Martin Services trims all common shrubs and hedges found in the North Bay area, including cedar hedges, lilacs, dogwood, spirea, burning bush, privet, juniper, yew, and ornamental shrubs of all varieties. If it grows in Northern Ontario and needs trimming, our crew has the tools and the experience to handle it properly. We provide shrub and hedge trimming across Powassan, North Bay, Callander, West Ferris, Astorville, and surrounding communities throughout the growing season.
Cedar Hedges
Cedar hedges are the most common hedge type in the North Bay and Powassan area, used extensively for privacy screening and property borders. Eastern white cedar responds well to regular trimming but requires careful technique — cutting into old wood that has no green growth will leave permanent bare spots that never fill in. Martin Services trims cedar hedges during the active growing season, typically between mid-June and early September, taking care to maintain the slightly tapered shape that allows light to reach lower branches and keeps the hedge full from top to bottom.
Flowering Shrubs
Lilacs, spirea, dogwood, potentilla, and hydrangea each have specific trimming requirements based on whether they bloom on old wood or new wood. Getting this wrong means cutting off next year's flowers. Lilacs, for example, should be pruned immediately after flowering in early summer — trimming them in fall or early spring removes the flower buds that formed the previous year. Martin Services knows the correct timing and technique for every flowering shrub common to Northern Ontario, ensuring your plants look their best and bloom reliably year after year.
Evergreen Shrubs and Foundation Plantings
Juniper, yew, mugo pine, and boxwood are common foundation plantings throughout the Nipissing District. These evergreens benefit from annual shaping to maintain their form and prevent them from outgrowing their space — a common problem when foundation plantings are left untrimmed for several years. Martin Services shapes evergreen shrubs during their active growth period, using hand pruners and hedge shears rather than power trimmers where precision matters. With 35 years of experience, our crew understands how each species responds to pruning and avoids the common mistake of cutting back too aggressively.
Need shrubs or hedges trimmed? Call Martin Services at (249) 506-9211 for a free estimate.