Overgrown shrubs take over beds and make a clean yard look neglected. We trim, shape, and haul away clippings so your landscaping looks intentional again.
Timing matters for bush trimming in Centennial. Flowering shrubs like lilacs and forsythia should be trimmed right after they bloom, not before. Trimming them in late fall or early spring removes the buds that were set the previous year and you lose the bloom for that season.
Non-flowering shrubs and formal hedges can be trimmed throughout the growing season. A late spring trim and a fall cleanup trim are the standard for most Aurora properties.
Flowering shrubs: trim right after bloom
Evergreen shrubs: early spring or early fall
Formal hedges: once in late spring and once in fall
Overgrown shrubs: initial shaping in early spring before new growth
What We Trim and What We Do Not
We handle shrubs, bushes, and low hedges up to about 10 feet in height. We shape ornamental grasses, trim overgrown foundation plantings, and clean up hedge borders.
We do not handle large tree limbs or any work requiring climbing or aerial equipment. For large tree pruning, we recommend a certified arborist.
Trimming as Part of a Full-Service Package
Bush trimming is available as a standalone visit or as an add-on to your regular mowing schedule. Many customers schedule one trimming visit in late spring and one in October as part of their fall cleanup. Recurring mowing customers get priority scheduling for trimming visits.
After trimming, we blow all the clippings out of beds and off hard surfaces so the property looks clean immediately after we leave.
Most ornamental shrubs in Centennial look best with one or two trims per year, typically in late spring after flowering and again in early fall before dormancy.
Formal hedges may need three to four trims per season to hold a tight shape.
Can trimming hurt my shrubs?
Over-trimming or cutting at the wrong time can stress shrubs and reduce flowering.
We trim conservatively and ask about any specific plants before we start if there is any uncertainty about timing.
Do you remove the clippings?
All clippings are collected and hauled away.
We do not leave brush piles on the property.
What if my bushes are really overgrown?
Overgrown shrubs often require a phased approach.
Cutting them back too aggressively all at once stresses the plant.
We will assess and let you know if a multi-visit plan makes more sense than a single hard cut.
Can I schedule trimming with my regular mowing visit?
We can add a trim visit to a mowing visit or schedule it separately.
Most customers find a dedicated trimming day works better so the crew has enough time to do the job properly.
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