches.
Height Management
Whether you want your hedge tall for privacy or low for a decorative border, we’ll trim to the height you prefer and manage growth accordingly.
Clean-Up
No mess left behind. We remove all trimmings, sweep pathways, and leave your yard looking neat and polished.
How Often Should Hedges Be Trimmed?
Murraya (Mock Orange)
Moderate to fast growth rate. In Brisbane’s warm climate, Mrraya produces multiple strong flushes of growth from spring through early autumn. Peak season growth can require trimming every 4-6 weeks to maintain a sharp finish. Our annual hedge product package can extend these intervals to 6-8 weekly and results in a better looking hedge year round. Murraya are generally hardy and pest resistant when healthy and not stressed. Our once yearly slow release fertiliser application helps to boots plant health, minimise pest issues and look it’s best with consistent dark green foliage. Borers are one pest that can cause gradual damage to even the best kept Murraya hedge. We offer long term prevenative and curative treatments, and the benefit of our regularly scheduled visits are that we can keep a close eye on things and take action before large issues appear.
Duranta
The most common variety of Duranta in Brisbane is Sheena’s Gold. During summer months Duranta exhibits extremely fast growth - ideal for quick screening, but requires additional maintenance to maintain a neat and tidy hedge. Duranta can experience pest issues when under stress, but these are usually minor and can be easily rectified with the appropriate product treatment or additional feeding and watering. With our hedge product package in place we can produce a Duranta hedge with great colour, density and a tidy finish with a 6-8 weekly trimming interval (usually 4 weekly for hedges that don’t receive our tailored product package).
Lillypilly (Syzygium Varieties)
Generally on the slower growing end of the large hedge spectrum, however Lillypillies can still put on large amounts of growth given the right conditions (such as high rainfall) during peak growing periods. Older varieties are prone to Psyllid damage, but newer varieties are generally resistant. Growth rates can vary slightly between varieties, we find an 8-10 week interval is suitable for maintaining neat, compact Lillypilly hedges when treated with our annual product package. In some special cases we can extend the trimming interval even longer. The fertiliser component of our product package provides trace elements which are beneficial for Lillypillies growing in Brisbane soils. They are tolerant of humidity and generally quite hardy once established - aside from Psyllids which we can treat if required.
Buxus (Box Hedge)
Usually selected as a small, low growing hedge - Buxus have the slowest growth rate of any hedge plants grown in Brisbane. However given the small leave size and growth habit we recommend a 6-8 weekly trimming interval.
Buxus can be susceptible to a number of issues including poor drainage and overwatering, fungal issues particulary in humidity, heat stress due to heatwave conditions and water stress due to underwatering. Given the sensitivity of Buxus, they benefit greatly from care as part of our regular garden maintenance program which includes feeding at the right times throughout the year.
Bougainvillea
Can have an extremely fast growth rate in Brisbane with the right conditions during peak growing season. The trimming interval varies depending on the desired structure and standard required, typically 6-8 weekly trimming is suitable.
Bougainvillea are quite a tough plant and don’t tend to experience many pest or disease issues. They require minimal feeding and have a low water requirement when established.
Bougainvillea thorns pose a danger during maintenance - new growth often has soft thorns, but older mature stems have hard, woody thorns that often cause infection if they pierce skin. Most gardeners don’t enjoy working on Bougainvilleas, but with the right safety gear, equipment and a good maintenance plan we can reliably shape these plants and encourage amazing displays of colour during flowering.
Golden Penda
Grown as either a feature tree or a shaped hedge - this native species is well suited to the growing conditions in Southeast Queensland. With a moderate growth rate during summer we suggest an 8-10 weekly trimming interval during active growth, depending on the standard of hedge required.
Being a native it has very good tolerance to local growing conditions, performing well in humidity and generally hardy with minimal pest and disease issues. We recommend avoiding high Phosphorous fertilisers, applying only a light native fertiliser in spring.
Small Tree/Shrub Varieties
Many small ornamental trees and shrubs can be maintained as hedges. Maintenance requirements will vary depending on the species, the desired shape, structure and sharpness. We are happy to provide an onsite assessment to determine the ideal maintenance program taking into consideration the microclimate of your location and the unique growing conditions of your garden.
Brisbane’s climate allows for year-round hedge growth which means regular professional maintenance (including the correct product applications at the right time) is essential to keep hedges tight, healthy and structurally balanced.
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Testimonials
“I don’t often review but feel compelled after seeing these guys at work. The most professional job of our hedges ever seen. It was no easy feat with the size of our hedges but they managed it without a worry. Very impressed and highly recommend this business!”
— Cameron Sutherland
“Great service and a very good clean up afterwards. Prompt and professional. I will continue to use this excellent business.”
— Gerard King
“The Volt team are such a pleasure to have as gardeners. 3 fine young men attacked my neglected garden and had it looking lovely in no time. They are professional hard working and discuss what is best. I am having them on a regular basis and look forward to a colourful pretty garden for spring.”