Yard Clean-Ups — Starting at $250

Skip to main content
Laurel hedge trimming — Burien
Laurel hedge trimming — Burien
By Neat & Tidy Landscaping Product Team Published on January 19, 2024
Categories: landscaping , services , maintenance

Burien Laurel hedge trimming

Homeowner’s Issue

Laurel hedges in this region respond quickly to our cool, wet winters and mild summers. Heavy winter rain, compacted glacial soils, and shaded slopes can encourage moss, slow drying, and uneven growth that makes hedges look patchy and lets ivy or weeds creep in.

Landlords and homeowners often want safe sightlines, tenant-ready curb appeal, and lower return visits. Poor drainage, slope runoff, and salt exposure from nearby roads can change pruning timing—choose careful, seasonal cuts to avoid stressing plants. Seahurst Park and nearby Normandy Park properties face the same coastal humidity and wind exposure, so pruning that respects sun/shade patterns will keep laurel dense and healthy.

Our Quality Service

We trim to strengthen structure, clear sightlines, and reduce future maintenance while protecting soil and root health. Work includes selective thinning, shaping, and clean-up using hand tools and electric trimmers to limit soil compaction and plant stress.

All methods are sustainable — no herbicides. We rely on hand weeding, organic control, mulching, and targeted pruning to suppress regrowth and support biodiversity.

What’s Included

  • On-site assessment of hedge health, slope and drainage.
  • Selective trimming and shaping for even growth.
  • Edging and light pruning around bases to reduce moss and rot.
  • Debris collection and tidy clean-up.

Optional upgrades:

  • Mulch + fabric installation to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  • Organic weed control (manual / approved organic products).
  • Haul-away debris vs. green bin disposal (client choice).

Before & After / Expectations

Expect a neat profile, improved sightlines, and reduced leaf debris after service. New cuts may brown slightly; laurel typically fills back in within 4–12 weeks in our climate.

Care tips:

  • Water newly pruned areas only during prolonged dry spells.
  • Hand-pull weeds and ivy at the base to prevent regrowth.
  • Refresh mulch annually to suppress moss and conserve moisture.

FAQs

  • How long does a typical job take? Most residential hedges are done in 1–3 hours depending on size and access.
  • Do you use chemicals? No — we use sustainable, non-chemical methods only.
  • What access do you need? Clear 3–4 ft around the hedge when possible; we can work in tighter spots if needed.
  • When is best to trim? Late spring to early summer for shaping; light maintenance in fall if needed.

Call to Action

Burien homeowners and landlords: book a free estimate and get a maintenance plan that reduces returns and promotes long-term health. We schedule quickly, deliver dependable results, and focus on sustainable practices.

Email neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com to request a photo estimate or an on-site visit.


Seattle landscaping background

Seattle English Ivy Removal Experts

English ivy may look pretty, but it quickly damages trees, fences, and foundations. At Neat & Tidy Landscaping, we provide professional ivy removal services in Seattle—eliminating invasive growth by hand, without the use of herbicides or sprays. We remove ivy from tree trunks, garden beds, fence lines, and more to help restore your landscape’s health and appearance.

Ivy cleared from wooden fence in Seattle
Tree Ivy Removal
Removing ivy vines from tree base
Fence Ivy Clean-Up
Digging out ivy roots from soil
Root Removal

We remove ivy by hand—safely and completely—from soil, trees, and fences.

Neat & Tidy Landscaping logo
 Landscaping photo

Our Seattle ivy removal team cuts vines at the base, gently unwinds growth from trees and wood structures, and digs out the root systems below. This root-level approach stops ivy from returning and protects nearby plants, wildlife, and structures—no chemicals, just clean results. Perfect for homeowners, property managers, and anyone dealing with ivy overgrowth. Contact us today to schedule a free estimate and site visit.

Seattle Landscaping Packages: Clean-Ups, Lawn Care, and Small Repairs

Garden Bed Clean-Ups

Weed, prune, mulch, and refresh your beds. Includes blackberry, ivy, and bamboo removal. One-time • Monthly • Quarterly

Neat & Tidy Garden Service

Lawn Care & Turf

Mowing, edging, fertilizing, sod installs, and upgrades for a healthy, low-care lawn.

Lawn Care Made Easy

Repairs & Small Upgrades

Fix pavers, add gravel paths, repair fences, and improve drainage — simple updates that last.

Easy Upgrade Services

Trusted by Seattle Homeowners Since 2010

Book Your Free Landscaping Estimate

Why Choose Neat & Tidy Landscaping?

  • Competetive pricing & reliable workmanship
  • Family-owned in Seattle • 15+ years’ experience
  • 1,000+ happy clients across King County