Mr. Cedar: Expert Cedar Hedge Trimming in Ottawa-Gatineau
Mr. Cedar is a family-owned company specializing in cedar hedge trimming for residential and commercial properties. We take pride in delivering courteous, professional service—ensuring that you and your neighbors will be delighted with your hedge’s fresh, well-maintained appearance.
The Right Cut: Cedar Hedge Trimming Done Properly
At Mr. Cedar, our hedge trimming season runs from April to September, allowing your hedges ample time to recover before winter. Using specialized, high-precision equipment, our expert team ensures clean, precise cuts that promote quick healing. This method reduces the risk of disease and minimizes water evaporation stress, helping your hedges retain the energy needed for natural, healthy growth.
Our specialists carefully trim one-third to one-half of the year’s new growth. Because cedar is a conifer, cutting into the "old wood" from the previous year can prevent regrowth, leaving permanent gaps or bare spots. A poorly executed or overly aggressive cut may result in an uneven hedge that takes years to recover—or may never fully regain its density.
To keep your hedges looking their best, it’s essential to trim them before they become too tall or overgrown. Regular annual trimming is a cost-effective way to maintain your landscape’s beauty and health. In our Quebec climate, we recommend a slightly conical shape at the top to prevent heavy snow accumulation from breaking the crown. This shape also allows for even sunlight exposure from top to bottom, ensuring a lush, thriving hedge.
This season, we’re proud to announce that alongside our specialty cedar hedge trimming, we’re expanding to offer complementary services such as:
• Tree pruning,
• Small tree removal
• Garden debris cleanup
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The Perfect Amount of Fertilizer for a Thriving Cedar Hedge
At Mr Cedar, we know that a well-fed hedge is a beautiful hedge! That’s why we offer a specialized amendment service tailored to your cedars’ needs. In the spring, a nitrogen-rich compost promotes lush, vibrant green foliage. As the season progresses, a carefully adjusted granular fertilizer ensures the right balance of nitrogen (for leaves), phosphorus (for roots), and potassium (for resilience). Beware! Over-fertilization can damage your cedars, turning them an unpleasant brown. Trust Mr Cedar for expert nourishment!
Your Cedar Trimmings… Turned into Green Gold!
Did you know your hedge clippings can have a second life? After every trimming, Mr Cedar ensures that all cut branches are collected and repurposed by companies specializing in cedar essential oil production. By choosing us, you contribute to a local and eco-friendly industry while honoring our planet. Smart and sustainable pruning—that’s our promise!
Watering: The Secret to a Healthy Hedge
During dry periods, your cedars need extra care! Water them every five days and after each trimming to prevent dehydration stress. Drip irrigation systems are an excellent way to provide uniform hydration. And if you’ve just planted a new cedar hedge, remember to water in the fall—this protects young trees from the harsh drying effects of winter winds and cold air.
No Matter the Variety, We’ve Got the Right Cut!
Whether you have a Thuya occidentalis ‘Fastigiata’ standing tall at 9 meters, a ‘Nigra’ at 8 meters, or a ‘Smaragd’, ‘Brandon’, or ‘Techni’ at 4 meters, the same trimming technique applies: a slightly conical annual cut at the top. This approach enhances density, prevents thinning, optimizes sunlight exposure, and ensures the privacy you value. With Mr Cedar, your hedge will always look its best!
