Keeping a Mature Beech Hedge in Shape

This week we were back in Epsom to carry out our annual Beech hedge trimming for a long-standing customer. Their hedge runs along the front boundary of their property — a stunning feature that provides privacy, structure, and year-round colour.

Beech hedges are one of our favourites to work on. They respond beautifully to regular maintenance and hold their coppery-brown leaves through winter, providing a smart, natural screen all year round.

But to keep them looking their best, they need to be trimmed at the right time and with precision. That’s exactly what we did here.

Why Timing and Technique Matter

We always trim Beech hedges in late summer to early autumn, once the new season’s growth has hardened off. This keeps the hedge neat through winter and encourages a dense flush of fresh leaves next spring.

For this job, the hedge was slightly overgrown, so we carried out a careful reduction and reshape, trimming back evenly along the top and sides while maintaining the hedge’s natural form.

We used sharp, clean blades for a crisp finish and removed all trimmings from the site, leaving the customer’s driveway and front garden spotless.

How We Trim Hedges the Right Way

At Arborlife, hedge trimming isn’t just about making things tidy — it’s about promoting long-term health and structure. Our approach includes:

Trimming lightly and evenly to encourage dense, uniform growth
Shaping with care to complement the property and garden layout
Cleaning up thoroughly — no mess left behind
Checking for pests or disease as we go, so issues are caught early

We also make sure to avoid disturbing nesting birds, always checking carefully before we start.

The Result – A Neat, Tidy, and Healthy Hedge

By the end of the job, the Beech hedge looked sharp, healthy, and full — instantly boosting the property’s kerb appeal.

Our customer was thrilled (as they are every year!) and commented on how much brighter and tidier the garden felt once the work was done. We’ll be back next season to keep it looking just as good.

Why Regular Hedge Trimming Is Important

Beech, yew, laurel, and leylandii hedges all benefit from consistent care. Regular trimming helps to:

Encourage dense, even growth
Prevent the hedge from becoming leggy or patchy
Maintain shape and symmetry
Extend the life of the hedge
Keep gardens and boundaries looking neat and inviting

A well-maintained hedge can completely transform the look of a property — it’s one of the simplest ways to keep your garden looking its best all year round.

Why Choose Arborlife Tree Services

Experienced and certified arborists
Local, friendly, and reliable service
No VAT – saving you 20%
Always tidy, punctual, and professional
Covering Epsom, Leatherhead, Cobham, and all surrounding Surrey areas

Whether you’ve got a Beech hedge that’s due a trim or a long hedge that’s become unmanageable, we’ll get it looking smart again in no time.

Call Declan on 07775 837893 or get in touch online.

Trimming a Beech Hedge in Epsom

Oct 24, 2025