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Shrubs & Trees, Properly Cared For.

Routine pruning, hedge shaping, deadwood removal, and seasonal trimming that keeps your property's foundation plantings healthy and crisp. We restore shape without scalping the plant — and we won't talk you into removing what just needs a hard prune.

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Pruning That Doesn't Wreck the Plant

Most overgrown hedges and shrubs in the Upstate aren't dying — they're just neglected. One season of bad pruning (or three years of no pruning) and they look like they need to be torn out. Almost always, they don't.

Our crews prune for the plant's actual growth habit. Boxwoods don't get scalped flat; azaleas don't get cut after the bloom; crepe myrtles don't get 'topped' (the most common mistake in the Upstate). What we do is restore the natural shape and open up enough light to keep the interior of the plant healthy.

Healthy shrub line at a residential Upstate property
What's Included

What's Included

Most properties want a recurring shrub-care visit twice a year. Some need a heavier one-time restoration first, then move into the routine.

Hedge & Shrub Pruning

Boxwoods, hollies, loropetalum, ligustrum, nandina, encore azaleas — all the standard Upstate foundation plantings. Pruned for natural shape, not flat-topped.

Deadwood & Crossing Branches

Dead branches removed cleanly. Crossing branches and rubbing growth thinned out so the plant doesn't rot from the inside or develop wounds.

Crepe Myrtle Pruning (Done Right)

Crepe myrtles get a proper light prune to remove suckers, deadwood, and crossing branches — not 'topped' or 'murdered.' Done correctly, they bloom heavier.

Seasonal Trimming

Twice-a-year visits for most properties: late winter for structure, late summer/early fall for shape. Heavy bloomers (azaleas) timed to bloom-cycle, not calendar.

Honest, Up-Front Pricing

Shrub and tree care pricing depends on how much there is to prune, how overgrown it is, and access to disposal. A standard residential shrub-care visit (10–15 foundation shrubs, basic hedge line) runs $150–$350. Heavy restoration work on a long-neglected property runs higher and we quote it after a walk-through. We don't do large tree removal — we'll refer you to a certified arborist for that.

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Shrub & Tree Care Service Area

Shrub and tree care visits are scheduled by appointment, not on routine routes — so we cover the same area but with a little more flexibility on which day we hit your property. Cleanup of clippings and hauling of debris is included in the visit.

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Shrub & Tree Care FAQ

How much does shrub pruning cost in Greenville, SC?

A standard residential shrub-care visit (10–15 foundation shrubs and basic hedge line) runs $150–$350 depending on shrub size and access. Heavy restoration of long-neglected hedges runs higher — we quote in plain numbers after a walk-through.

How often should shrubs be pruned?

Most Upstate foundation shrubs (boxwood, holly, loropetalum, nandina) want twice a year: late winter for structure, late summer or early fall for shape. Heavy bloomers like azaleas get pruned right after their spring bloom, not before.

Will you 'top' my crepe myrtles?

No. 'Topping' crepe myrtles — the practice of cutting them off at four or five feet every winter — is bad for the plant and bad for the bloom. We do proper crepe myrtle pruning: suckers, deadwood, crossing branches. If a previous crew has topped them, we can start the recovery.

Do you do large tree removal?

No. We handle small ornamental tree pruning and shrub-scale work, but full tree removal — especially anything over about 15 feet, anything near a structure, or anything requiring a chipper or rigging — needs a certified arborist with proper insurance. We'll refer you to one we trust.

Can you save an overgrown hedge or do I need to start over?

Almost always you can save it. Even a 10-year-neglected hedge can usually be restored over two seasons with proper pruning. Ripping it out and replanting is a last resort, not a first move.

Do you haul the trimmings away?

Yes. Clippings and small branches are bagged or loaded and hauled. Disposal is included in the quote. We don't leave piles in the back corner of the yard.

When's the best time to prune in the Upstate?

Late winter (February–early March) is the highest-impact prune window for most foundation shrubs — you can see the structure and the plant has time to recover before spring growth. Azaleas are the exception (prune right after bloom in late spring). We'll match the visit to the plants on your property.

What about ornamental grasses and perennials?

Ornamental grasses (muhly, miscanthus, pampas, fountain grass) get cut back to 4–6 inches in late winter. Perennials get cut to ground level after first hard frost. We include both in the seasonal visit if they're on the property.

Pair this with the rest of the property: lawn maintenance, fertilization & weed control, shrub & tree care, or irrigation. One crew, one call. Learn more about LawnSkapers or send us a message.

Ready to Get the Shrubs Back in Shape?

Most overgrown hedges look like new after one proper visit. Serving Anderson, Piedmont, Greenville & Simpsonville, SC.

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