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Professional Hedge Trimming & Shaping in Nanaimo

Keep your hedges dense, healthy, and perfectly manicured. From tall privacy screens to ornamental shrubs, Neighbourhood Tree Service provides expert care for properties across Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

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  • ISA-Certified Arborist
  • Fully Insured
  • Fast, Reliable Response

More Than Just A Quick Trim: Long-Term Hedge Health

In Nanaimo’s wet climate, hedges like Cedar and Laurel grow rapidly. Without regular, proper maintenance, they can quickly become overgrown, lose their lower foliage, and encroach on your yard. We don’t just “hack” them back. We use precise techniques to encourage dense growth from the ground up, ensuring a full, healthy privacy screen that adds value to your property.

Promote Dense Growth

Regular, proper trimming prevents "legginess" and encourages thick, green foliage right to the ground.

Reclaim Your Yard Space

We can significantly cut back overgrown hedges to give you back feet of driveway, sidewalk, or garden space.

Perfect Shaping

Whether you want a crisp, formal wall or a softer, natural look, our team has the skill to achieve it.

Tall Hedge Expertise

We have the proper ladders, platforms, and safety gear to manage tall privacy hedges that are out of reach for most homeowners.

Every job includes a meticulous cleanup. We rake up all clippings and leave your garden beds and lawn spotless.

Our Hedge Trimming Process

1. On-Site Assessment

  • Discuss your goals (height, shape, privacy).

  • Assess hedge and provide a free quote.

2. Site Preparation

  • Protect nearby plants and landscaping.

  • Set up safe access for ladders or platforms.

3. Precision Trimming

  • Use professional equipment for clean cuts.

  • Shape the hedge according to the agreed plan.

4. Cleanup & Hauling

  • All clippings are raked from beds and lawns.

  • We haul everything away for a spotless finish.

Taming the Overgrown "Nanaimo Monster" Hedge

Many properties in Nanaimo have cedar hedges planted decades ago that have grown completely out of control. They block sunlight, overtake yards, and become a massive maintenance headache that feels impossible to tackle.

We specialize in restorative hedge pruning. While you cannot cut into old, bare wood on cedars, we can safely reduce height and slowly manage width over time. This process requires skill and patience to bring them back to a manageable size without killing the hedge.

Scheduled Maintenance Plans

The key to a perfect, dense hedge is consistency. We offer annual or bi-annual maintenance packages to keep your hedges looking sharp automatically.

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We're Proud of Our Perfect Reviews

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Gina Green 
 
 
 Gina Green 
 
2024-01-04
 
 
  
Joseph and Gabe were prompt, courteous and responsive. They did a fine job, even with the tricky tree caught between the power lines and a cabin. We are on Gabriola and they kept us posted on the ferry situation and their arrival times.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 John Hall 
 
 
 John Hall 
 
2023-12-17
 
 
  
I was recently very pleased with the work that Joe of Neighbourhood Tree Service completed.He knows what he is doing, did what he promised,and kept us well informed during the whole process.If you are looking for professional tree service, N.T.S. Is a good bet.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Stefan Nesz 
 
 
 Stefan Nesz 
 
2023-11-17
 
 
  
I am truly impressed with his work, his skills are remarkable and very responsive to feedback. What was remarkable was his integrity - when a job could not be done did not put himself or me at risk and freely gave refund. You can rely trust this guy he is a good soul.
Dr Stefan NESZPOR
Psychiatrist
GAbriola BC
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Randie Johal 
 
 
 Randie Johal 
 
2023-11-10
 
 
  
Joseph and Gabe did a great job for us on Gabriola Island. On time and very professional. Trees had gave them some challenges on location next to cabin and other trees. All were overcome with great expertise.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 matthew webb 
 
 
 matthew webb 
 
2023-08-04
 
 
  
Joe did an awesome job cutting down a few branches that were growing over my electrical wires. Fast & on time. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Heather Lyn Sparrow 
 
 
 Heather Lyn Sparrow 
 
2023-07-28
 
 
  
What more can I say? I would recommend Joe at Neighbourhood Tree Service to friends, family & customers who need trees trimmed back or taken down. Before I had any work done, I got three estimates. Joe was VERY proactive & followed up with me right away, then again a few weeks later. No one else did that. When I did engage his services, he showed up on time, did the agreed work at the agreed cost! He was professional in every interaction we had. I would not hesitate to use Neighbourhood again or recommend them to anyone looking for quality work at a very competitive rate. Thank you Joe!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Barbara Veller 
 
 
 Barbara Veller 
 
2023-07-21
 
 
  
Joe was very professional, trustworthy and did an excellent job!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Michael O'Brien 
 
 
 Michael O'Brien 
 
2023-07-15
 
 
  
The best.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Eveline Stokkink 
 
 
 Eveline Stokkink 
 
2023-07-15
 
 
  
Joe was personal, efficient and did what I asked for and more. Great find!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Annette Warwick 
 
 
 Annette Warwick 
 
2023-06-19
 
 
  
I am very happy with the work he did. Very professional, prompt and reliable. Much appreciated.

Explore Other Services

Looking for something else? From hazardous removals to detailed hedge work, we offer complete vegetation management for Nanaimo properties.

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Seasonal pruning for safety & health
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Tree Cutting & Removal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to trim hedges in Nanaimo?
For most evergreen hedges like cedars, late spring to early summer (after the initial growth spurt) is ideal, as this allows you to shape the new growth before it hardens off. A second light trim in early autumn can keep them looking tidy through winter. We avoid heavy pruning during extreme heat or freezing weather to prevent stress.
It depends on the species. Most conifers (like cedars) will not regrow green growth from old, bare wood. We can reduce height significantly, but width reduction must be done carefully over several seasons to ensure the sides remain green. We will assess your specific hedge and give you an honest, realistic plan.
Price is based on the length, height, width, and current condition of the hedge, as well as access. A tall, overgrown hedge requiring ladders will cost more than a regularly maintained low garden hedge. We provide free, in-person estimates to give you an exact price.
Absolutely. Hedge trimming creates a surprising volume of debris. Our service includes a thorough cleanup—we rake out garden beds, blow off hard surfaces, and haul all clippings away for composting.

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