Nesting season
Birds nest in hedges roughly March to August, and it's against the law to disturb an active nest. We always check first, and lighter trims are often the safer option in summer.
What's included
- Cutting and shaping. Sides and tops cut straight and level, or shaped how you like it.
- Nest check first. We check every hedge for active nests before a blade goes near it.
- All cuttings cleared. Raked out of beds and lawns, not left underneath.
- Paths and drives swept. Nothing left on the pavement or your neighbour's side.
- Waste taken away. Every bag and branch leaves with us.
How often
Most hedges need cutting once or twice a year. Fast growers like privet and leylandii need two or three cuts to stay tidy.
Price
Every job gets a fixed price in writing before we start. Quotes are free, usually the same day: send a few photos on WhatsApp or we'll pop round.
Areas
Swansea and Gower: SA1, SA2, SA3 and SA4, including Mumbles, Bishopston, Sketty, Killay and Gowerton.
Good to know
Getting the timing right
Late summer and autumn
For most garden hedges, a cut in late summer or early autumn keeps them neat right through winter.
Leylandii won't regrow from bare wood
Cut a conifer back past the green and it stays brown. We keep them in shape little and often so they don't get away from you.
Questions
Hedge cutting FAQs
How much does hedge cutting cost?
It depends on the length, height and how overgrown the hedge is. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll give you a fixed price, usually the same day.
Can you cut tall hedges?
Yes, we cut everything from small front-garden hedges to long boundary hedges and conifers. If anything needs specialist kit, we'll tell you up front.
Do you take the cuttings away?
Yes, all cuttings are cleared and removed as part of the job.
When is the best time to cut a hedge?
For most hedges, late summer to early autumn, once nesting season is over. Fast growers may need a second trim earlier in the year.
Also from Gower Garden Care
Other services
Garden maintenance →Fortnightly or monthly visits from the same team.Garden clearance →Brambles, nettles and years of growth cleared, usually in a day.Leaf clearance →Lawns, beds, paths and drives cleared of leaves and taken away, before they turn to slippery mush.Jet washing →Patios, driveways, decking and paths cleaned of moss, algae and slippery green film.