Much like caring for your trees, shrub trimming and pruning will help you keep your bushes and hedges in good health. It will also help you manage the growth and shape of the shrubs so they don’t grow out of control. The following guide outlines several advantages to using these services.

How Shrub Trimming & Pruning Is Beneficial

1. Protect the Health of Your Shrubs

Pruning services involve cutting away dead branches and leaves. This will prevent them from spreading that decay to healthy parts of the shrub, so the rest of the plant will remain healthy. The pruning of these dead limbs will help the shrub continue to grow and, over time, the branches that have been removed will be replaced by healthy limbs and vibrant leaves.

2. Keep a Beautiful Landscape

Hiring a certified arborist to provide you with shrub trimming services will help you maintain the intended appearance of your property. When left to grow without trimming for an extended period, shrubs will become overgrown with branches getting too long. This will leave your property looking rugged and unkempt. Regular trimming ensures your shrubs and hedges always look neat and it helps maintain their distinct shape.

3. Protect Your Home 

There are many adverse consequences of letting your shrubs grow out of control. As the branches get longer, they can cause damage to your home, garage, or other structures on your property.

To reduce these risks, regular shrub trimming will also make it less likely that insects and rodents will nest in these areas. Untrimmed branches block the sun, creating the moist, dark atmosphere that harmful pests crave.

4. Ensure Healthier Blossoms

Shrubs that produce flowers or fruits require sunlight, good air circulation, and full access to rainfall to produce hearty blossoms. By keeping the branches trimmed, you’ll be ensuring all parts of the shrub will have access to these necessary elements. This is why a well-maintained shrub will produce more flowers or fruits that are bigger and more vibrant than shrubs that are neglected.

A certified arborist can provide you with the shrub trimming and pruning services you need to keep the vegetation on your property in good health. Hudson Tree Service provides expert care for shrubs and trees alike, servicing customers throughout St. Clair, Monroe, and Madison counties in Illinois. Backed by more than 50 years of experience, they can help you maintain beautiful trees and shrubbery on your residential or commercial property. Visit their website to browse their services or call (618) 233-2900.