How to trim BIG cedar hedges

Watch the crew at VISION landscapes tackle a big hedge very quickly and efficiently! We are based out of the West-Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. www.paysagesvision.com
Hedge trimming and reshaping existing overgrown hedges is satisfying! For trimming, we only use battery tools. Husqvarna has an awesome lineup!
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[@LucVNO]

It's so good to have underlings who know what you need. Makes the process proceed.

[@TimberWolf1989]

Really like how you laid out this video, great commentary, efficient work, and great results. Bonne job les gars!

[@phil.vision]

Merci!

[@arambler830]

This was a first rate explanation of the job 👏

[@phil.vision]

Thank you kindly!

[@clintonharper1145]

Great video Phil! Really like the longer format. Great to see an efficient team at work

[@phil.vision]

Thanks Clinton! I will be trying to make more videos like this in the future. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you guys are keeping well!

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

Very, very well organized workers. Did a great job!!!

[@phil.vision]

Thanks sir!!

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

@@phil.vision / I wish we have companies like yours doing that type of jobs in my area here in Florida. Keep up the good work!!! Good luck always!

[@phil.vision]

@@bernardoirizarry8549 Maybe we will open up a Florida division in the winter!

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

@@phil.vision /Great News! Pls, keep me posted! Thanks!

[@flogrown4333]

Thank you for showing the top trimming of cedar/thuja hedges (for some reason no one does). Can you advise how the trees grow after having the tops trimmed down like that?

[@phil.vision]

Hi! The growth response can varry depending on age of hedge, season of trim, width, ect. This was done in early spring which is ideal because the sap is returning up to the tips. Pruning then will encourage new shoots. Sometimes new shoots will not appear if they hedge is malnourished, unhealthy ect. Reductions in the winter or late fall aren't idea since the sap goes "down" for the winter months. In my experience, reductions regrow better on narrower hedges. On these wide hedges, they sun will scald the interior and dry it up. Not killing it, but drying up any new shoots... Reductions are a reactionary type of trimming, and in this case was to get get more sun into the yard. It's also easier to maintain it at 16' than trimming it at 20 (nearly impossible without a spider lift) Cheers!

[@crystaledmonds7701]

Great video of tea. Work and safety.. with a lil fun .. awesome

[@phil.vision]

thanks for your comment! Thanks for watching my videos!

[@rowingtothedream]

Big help just what I was looking for to do my cedars.Thanks!

[@christinegooderham3559]

Great video--wish I watched it before trying to tackle my hedge today. Now I have something to show the professionals what I want. My electric hedge trimmers are not up to the job!

[@phil.vision]

Thanks for the kind words, Christine! Where abouts are you from? I have contacts for this work in many major cities! Cheers!

[@treeoflife7611]

Those Ladders!!!! 🪜❤️❤️❤️

[@phil.vision]

la classe mec!!

[@nmbr1stunna]

awesome video. great efficiency. How could I reduce the height of cedar hedges if I don't have a ladder that's tall enough to reach the tops? Is there a way or am I pooched? Thanks

[@nyacoustics8373]

when you make that flat wall appearance, how do yo know how much to trim off so you don't go to gar back and make the tree bare?

[@phil.vision]

I usually " stay within the green " on the sides. I know where to go by experience. If you cut in the wood, you'll scrap the hedge sides.

[@evieniag9829]

I was watching your video trimming the hedges. My question is I have seen where there are videos where the are cedar hedges that were drastically reduced in height because they were overgrown. How long does it take for them to grow back on top or do they regrow at all?

[@phil.vision]

HI! It depends on where they are located. In Canada, we can't be as agressive to them as in the UK for example.

[@evieniag9829]

Thank you for your reply and Happy New Year! I am in the south of Quebec. I ended up trimming the hedges quite a bit this past summer. There are now rather larger empty spots in the middle on the top but they will be receiving a lot of sun. I am hoping that they will fill in. I am dreaming or is there a possibility?

[@phil.vision]

There is a chance that it fills up. Hope, pray and fertilize! @@evieniag9829

[@bsch1733]

Question how do you not get nervous on your apple ladder on pavement. Ive had mine kick out so i only trust it on lawn or grass where it digs in

[@phil.vision]

Good question. The Hasegawa Ladders have a safety chain so that the leg can't kick out :)

[@tpp27]

great video and nice work. how much does a job like this cost on average and also, could you recommend someone in vancouver area? thanks in advance.

[@phil.vision]

Hi, sorry don't know anyone there off the top of my head! This was 600$, 4 years ago. Should have been 900$ then. I'd be 1200$ today. Prices didn't double. I just didn't charge enough.

[@protectionman]

My hedge is about 14' tall and I want to bring it down to about 6'. I know it will look terrible on top for awhile and being so open it will probably be spread apart by heavy snow in the winter. What are the chances the hedge will bounce back and grow back to look good? It has been growing since 1985, but it has gotten out of hand for this 73 year old so getting up on a 16' ladder is out of the question, plus it is about 8-10 feet across and the pole saw is getting too heavy to try and cut it from one side. The other side is on a slight incline so it is hard to put a ladder straight on that side, I have to block up the legs so it is level. A real pain!

[@phil.vision]

What variety of hedge is it ? And what country are you in? Geographical location is a factor when knowing how much to reduce hedges.

[@mikehughhawk]

Phil vision knows nothing. Removing anything more than 2 feet at a time will kill the shrub. 14 foot tall and he cannot ascertain the variety...yep educated for sure ..

[@protectionman]

@@mikehughhawk What does that mean?

[@crazybalony]

Hi, what would you recommend (tool wise) if one was to adventure trimming their own cedars? Minimally one pole saw and one trimmer with a pruning ladder? I'm still dubious on the battery operated units and feel like my gas powered ones would be better suited for longevity. Thank you for helping me choose on the appropriate tools. Ideally I'd get one long trimmer and one long pole saw. Echo or Stihl. Where did you get your ladder?

[@phil.vision]

Hey! I’m a Hasegawa ladder dealer in Quebec Canada. You can look up New England ladder in the USA . I’d invest in battery powered equipment … user enjoyment and comfort is great. Stihl hla 66 and hla 86 are both great. You need the telescopic one for wide tops but the lighter 66 is sweet for the sides to give your shoulders a break

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

Hello there enjoy watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 👋👋😊👍

[@phil.vision]

HI! Thanks for watching along! Any hedges in the Philippines?

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

@@phil.vision yes there lots standing hedges in the philippines too. Actually im doing trimming as well..if you have time come and visit to my channel and give some advice for more learning.thanks my friend..sending my full support😊☺

[@FixItWithMe]

Can one person move the 16 ft hasawega tripod ladder or do u always need 2 people? Is it not feasible for one person to work alone? Thanks

[@phil.vision]

Hi! It only weights 40 lbs can be manoeuvred alone. That being said, it takes some practice to set it up solo since it can “get away from you “ when moving it around. It’s 10’ taller than me and when you fold it standing up; the top needs to be balanced .

[@AndrewBiemann]

Ladders. *shudder* I enjoy climbing 80ft up a sugar maple to get a dead branch, but 5 rungs of a ladder? Nope! Excellent video. Are you mostly electric now with your small tools?

[@phil.vision]

Hey! Yeah, ladders are usually sketchy, but not these 5 inch rungs, check my other vids.. Game changers! We are 100% battery for trimming, and for most of our tree work too! Makes such a difference,,,,,,

[@agaan1897]

3:58 great catch

[@phil.vision]

HAha yeah eh!

[@markiannetta6336]

Awesome .. can u outline your fees for a job like this ?

[@nyacoustics8373]

how high is that ladder? and what trimmer and how far does it extend?

[@phil.vision]

16' Hasegawa! Husqvarna 520 iht4 and 3 m reach about?

[@dionoconnell8973]

Wat height is the last standable rung on that tripod..and wat make is it ..what made u buy that paticular make ..and how much was it

[@phil.vision]

13ft safe standing height!

[@starnegotiator3544]

Great video, pole saw on xmas list, i want to take feet off the top. In Laurentians.

[@phil.vision]

Equipementsvision.com for the ladder!

[@julianalderson3938]

Nice were in oz grows very fast bro climbs thro the tops i do sides.it works im 48 still doin it. Prob wish i wasent but hey. Good vid cheers. An yer always nake sure hieght is good first an how much ya can take without killin tha hedge. Sometines hard. Thanx

[@julianalderson3938]

Had few sorry spellin shit

[@phil.vision]

Cheers bud, sounds like fun! I want to buy a spider lift soon!

[@hkk3656]

Don't worry about your kness kid. If your knees go bad in your 70's (that's 40 years for you), the procedure will be painless and fast. Medicine is moving quickly. I need a knee replacement. I have two friends who have had it done. They had them replaced in the morning and were walking by late afternoon. No more pain.They both said they wish they had it done earlier. Imagine where medicine will be if you're having knee problems in the future.

[@jimturtle6223]

What do you mean when you say a hook on end of pole saw? A big problem for us on a similar job is the cuttings falling down inside the hedge so I'm interested in how you hook the debris? Thanks

[@phil.vision]

Hi sir! The battery pole saws have this small hook on them to snag the tops, but most of the time I use the blade of the saw to grab it and fling it. If I have a lot to pull out, Ill call for another tool we have, its a fiberglass pole with a hook on it!

[@jimturtle6223]

Ok understood yes I have the Notch pole saws with the hook on them. We don't have any battery tools yet, they're not catching on in the states like they are in Canada and Europe

[@kevinp5017]

I’m interested what your reply was to the owner that wanted more taken off?

[@phil.vision]

I told him that we can only do a 20-25% reduction per intervention. It's very important to specify these details in your written quote, or else their updated feelings are final say. Cutting too much off the top isn't the best, especially in this situation where we left growth on top to form a new crown. A deeper cut would likely negate the hedge ever growing properly again on top.

[@WillibumWason]

can you tell me what the name of that ladder is

[@williamlow6985]

hey when using the pole saw on the bigger branches on top are you making a straight cut or 45 degree ??

[@phil.vision]

straight cuts!

[@Youyuppers]

Would love to know what you guys charged for this job lol that’s a massive overgrown hedge

[@phil.vision]

not enough haha

[@Mancubus99]

Bridgenorth Ontario here, just had 320 ft of white cedar hedge planted with the hopes of someday being as bushy as some of the hedges I see in your videos. What kind of cedar were these and how old were they? Mine are 9-10 tall right now, planted about 1 foot 3/4 apart.

[@tsmith4719]

How do you keep the top level? Do you use string for smaller hedges?

[@phil.vision]

Hey. no string, all vision :)

[@dionoconnell8973]

Is that tripod stepladder any good on a lawn surface?

[@phil.vision]

Its especially good on grass!

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

How much would you charge for doing the same on a 200 foot long hedge? 15 feet wide at the top and about 12 feet high.

[@phil.vision]

Thousands! a 15ft wide reduction is a NIGHTMARE! If it's wider than it's taller, I wouldn't reduce it. For a trim, I'd put a day on it for 3-4 guys, so 3500$ Cad

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

Thank you so much for answering. I figured that much. That hedge is a monstrosity, indeed. It was planted as a double row of cedars more than 50 years ago by my wife's grandfather and was not kept under control. We purchased the house and I inherited the problem. It takes me days of pain and suffering to keep it at the state it is now. And it was bigger when I first started with it!

[@nicolasgojcaj8451]

how much did you charge for this job im starting a tree trimming business and i would like to see how much something like this makes

[@phil.vision]

should have been 1000$ cad

[@agusjarlim]

Doesn't the saw chain come off with small branches?

[@phil.vision]

It happens at time if your chain has slack

[@s0064019]

Could anyone tell me what this ladder’s name? It looks amazing.

[@phil.vision]

Its a Hasegawa ladder! This one is 16'

[@savingmayberry387]

What kind of hedge is this? Thuja?

[@phil.vision]

Thuja Occidentalis.

[@dionoconnell8973]

No mention of hedge height ..im lookin at a 25ft high 9ft wide laurel tmrw..hence im here on utube lookin 4 some ideas ..basically ive only a standard double ladder(no tripod ladder) tanaka standard and stihl longreach ..il prob tie a 16ft length of 6x2 timber 2 thirds of the wayup to s3veral large branches wnd lean the ladder against it,so as to stop me and the ladder falling through ..il prob bungeecord the ladder to the timber aswel...either that or il go hire scaffolding . The top is gonna be a real challenge. And its gonna be time consuming ..ive done plenty of 14 fts ..mainly leylandi ...bleedin hate laurel moves all over d place and ders 4 yrs growth .. NICE

[@phil.vision]

its about 15 feet high

[@dr3amersl0unge21]

Amazing ! Looks like a great company where in Québec are you guys located? Im in Québec too!

[@phil.vision]

Montreal west Island!

[@dr3amersl0unge21]

@@phil.vision awsome. Ive seen you guys ! 💪🏽

[@phil.vision]

😃@@dr3amersl0unge21

[@dr3amersl0unge21]

@@phil.vision If you ever need some extra help let me know !! 😉

[@phil.vision]

Send me a message on IG @phil.vision

[@starbugmechanic5236]

What would be an average charge for a job like this?

[@phil.vision]

I slightly under charged, should be around 750$ CAD in the Quebec area.. Our pricing factors in travel, etc.....

[@JM-lw6py]

What size is that ladder

[@phil.vision]

16'

[@jasimmser3077]

Very good good TOP

[@jonathanproulxrobin2650]

Je préfère les 3 pattes stokes 12' et 16' Sinon belle job buddy ! Bonne saison de taille.

[@phil.vision]

Merci! Stoke on des marches a 3-3.5"... Hasegawa 5".. C'est quoi que tu aime mieux? Tu les a assayez?

[@Dog_One]

❤

[@ColtonLoberg]

How much

[@phil.vision]

should have been 800$

[@NoGo90]

Favourite hedge species to trim?

[@phil.vision]

YEW, but we don't have lots of them! We trim 95% cedar here

[@DanFresh666]

De ou vien l'échelle? Et la longueur du pôle?

[@phil.vision]

Haswgawa, japon. 5.33m

[@robertdalke]

Build a cart

[@driveman6490]

Whenever the customer comes out and starts asking questions, I start talking in a foreign language.........one I don't know (which is all of them).

[@phil.vision]

haha love it!!

[@jasimmser3077]

ممتاز جدا جدا ممتاز

[@donhughesman5737]

Rent a scissor lift. Youre welcome

[@phil.vision]

We own one now!

[@fortnightlygardenmaintenan8987]

You dont need 3 people there

[@phil.vision]

That's how we roll! We do 5 of these size jobs a day. We have to keep up with our demand! Hope you are doing well Steve!