Need professional hedge trimming in Exeter that combines horticultural expertise with precision cutting? Moorland Tree Care delivers comprehensive hedge maintenance services to homeowners, estate managers, and commercial properties across Devon. Our experienced arborists understand that proper hedge care requires more than just cutting – it demands knowledge of plant biology, seasonal timing, and species-specific requirements.
Our comprehensive hedge trimming services handle everything from precise formal hedge shaping to wildlife-friendly informal hedge management.
Regular hedge maintenance is the most cost-effective option, saving both time and money. Having your hedge trimmed every few months removes only small amounts of growth, making it much quicker to cut and collect than dealing with overgrown hedges.
Regular cutting promotes thicker growth and keeps hedges as strong visual and physical barriers that provide security and privacy. Well-maintained hedges also create smart entrances that add kerb appeal and property value.
Our maintenance programmes offer scheduled visits for consistent results whilst spreading costs predictably across the year.
Hedge reductions are necessary when hedges have been left too long since their last trim, often years rather than months. These hedges are visually very different from their past condition, with the amount needing removal measured in feet rather than inches.
Our skilled approach to hedge reduction ensures we can safely reduce overgrown hedges without shocking the plants. We understand how much different species can tolerate and plan reductions carefully to maintain hedge health whilst achieving your desired size and shape.
Sometimes hedges just need specific attention to meet your particular requirements. Not necessarily a full trim or reduction, but targeted work in certain areas. For example, lowering the height in a specific section to open a view, creating archways, or shaping around garden features.
This bespoke service addresses the personal requirements of homeowners who want their hedges to work perfectly with their property’s unique layout and their individual preferences.
Informal hedging demands different approaches that our arboricultural knowledge supports. Understanding flowering times, growth habits, and wildlife value allows us to trim selectively, preserving berries and flowers whilst maintaining natural character and preventing any single species from dominating.
Our straightforward process ensures quality results with clear communication from quote to completion.
We take special care around nesting season from 1 March to 31 August when many native birds are protected by law. Our team carries out diligent inspections for active nests before starting hedge or tree work. If any are found, we immediately pause work until the birds have fledged, ensuring full compliance with wildlife protections under the Wildlife & Countryside Act and the new Hedgerow Management Regulations 2024. You can see the gov guidance on hedgerow protection here.
Based near Exeter, our team serves residential and commercial properties throughout Devon, including:
Exeter, Topsham, Alphington, St Thomas, Pinhoe, Heavitree, Countess Wear, Exminster, Kennford, Ide, Exwick
Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Newton Poppleford, Colyton, Whimple, West Hill, Broadclyst
Crediton, Tiverton, Cullompton, Bampton, Uffculme, Willand, Morchard Bishop, Bow, Halberton, Silverton
Newton Abbot, Totnes, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Ivybridge, Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth
Moretonhampstead, Chagford, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Princetown, South Brent, Yelverton, Buckfastleigh, North Bovey, Lustleigh, Manaton, Postbridge, Dunsford, Ilsington, Mary Tavy, Horrabridge, Liverton, Bridestowe and more
Have your hedge looking pristine in no time at all, our local team provides hedge care for all sizes – from small residential boundaries to extensive country estate hedging or major restoration projects.
For more information about our complete range of garden care services, check out our full service page.
The ideal frequency depends on the type of trimming and the hedge species:
Regular Hedge Maintenance: Most customers benefit from trimming every 4 months, depending on how fast the hedge grows. This approach keeps hedges neat, encourages dense growth, and reduces long-term costs.
Hedge Detailing: Frequency varies and is usually as-needed, based on your garden layout or visual goals such as opening a view, shaping around features, or creating archways.
Informal or Mixed Species Hedges: These often benefit from light, selective trimming once or twice a year, ideally timed to preserve flowers and berries and avoid disrupting wildlife.
We can advise on a trimming schedule that suits your hedge type, goals, and the character of your garden.
Absolutely. If you’re considering planting a new hedge or replacing an existing one, we can advise on suitable species for your location, soil, purpose (privacy, windbreak, aesthetics), and maintenance preferences.
Yes, we offer both one-off services and ongoing maintenance plans tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a one-time tidy-up or a long-term schedule, we’re happy to help.
Yes. If your hedge is diseased, overgrown beyond recovery, or you’re looking to replant, we can safely remove it and help you choose and plant a suitable alternative.
Absolutely – being based just off the A30 near Whiddon Down Junction puts us in the perfect spot to reach rural properties across Devon quickly. We regularly work on country estates and farmhouses throughout the Exe Valley, Dartmoor, and villages like Drewsteignton and Cheriton Bishop.
Yes, we handle hedge trimming alongside Devon’s extensive footpath network regularly. Property owners are legally responsible for keeping hedges clear of public rights of way, and we ensure hedges are cut back to the boundary line. We’re experienced with Devon County Council’s requirements and can advise on your responsibilities.
All our hedge trimmings are processed sustainably – nothing goes to landfill. We chip material on-site where possible and either leave it as mulch for your garden or take it to our base near Exeter for composting. This approach is particularly popular with environmentally conscious Devon homeowners and often reduces your overall costs.
Winter trimming is possible for certain species, but Devon’s wet winters mean we’re selective about timing. We avoid trimming during prolonged wet spells when soil damage from equipment is likely, and never trim frost-damaged hedges. December through February works well for major reductions when hedges are dormant.
For routine maintenance, we typically book 4-5 weeks ahead during peak season (May-September), though our local base means we can often accommodate urgent requests sooner. Spring bookings fill up quickly as everyone wants hedges trimmed before summer growth, so booking by March for May work is advisable for Exeter area properties.
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Yes, once we’ve completed the initial restoration or reshaping, some clients choose to take on regular hedge maintenance themselves. We’re happy to advise you on timing, techniques, and tools to help keep your hedge healthy and well-formed. For trusted guidance, we recommend the Royal Horticultural Society’s hedge trimming guide.
Just tell us what you need, and we’ll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote. Simple as that!
