Professional Shrub and Hedge Trimming Services

Hedge trimming is more than just a cosmetic task; it’s a vital part of keeping your garden healthy and under control. Proper hedge care helps maintain structure, promotes healthy growth, and prevents overgrown branches from affecting other plants or structures.

Trimming hedges for aesthetics, safety, or seasonal upkeep? Our services are customized to meet your property’s specific needs.

Benefits of Routine Hedge Maintenance:

• Prevents overgrown branches
• Stimulates new growth and flowering
• Improves sunlight penetration and airflow
• Reduces pest and disease risk
• Maintains property boundaries and visibility

Our team of ISA-certified arborists uses hand shears, power trimmers, and cedar hedge trimmers to ensure clean, healthy cuts tailored to the hedge species and your preferences.

Knowing your hedge type helps determine its trimming needs. Our team regularly cares for:

• Cedar Hedges – Common in Toronto for privacy; require regular shaping.
• Boxwood – Dense, formal hedges best trimmed with precision.
• Yew and Privet – Tolerant of heavier pruning; ideal for sculpted looks.
• Lilac and Spirea – Flowering shrubs that benefit from careful seasonal pruning.
• Newly Planted Hedges – Require formative trimming for 2–3 years to establish a strong structure.

If you’re unsure of your hedge type, we’ll identify it and tailor a care plan that suits its needs.

Timing is key to maintaining healthy, vibrant hedges in the Greater Toronto Area. Here’s what to know:

• Spring – Best for shaping and stimulating growth
• Summer – Ideal for light maintenance trimming
• Early Fall – Safe for structural cuts and shaping before winter
• Winter – Avoid cutting hedges during extreme cold or frost

Hedges generally benefit from two to three trimmings per year, depending on the species. Proper pruning at the right time prevents them from becoming overgrown, encourages dense foliage, and supports flowering hedges.

• The 100+ year old oak tree in our back yard started to rapidly age this spring. We called Ricky based on a recommendation from a friend and he was able to visit our property within a few days. He spent a good amount of time with us explaining what needed to be done. It was a complex job that needed to be mindful of three fences and power lines. They did a great job in a timely manner and left our property in a clean state.

  Private Customer - Toronto, ON
• Ricky sent Ryan and Dennis to remove a dying Mountain Ash tree. This required careful work because the tree was very close to my neighbour's house and mine, including utility wires and a glass sunroom. Ryan and Dennis did a perfect job. Thank you!

  Alan N. - Toronto, ON
• Very happy with the work of pruning our huge, mature trees. The backyard looks airier with more sunlight brightening up the yard yet maintaining the magnificent tree canopy. The cleanup of all debris was amazing too.

  MAB - Toronto, ON
• We have a wood lot on our property which has been affected by a blight so that a number of trees needed to be removed. The team arrived as scheduled, were friendly and professional. They cleaned the area as promised after the job was completed. I have had work done by Dreamworks in the past and would have them come back to do work for us again.

  Christine - Whitchurch Stouffville, ON
• The crew removed a very large tree and ground the root and pruned another large tree. They were professional and quick. The crew were very good at cleaning up the debris. They were polite and considerate and I highly recommend this company.

  Marlene - Toronto, ON
• Ricky of DreamWorks Tree Services has been my service provider for the past three years. Ricky is on time, professional and has provided excellent tree care. Ricky makes himself available for any questions or advice that I need, and I find him very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him and his company. I have referred his company to my friends looking for a tree service.

  Barry -Newmarket, ON
• The gentleman at DreamWorks were amazing to deal with. Completed the work as quoted and discussed. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

  Jeremy -Sunderland, ON
• The company did a nice job under some tough circumstances involving the removal of a mature tree and the planting of a fairly large one in the backyard. All of the employees were very accommodating and sensitive to my needs.

  Luis Rodrigues -Aurora, ON
• I’ve used Ricky at Dreamworks for a few years now and would not use anyone else. They are professional and have always done a good job. If anything needs correcting, they will correct it no questions asked.

  Daniel -Toronto, ON
• I want to say thank you to Ricky, John, Wes and Ryan. They are a great team and I appreciated how they worked so well together and were very respectful as they completed their work. They were good to me with all my questions and concerns. Ricky was both professional and personal throughout this process. This was a very large tree, and a ‘complex’ removal because it was virtually over top of a large sugar maple tree. Ricky was very transparent about this and the fact that he was concerned about the possible damage to the maple. The team took care and did their best to preserve the maple. In the end, the impact on the maple was minimal. I also appreciated the scheduling and updates if any changes were required. (High winds and cold temperatures understandably meant work would be too dangerous.) Ricky also took care of all the City paperwork requirements which seemed daunting. While it was sad to loose this tree, it is a relief to have it, and the hazard it presented, removed. Thank you again for your work…. We had already referred Ricky to a friend who had part of a tree fall and her work is also done. I am happy to refer Dreamworks again.

  Barry -Toronto, ON
• We’ve had Ricky & the Dreamworks team to our country property many times over the years. Whether it's dealing with old growth or pruning fruit trees for healthy growth, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dreamworks

  K. Arthur -Toronto, ON
• Dream works completed tree removal, stump removal, tree pruning and installation of new trees. The crew was very professional and detailed. Public safety was adhered to and the work areas were left clean and free of debris. DreamWorks is fully operational with sufficient machinery to complete any project both large and small. It was a pleasure dealing with the entire crew!

  Helen Beauchamp -Vaughan, ON
• The Dreamworks crew were prompt, efficient, excellent work and delivered on the estimated quote. Very happy with the Dream Works Team - would highly recommend their services.

  Lynn -Toronto, ON
• The work was done with great care not to disrupt the hydro line which was located under the canopy of the tree. This was a big tree at 75cm DBH and Ricki and his crew took it down with such precision as too not cause any damage to the surrounding area.

  Giuseppe -Toronto, ON