Ottawa Hedge Trimming & Tree Services
Hedge Trimming in Nepean
Hedge King trims, removes and plants cedar hedges across Nepean and the rest of Ottawa. Same crews, same equipment, same 4.9-star record on Google.
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Nepean's established lots carry plenty of mature cedar hedge, much of it planted as a property divider and grown well past head height.
Whatever shape your hedge is in, the first step is the same: a free on-site look so we can tell you honestly whether it needs a corrective trim, a restoration over two seasons, or replacing. We will say so either way.
Hedge and tree rules in Nepean
Trimming a hedge never needs a City permit, and neither does pruning a private tree. A permit only comes into it when a hedge removal takes out a protected tree (source).
Nepean is inside the City’s urban area, where a private tree 30 cm or more in diameter at breast height, on a lot of one hectare or less, needs a permit before it comes down. If a large tree is growing in or behind the hedge row, we will flag it at the quote so nothing protected gets cut by accident.
Your exact property’s rules are on geoOttawa under Forestry.
Trees around Nepean hedges
The City of Ottawa’s tree inventory lists 8,502 City-owned trees within 2 km of the centre of Nepean (source), most of them sugar maple, blue (Colorado) spruce and red maple. 1,732 are already 30 cm or more across.
When a hedge runs under or beside one of those City trees, we trim the hedge around it rather than into it: a City-owned tree cannot be injured without a City permit.
Nepean background
Before the 2001 amalgamation, Nepean was part of the City of Nepean (source).
On September 21, 2018, tornadoes hit Arlington Woods, Craig Henry and the Hunt Club and Greenbank area, among the hardest-hit parts of Ottawa that day. (source) After a storm like that, a hedge can look fine from the street while broken stems inside it die back the next season, so it is worth a closer look from someone who knows cedar.
What we do in Nepean
Booking a Nepean hedge quote
Call 613-265-0908 or email info@hedgekingottawa.ca and we will arrange a free quote in Nepean. Trimming runs roughly late April to late October, once the risk of frost has passed.
Nearby areas we serve
- Hedge trimming in Barrhaven
- Hedge trimming in Bells Corners
- Hedge trimming in Westboro
- All Ottawa areas we serve
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should my Hedge be trimmed?+
Cedar hedges should be trimmed professionally once a year around the same time. This promotes healthy growth and keeps the hedge looking full and rich in colour.
Is Hedge King insured?+
Yes Hedge King is fully insured. We have a claim free history and a copy of Hedge King's insurance is available for review at anytime.
When should I get my hedge trimmed?+
It is important to get you hedge trimmed when there is no frost or a risk of frost. Typically anytime between late April and late October is a safe time.
What happens to the hedge trimmings?+
After a thorough clean up we haul the hedge trimmings away. If our trailer fills up on a big job, we stack the rest neatly at the end of the driveway and our friends at Recycled Cedars pick them up.
How do I know if my cedar hedge needs to be removed or can still be restored?+
If your hedge is overgrown, severely damaged, or has large bare sections that won’t regenerate, removal may be the best option. Our free consultation will assess whether trimming and maintenance can restore its health or if replacement is necessary.
What happens after my hedge is removed?+
Once the hedge is removed, we take care of stump removal and can prepare the area for new plantings, gardens, or sod installation. We also offer high-quality topsoil to help level the ground and ensure a smooth transition for your next landscaping project.
