Big Sandy, Texas
Hedge trimming in Big Sandy
Hedges and shrubs in Big Sandy shaped by hand, cut at the right time of year, and cleaned up before we leave.
- Upshur County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who does hedge trimming in Big Sandy, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned crew based in Longview that trims hedges in Big Sandy and around Upshur County. Founded in 2017, we hold a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews. We shape boxwoods, hollies, ligustrums and other shrubs by hand, do hard rejuvenation cuts on overgrown hedges and haul off every clipping. Most jobs run $150 to $800, depending on the number, size and condition of the shrubs. Request a free quote online.
Hedge Trimming for Big Sandy yards
Around Big Sandy, hedges tend to be either foundation shrubs on the house or long screens along a property line. We shape both so the base stays full, cut hollies and ligustrum in early summer after the spring flush, and keep big screens at a height you can live with. Most hedge jobs run $150 to $800, and we haul off every clipping.
Good hedge trimming is more than running a power trimmer across the top. We shape each hedge a little wider at the base than at the top so light reaches the lower branches, and we keep the natural form of the plant instead of shearing everything into the same box. A hedge that's narrower at the bottom goes bare and leggy underneath.
What's included
- Routine hedge and shrub shaping
- Foundation hedge maintenance
- Formal hedges and topiary work
- Hard rejuvenation cuts on overgrown shrubs
- Boxwood, holly, yaupon, ligustrum, photinia, Japanese yew and more
- Tarps down and full debris haul-off
- Recurring trim schedules, usually two to three times a season
How the job goes
Most East Texas hedges want two to three trims between spring and fall, when they put on the most growth. June is the clean window for hollies and boxwoods, and right after bloom is the only safe time for azaleas and mophead hydrangeas. Skip hard shearing in late fall, because the tender regrowth burns brown in the first cold snap.
Walk the beds
We count the shrubs, check their size and condition, and note which ones bloom on old wood so we don't cut off next year's flowers.
Quote it in writing
You get an itemized price, usually within a day. Most jobs fall between $150 and $800.
Shape by hand
Tarps go down, then each hedge is shaped to its natural form, a little wider at the base so the lower branches keep their leaves.
Clean up and haul off
Every clipping is raked up, blown out of the beds and hauled away.
Set the next trim
Most hedges need two to three trims a season. We can put you on a recurring schedule or come back when you call.
Examples of our hedge trimming work
Real jobs by our crew around East Texas. Each photo says where it was taken.
Hedge Trimming questions in Big Sandy
How often should a privacy hedge be trimmed?
Once a year is the minimum for most hollies, ligustrum and wax myrtles, in early summer after the spring flush. Fast growers may need a second, lighter trim in early fall. Waiting several years means a hard cut that leaves the hedge thin for a season.
How much does hedge trimming cost in Big Sandy, TX?
Most hedge trimming jobs run $150 to $800. A few foundation shrubs fall at the low end, and long rows, tall hedges or shrubs that haven't been touched in years run higher. Hauling off the clippings is part of the job. We walk the yard and send a written, itemized quote, usually within a day. Send a quote request and we'll get back to you within a day.
How often should hedges be trimmed in East Texas?
Two to three times through the growing season for most hedges, spring into fall. Fast growers like ligustrum and photinia tend toward the higher end of that, and slower boxwoods the lower. We set the schedule by what you have planted and how fast it fills in, and we can put you on a recurring trim so it never gets away from you.
When is the best time to trim hollies and boxwoods?
Early summer, once the spring flush of soft growth has hardened off. June is a good, clean window. Late-season shearing forces tender new growth that the first hard cold snap burns brown, and you stare at scorched tips all winter. If you keep a holly for its red winter berries, trim it lighter, since heavy shearing cuts off part of the crop.
More we do in Big Sandy
Lawn Maintenance
Big Sandy lawns are often big and open, with fence lines, outbuildings and a long drive to work around.
Sod Installation
On a big lot, sodding the whole thing is rarely needed, and we usually recommend sodding the front and the area around the house where it shows and gets used.
Drainage & Grading
Big Sandy drainage problems tend to sit at the bottom of the lot: the low corner near the creek or ditch, or the side of the house where a downspout dumps into flat sand over clay.
Leaf Removal
Country lots around Big Sandy collect leaves and needles from the tree line every fall, and the wind pushes them across the open lawn and into the beds.
Flower Bed Installation
Big Sandy beds on open lots take full afternoon sun, so we plant what likes it: lantana, salvia, plumbago and annual vinca, which goes in once the soil warms up in mid-May.
Christmas Lights
Big Sandy is well inside our Christmas light range, and most homes start at $900.
Fertilization
On a big Big Sandy lot, it rarely makes sense to feed every acre.
Tree & Shrub Care
On wooded lots near Big Sandy, the work is mostly about the trees and shrubs near the house: dead lower limbs, crepe myrtles that need thinning instead of topping, and shrubs that have crept over walks and beds.
Get a free hedge trimming quote in Big Sandy
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews