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Hedge Trimming & Reduction in Bournemouth

Crisp, clean lines and healthy growth — from regular trims to taking an overgrown hedge back down to a manageable height.

Long, freshly shaped yew hedge with crisp clean lines

Hedges looked after properly

A well-kept hedge makes a garden. An overgrown one blocks light, swallows paths and quickly gets out of hand. We take care of hedges of all sizes across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch — from neat front-garden borders to long, tall boundary hedges.

What we do

  • Regular trims — keeping your hedge tight, tidy and healthy
  • Height & width reductions — bringing overgrown hedges back under control
  • Conifer and leylandii reductions — including tall hedges that need ladders or access equipment
  • Topiary & shaping — balls, domes, and cloud-pruned forms
  • Full clean-up — all cuttings removed and paths and lawns left clear

Nesting birds

Birds often nest in hedges between March and August. We always check before cutting and will adjust the work or timing if there's an active nest — it's the law, and it's the right thing to do.

Hedge trimmer cutting the top of a laurel hedgeLarge clipped topiary ball beside a driveway

Frequently asked questions

How often should my hedge be trimmed?

Most formal hedges look their best with one or two trims a year. Fast growers like leylandii and privet may need more. We're happy to set up regular visits so you don't have to think about it.

Can you reduce a really overgrown hedge?

Yes. We regularly take tall, overgrown hedges and conifers back down to a manageable height and width, and shape them so they recover well.

Do you take the cuttings away?

Yes — all cuttings are cleared and taken away, and we leave paths, lawns and borders clean.

Reviews

What our customers say

5.0 rating on Google

John and his team are always top notch
Nothing is to much trouble and always leave the jobs clean and tidy with everyone very happy
I would highly recommend Franklin tree care for any tree work you may need
Great team Great price Great Service

Mikey S.Google review

Great service from start to finish.
From the speed of quotations to booking in and the full process through out. Great communication and the finished work was great and was left with a very clear tidy garden afterwards with everything taken away. Would highly recommend

Tayah B.Google review

I would highly recommend Jon! He’s a lovely, friendly guy who is honest, reliable and reasonably priced. He does a great job, is tidy, and always clears away all the rubbish afterwards, leaving everything neat and clean. It’s refreshing to find someone so trustworthy who takes pride in their work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a good, reliable person to care for your trees and hedges

Lynn C.Google review

Excellent service from start to finish! The surgeons did a fantastic job cutting back the branches of our oak tree. They were professional, knowledgeable, and worked efficiently, taking great care throughout. Everything was left neat and tidy afterwards, and we’re really pleased with the results. Would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable friendly and skilled tree surgeon.

Mad F.Google review

Reliable and professional company at a reasonable price Highly recommend

Paul S.Google review

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