We provide expert hedge trimming services in and around Reading, specialising in high-reach and hard-to-access hedges. With years of experience and a passion for precision, we deliver clean, professional results for homes, estates, and commercial properties.
Whether you need regular maintenance, a one-off tidy-up, or help shaping overgrown hedges, we have the tools and expertise to get it done safely and efficiently. Our team works with care and attention to detail, leaving your outdoor space neat, healthy, and well-presented. For reliable, high-quality hedge cutting in Tunbridge Wells, trust Gecko Tree Surgeons to keep your garden looking its best.
Young privet hedges respond well to frequent trimming throughout spring and summer. This encourages strong root growth and helps develop a fuller base.
To help shape and establish beech hedges, formative pruning is usually best carried out in early and late summer. For mature beech hedges, more extensive cutting can be done during the winter months if needed.
Boxwood hedges require shaping at least twice a year, typically in June and again in late summer—either August or September—to maintain a neat, compact appearance.
Leylandii hedges benefit from trimming two to three times a year to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth. Take care not to cut back into bare wood, as these areas won’t produce new foliage.
Most evergreen varieties are ideally pruned in late autumn or early winter. However, the best timing can vary depending on the species, so it’s important to tailor your approach to the plant.
With a variety of plants growing together, each species within a mixed hedgerow should be pruned according to its own specific growth and care needs.
REGULAR OR ONE OFF HEDGE TRIMMING IS EASY AS 1-2-3
Get in touch to arrange a free site visit. We’ll assess your hedges, discuss your needs, and provide a no-obligation quote based on the size, access, and trimming requirements.
Once you’re happy to go ahead, we’ll book in a convenient date. Our team arrives fully equipped and ready to carry out the hedge trimming safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
We leave your garden clean and tidy, with trimmings cleared away. Where included, green waste disposal is handled professionally, leaving your hedges neat and well-maintained.