Hedges looking overgrown in Lordship? Seamus & Pete provide professional hedge trimming, shaping and reduction services across Lordship and County Louth. We handle hedges of all sizes — from a tidy garden privet to a 20-foot leylandii perimeter.
Hedge Services in Lordship
- Regular hedge trimming — keeping hedges neat and uniform
- Hedge reduction — lowering height and reducing width on overgrown hedges
- Hedge shaping — formal shapes, arched tops, rounded profiles
- New hedge planting — native, evergreen and mixed hedging
- Hedge removal — complete removal including stump grinding
- One-off tidying — getting neglected hedges back into shape
Common Hedge Types in Lordship
We work with every hedge variety found in gardens across Lordship:
| Hedge Type | Best Time to Trim | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Privet | May–Sep (2–3 times) | Fast |
| Laurel | June and September | Moderate |
| Leylandii | April–August | Very fast |
| Beech | August (once) | Moderate |
| Griselinia | May–September | Moderate |
| Escallonia | After flowering | Moderate |
| Native mixed | Feb (once) or Aug | Varies |
In Lordship and the Cooley foothills, native hedgerows with hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel are common along boundaries. These need careful management, typically in late winter, to maintain their health and wildlife value.
When to Trim Hedges in Ireland
Timing matters both for the health of your hedge and for wildlife:
- March to August: Nesting season — we check for nesting birds before cutting (it’s illegal to destroy nests under the Wildlife Act)
- Late summer (August–September): Ideal time for a clean trim on most hedges
- Late winter (January–February): Best for hard pruning and renovation of deciduous hedges
- Year-round: Light tidying and shaping is fine any time
We always check for nesting birds before starting work.
Hedge Trimming Prices in Lordship
Pricing depends on the length, height and condition of your hedges:
| Hedge Size | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Small (under 2m high, under 10m long) | From €60 |
| Medium (2–3m high, 10–20m long) | From €120 |
| Large (3m+ high or 20m+ long) | From €200 |
| Hedge reduction (major cut-back) | Quoted on site |
All prices include cutting, shaping and removal of all cuttings. We leave your garden tidy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should hedges be trimmed in Lordship?
Most garden hedges need trimming 2 to 3 times per year. Fast growers like privet and leylandii may need more frequent attention. We can set up a regular trimming schedule so you never have to worry about it.
Can you reduce an overgrown hedge?
Yes. We regularly reduce hedge height and width for customers in Lordship. Most hedges can be cut back hard and will recover well. We’ll advise if gradual reduction is better for the species.
Do you remove hedge clippings?
All clippings are removed as part of our service. We take them away for composting or proper disposal.
Is there a time of year you can’t trim hedges?
We avoid heavy cutting during bird nesting season (March to August) where possible, as required by the Wildlife Act 2000. Light tidying and shaping is usually fine, but we always check for active nests first.
Book Hedge Trimming in Lordship
Call 085 168 5170 for a free quote. We cover all of Lordship and surrounding areas including Carlingford and Ballymascanlan.