Hedge & Shrub Trimming in Lincolnville, Camden & Belfast, Maine



Expert Care for Healthier, More Beautiful Landscapes

Maintaining healthy, attractive hedges and shrubs is more than a cosmetic task—it is a crucial element in sustaining a vibrant, balanced landscape. At Green's Tree Service, we specialize in professional hedge and shrub trimming, offering residents and businesses across Lincolnville, Camden & Belfast, Maine, reliable solutions that combine expert care, aesthetic precision, and environmental stewardship. With over 13 years of experience, our team understands the unique climate, soil conditions, and seasonal growth patterns specific to the Midcoast Maine region, allowing us to provide tailored services that enhance both the beauty and longevity of your plants.


Hedge and shrub trimming plays a vital role in promoting healthy plant growth, preventing disease, and maintaining the structural integrity of your landscape. Our trained professionals utilize state-of-the-art tools and proven horticultural techniques to carefully shape and prune each plant, ensuring optimal sunlight exposure and airflow. Residents in Lincolnville, Camden, and Belfast trust us for our commitment to precision and care, knowing that every project is approached with attention to detail and a deep understanding of local flora.


Beyond aesthetic improvements, professional trimming services provide practical benefits for homeowners and commercial property managers alike. Overgrown hedges can obstruct pathways, reduce visibility, and even create fire hazards in dry conditions. In Maine’s Midcoast region, where properties often feature a mix of historic homes, coastal landscapes, and dense vegetation, timely maintenance is essential for safety, property value, and long-term plant vitality. By choosing Green's Tree Service, you receive a combination of skilled expertise, reliable scheduling, and environmentally responsible practices that keep your hedges and shrubs thriving year-round.


Our Hedge & Shrub Trimming Services

Formal Hedge Trimming

We provide precise shaping and maintenance for formal hedges, ensuring symmetrical, clean lines that enhance property aesthetics. Our experts assess growth patterns and trim strategically to maintain structure and promote healthy development while preserving the desired design of each hedge. Regular formal trimming helps maintain uniformity, prevents overgrowth, and enhances the overall elegance of your outdoor spaces.

Ornamental Shrub Pruning

Our team carefully prunes ornamental shrubs to preserve their natural form while stimulating healthy growth. We focus on removing dead or diseased branches, controlling size, and enhancing the plant’s overall visual appeal, ensuring your landscape remains elegant and vibrant. Proper pruning also encourages flowering, increases plant density, and prevents structural imbalance, keeping your shrubs visually stunning.

Seasonal Shrub Maintenance

We offer seasonal pruning to prepare shrubs for varied climate conditions. This includes spring shaping, summer growth control, and winter protection, helping plants withstand storms, heavy snow, and fluctuating temperatures, maintaining health and aesthetics year-round. Seasonal care also reduces stress on plants, minimizes pest infestations, and ensures optimal growth throughout the year.

Hedge Height and Width Control

Controlling hedge dimensions prevents overgrowth and encroachment on pathways, fences, and property lines. Our trimming techniques maintain your landscape’s intended design while ensuring shrubs remain functional, healthy, and visually appealing. Regular height and width management also improves airflow, reduces disease risk, and keeps hedges aligned with your overall landscaping vision.

Deadwood Removal

Dead branches reduce plant vitality and increase disease risk. We remove all deadwood carefully, promoting overall health, encouraging new growth, and reducing hazards associated with falling branches, while enhancing the shrub’s appearance and structural integrity. This process also improves sunlight penetration and strengthens surrounding foliage, contributing to a more resilient landscape.

Customized Trimming Plans

Every property is unique. We develop customized trimming plans based on plant type, growth habits, and landscape design. Our approach ensures that hedges and shrubs are trimmed safely, efficiently, and effectively, preserving the long-term beauty of your outdoor spaces. Tailored plans also consider seasonal timing, plant health priorities, and aesthetic goals to deliver consistent, professional results.


Benefits of Hedge & Shrub Trimming

Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal

Proper trimming gives the landscape a polished, professional look. Removing overgrowth, dead branches, and uneven growth creates visually appealing hedges and shrubs that complement property design. Consistent maintenance also ensures symmetry and structure, elevating the overall beauty of gardens, pathways, and outdoor spaces, leaving a lasting impression on visitors and passersby.

Promotes Healthy Growth

Regular trimming stimulates new growth and prevents disease. By selectively removing old, damaged, or diseased branches, plants can allocate nutrients efficiently, fostering stronger roots and healthier foliage. It also reduces overcrowding, encourages denser growth, and enhances flowering and fruit production, resulting in shrubs and hedges that thrive both structurally and aesthetically.

Improves Air Circulation and Sunlight Exposure

Dense, untrimmed hedges can block sunlight and restrict airflow, which can cause disease and slow growth. Trimming ensures adequate ventilation and light penetration, supporting plant health and resilience. Enhanced circulation also prevents fungal infections, encourages balanced development, and promotes stronger, more vibrant shrubs throughout all seasons.

Prevents Property Damage

Overgrown shrubs and hedges can encroach on structures, sidewalks, and fences, potentially causing costly damage. Professional trimming eliminates these risks while maintaining plant integrity. Controlling growth also prevents roots or branches from interfering with underground utilities, hardscape, or drainage systems, preserving both property safety and landscaping aesthetics.

Enhances Safety

Trimmed hedges improve visibility around driveways, walkways, and entrances, reducing hazards for pedestrians and vehicles. Proper maintenance also prevents branches from obstructing paths or creating tripping dangers. Well-maintained plants contribute to safer outdoor environments while preserving accessibility and ensuring that safety measures do not compromise overall landscape design.

Increases Property Value

A well-maintained landscape significantly enhances property value. Neatly trimmed hedges and shrubs demonstrate care, boost curb appeal, and create a welcoming environment. Regular trimming protects long-term plant health, reduces replacement costs, and elevates both residential and commercial properties, making them more attractive to potential buyers, tenants, or investors.

Ensuring Safety, Health, and Curb Appeal Through Pruning

Selecting the right team for hedge and shrub trimming ensures your landscape thrives while maintaining visual appeal and property safety. With more than 13 years of experience, Green's Tree Service combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of climate and native plant species all across Lincolnville, Camden & Belfast, Maine. Our trained professionals provide careful, environmentally responsible trimming, ensuring that every project enhances growth, appearance, and longevity. Choosing us means investing in expert care that maximizes property value, reduces hazards, and promotes sustainable growth.

Our proactive approach minimizes disease risk, improves air and light penetration, and maintains neat, functional hedges that complement the overall landscape design. We are dedicated to providing dependable service, timely project completion, and results that exceed expectations.

frequently asked questions

  • How often should I trim my hedges and shrubs?

    Frequency depends on plant type, growth rate, and seasonal conditions. Typically, trimming is recommended one to three times per year. Regular maintenance ensures health, promotes even growth, and prevents overgrowth that can obstruct walkways, damage structures, or reduce overall landscape aesthetics.

  • Can trimming improve the health of my plants?

    Yes, proper trimming removes dead, diseased, or overcrowded branches, allowing better nutrient distribution and sunlight penetration. This process reduces stress, prevents fungal infections, and encourages robust growth, resulting in healthier, more resilient shrubs and hedges that flourish in your landscape.

  • What tools do professionals use for hedge trimming?

    Experts use specialized pruning shears, hedge trimmers, loppers, and sometimes chainsaws for larger shrubs. These tools allow precision cuts, minimize plant damage, and improve efficiency. Professionals also use safety equipment and environmentally responsible methods to maintain the health and appearance of your plants.

  • Is it safe to trim hedges during winter?

    Winter trimming is possible for certain shrub types, primarily dormant deciduous varieties. However, many evergreens and flowering shrubs are best trimmed in late winter or early spring to avoid frost damage. A professional assessment ensures trimming is conducted safely and effectively.

  • Can trimming help control pests?

    Yes, proper trimming improves air circulation and sunlight exposure, reducing the likelihood of pests and fungal infections. Removing dead or diseased branches eliminates breeding grounds for insects, contributing to healthier, more resilient shrubs and a safer environment around your home or business.

  • How long does a typical trimming session take?

    Trimming duration varies based on property size, hedge density, and plant type. Small residential projects may take a few hours, while larger landscapes or commercial properties may require a full day or more. Professionals provide accurate estimates after assessing your property and plant conditions.

  • Will trimming affect flowering shrubs?

    Properly timed trimming can enhance flowering shrubs by encouraging blooms and improving plant structure. Trimming at the wrong time may reduce flowering temporarily, so professional guidance ensures plants retain their natural beauty while receiving necessary maintenance.

  • Can professionals handle large or overgrown hedges?

    Absolutely. Skilled professionals have the expertise, equipment, and techniques to manage large or neglected hedges safely. Overgrown shrubs can be carefully reduced in size, shaped, and maintained without causing harm, restoring both aesthetics and plant health efficiently.

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What our customers say


Five black stars in a row.

Quick and efficient work at the right price. Very friendly and pleasant to deal with. Will be using them again in the future!

Jess S.

Five black stars in a row.

Greens tree service is by far the Most professional/honest and knowledgeable tree service in the area in my book. 5 star I highly recommend for all and any of your tree needs!

Nicholas W.

Five black stars.

Green's Tree Service gave me great work at a good price. Matt and team were careful and neat with needed tree work on my in town lot. Highly recommend. Will be using again.

Carmen L.

Five black stars.

Matt Green and crew took down 3 trees in our backyard, including a very tall old pine tree. They did a great job with the trees and with cleanup. Very professional. We highly recommend them.

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