Hedge maintenance — keep it tidy, healthy and the right size, year after year.

Most evergreen Auckland hedges want 1–3 trims a year. Fast growers like ficus tuffi and griselinia in good conditions do best on 2–3; slower species like buxus or laurel are usually fine on 1–2. Formal hedges held to a tight shape need more frequent light trims; informal screens can go longer.

A one-off trim is reactive — we come when you call. Maintenance is the same trim work done on a scheduled cycle, with fertilising, mulching and health checks added so the hedge actually improves over time rather than just holding the line.

Yes. Most Auckland hedges respond well to one annual application of a slow-release balanced fertiliser, usually in early spring. Coastal and clay sites sometimes get a second autumn feed. It's a small cost that makes a visible difference to density and colour.

Yes — that's most of the maintenance work we pick up. We'll usually start with a restoration or reduction visit to get the hedge back to a maintainable shape, then put it on a schedule from there. Far cheaper long-term than letting it keep drifting.

No. We can run maintenance on a quoted-per-visit basis or as part of a Bronze / Silver / Gold care plan — your choice. Most clients try one or two visits first and then move to a scheduled plan once they trust us.

Always. If we see pest pressure, dieback, root issues, hedge thinning out at the base, or a section that won't recover with a trim — we flag it with photos and a recommendation. No upsell pressure, just honest observation.