In the Morris County, NJ area, where beautifully maintained properties are a source of pride for homeowners, the secret to a flourishing landscape goes beyond planting and watering. The real art lies in how well your plants are maintained—and that starts with expert pruning and trimming.
At Lakeland Landscaping, we’ve been helping residents in Morristown, Randolph, Denville, Morris Township, Long Valley, Sparta, Bernardsville, and surrounding towns achieve elegant, healthy landscapes since 1975. Our experienced team brings a thoughtful, science-based approach to every landscape we touch—because proper pruning isn’t just a task. It’s a craft.
A Rainy Spring Has Left Landscapes Overgrown
If your property feels a little wild this year, you’re not imagining it. North Jersey saw an unusually wet spring, with rainfall well above average. All that moisture has led to rapid, unruly growth—shrubs overflowing into walkways, hedges losing shape, and planting beds quickly becoming crowded.
While the green-up was dramatic and fast, so was the chaos. In these conditions, summer pruning is more important than ever to regain control, promote plant health, and keep your landscape looking intentional, not overrun.
Why Pruning & Trimming Are So Important
1. Plant Health Starts with Proper Pruning
Overcrowded or dense shrubs can block air and sunlight, which leads to conditions that attract pests and promote disease. That’s why every pruning job we do begins with a careful assessment of each shrub, hedge, and perennial on your property. We remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches that compete for resources or create stress points on the plant.
Every member of the Lakeland Landscaping team is trained in proper hand pruning techniques, ensuring that cuts are clean and placed with purpose, not rushed or random. We take plant health seriously, and it shows in our results.
2. Summer Pruning Keeps Growth in Check
Many homeowners think of pruning as a late-winter or early-spring task, and while that’s true for some plants, summer pruning is just as critical. Fast-growing hedges, flowering shrubs, and ornamental grasses all benefit from mid-season maintenance to refine their shape, reduce overgrowth, and promote healthier regrowth in the fall.
In fact, summer is the ideal time to manage:
- Sprawling new shoots
- Overgrown shrub borders
- Hedge lines that have lost their clean silhouette
- Excess foliage that blocks views, walkways, or light
At Lakeland Landscaping, we know when to prune and how much to remove to keep your plants balanced without risking stress or damage.
3. Beauty and Structure Go Hand-in-Hand
Neatly trimmed hedges and skillfully pruned shrubs provide structure to your yard, giving it a clean, polished, and upscale appearance. Whether framing a front walk in Morris Plains or surrounding a patio in Long Valley, well-shaped plants reinforce the elegance of your home’s exterior.
Our team doesn’t rely on guesswork. We approach each property like a custom project—assessing every planting individually, shaping with intention, and working with the natural habit of each plant to bring out its best form.
Common Trimming Mistakes We Help You Avoid
- Over-Pruning – Cutting too much can stress a plant or ruin its natural shape. We follow industry standards to ensure proper pruning proportions.
- Wrong Timing – We prune based on the specific needs of your shrubs and their bloom cycles, not a one-size-fits-all calendar.
- Improper Cuts – Our crews are trained in hand pruning, not just using power shears. We make precise cuts that help plants heal quickly and thrive.
- Neglecting Seasonal Changes – Especially after this year’s fast spring growth, delaying pruning until fall can allow overgrowth to become unmanageable or unsightly.
Trusted Experts Since 1975
Lakeland Landscaping has proudly served Morris, Sussex, Somerset, Essex, Warren, and Hunterdon counties for nearly five decades. We are not general contractors who happen to offer landscaping… we are landscape specialists.
- Our trained professionals evaluate every shrub, hedge, and plant
- All team members are educated in best practices for trimming, pruning, and plant care
- We use hand-pruning methods wherever appropriate to ensure precise, plant-friendly results
- We bring local knowledge of plant behavior, soil conditions, and seasonal rhythms that only decades of experience can provide
Our goal is simple: create and maintain landscapes that are healthy, beautiful, and tailored to the homeowner’s vision.
Don’t Let Overgrowth Take Over Your Yard
If the recent rain has caused your property to become overgrown or out of balance, now is the time to act. Summer pruning helps restore control, enhances plant health, and ensures your landscape continues to shine all season long.
Lakeland Landscaping offers customized trimming and pruning services designed specifically for the climate and plantings found in this area of NJ. We’re ready to help your landscape look its best, with expert care and a personal touch.
Contact Us Today
Whether your hedges need reshaping, your shrubs need refreshing, or you want to bring order back to your garden beds, Lakeland Landscaping is your local expert in fine landscaped design, planting, and maintenance.
Call (973) 361-3315 to schedule.
Lakeland Landscaping
Expert Landscape Care Since 1975
