Nacogdoches, Texas
Hedge trimming in Nacogdoches
Hedges and shrubs in Nacogdoches shaped by hand, cut at the right time of year, and cleaned up before we leave.
- Nacogdoches County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who does hedge trimming in Nacogdoches, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned crew based in Longview that trims hedges in Nacogdoches and around Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches yards
In azalea country, the most common hedge mistake is shearing at the wrong time. Azaleas set next year's buds soon after they bloom, so we shape them right after the spring show and leave them alone after that, while hollies and ligustrum get their cut in early summer. Most hedge jobs run $150 to $800, and they are easiest to schedule alongside other work.
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 Nacogdoches
When should azaleas be trimmed in Nacogdoches?
Right after they finish blooming in spring. Azaleas set next year's flower buds over the summer, so any cut after that costs you blooms. A light shaping after bloom keeps them full. Harder cuts on old, leggy azaleas belong in that same window, and they take a season to fill back in.
How much does hedge trimming cost in Nacogdoches, 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 Nacogdoches
Hardscaping & Patios
Patios and walkways are one of the main reasons we make the drive to Nacogdoches.
Retaining Walls
Plenty of Nacogdoches yards slope hard toward the street or down toward a creek, and a retaining wall turns that slope into flat, usable ground and stops beds from washing out.
Drainage & Grading
On a sloped Nacogdoches lot, water picks up speed coming downhill and dumps against whatever sits at the bottom, often a slab or a back patio.
Landscaping
A full landscape install is exactly the kind of project we make the drive to Nacogdoches for.
Sod Installation
Shade decides the grass in Nacogdoches: under pines and oaks, St. Augustine is the only common lawn grass that holds on, and the deepest shade is better turned into a bed.
Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are one of the main jobs we travel down to Nacogdoches for, and installs more than an hour from Longview start at $1,800.
Lawn Maintenance
Weekly mowing is the one service we rarely run this far from Longview, and we would rather say so up front.
Leaf Removal
Nacogdoches yards under tall pines and oaks get needles and leaves from October into February, and a wet leaf mat over shaded St. Augustine through winter is how lawns come up dead in spring.
Get a free hedge trimming quote in Nacogdoches
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