The Truth About Shrubs
Why Trimming Isn’t Just About Looks
Overgrown bushes and hedges can do more damage than you think. Here’s why trimming is essential for a healthy, low-maintenance yard.
It’s More Than Curb Appeal
A tidy row of shrubs or a well-shaped hedge definitely adds polish to your yard — but trimming isn’t just about keeping things looking nice. It’s a critical part of keeping your landscape healthy and preventing problems that cost more to fix later.
What Happens When You Skip It?
When shrubs and bushes are left to grow wild:
Sunlight gets blocked – Overgrown plants can choke out grass and smaller plants below.
Moisture builds up – Dense growth creates the perfect spot for mold, mildew, and pests.
Branches grow inward – That leads to dead spots, disease, and tangled messes.
The shape is lost – Trimming restores the natural or intentional form of your bushes, keeping your property looking cared for.
Trimming isn’t just seasonal — it’s preventive care.
How Often Should You Trim?
That depends on the type of plant and your yard’s layout, but here’s a general guide:
Shrubs & bushes – Once or twice a season
Hedges – Shaped in spring, touched up as needed during growing months
Flowering shrubs – Trim after blooming (so you don’t cut off next season’s flowers)
A trained crew knows how and when to cut without harming growth — or removing too much at once.
Why DIY Can Be Risky
Anyone can grab hedge trimmers and start snipping, but here’s what often goes wrong:
Uneven shapes
Cutting at the wrong time of year
Damaging plant health with over-trimming
No cleanup — leaving debris all over the yard
At 10X Lawn & Landscape, we do it right the first time — carefully, cleanly, and with your entire yard in mind.
Serving Webster, Penfield, and Fairport, NY
We offer professional trimming for shrubs, bushes, hedges, and ornamental trees. Whether it’s a one-time refresh or part of your seasonal maintenance, we’re here to help your yard thrive — without the hassle.
