Shrubs That Fit Your Space Again

Blake Landscape LLC prunes overgrown and misshapen shrubs for homes in Indianapolis.

When shrubs in Indianapolis grow past your windows, block walkways, or develop dead branches that make the whole plant look thin, pruning brings back the shape and opens up airflow so the interior stays healthier. You also regain clearance around doors, fences, and siding that overgrowth had covered.

Blake Landscape LLC walks through your yard to confirm which shrubs need work and whether you want a natural rounded shape or a formal hedge line. Dead and damaged branches are removed first, then the crew thins out crowded areas and reduces height or width as needed. Clippings are hauled away and all surfaces are blown clean before the crew leaves.

If your shrubs have outgrown their beds or look uneven after months of growth, get in touch to schedule pruning in Indianapolis.

How Shrubs Are Shaped and Thinned Correctly

The crew in Indianapolis begins by cutting out any branches that are dead, broken, or showing disease so those do not spread to healthy wood. Once the dead material is cleared, they thin the interior by removing crossing branches and sections that block sunlight from reaching the center of the plant.

After thinning, you will notice more light and air moving through the shrub, which reduces the chance of fungal problems and makes the plant look less dense and overgrown. The outer shape is trimmed last to match your preference, whether that is a soft natural curve or a straight hedge line.

Branches that touch your house, hang over walkways, or block views are cut back to restore clearance. This service does not include stump grinding, root removal, or treatment for pest infestations, but it does include cleanup and removal of all clippings and debris generated during the work.

What Homeowners Want to Know First

Homeowners in Indianapolis often ask how much can be cut without harming the plant, whether pruning should happen before or after flowering, and what happens if a shrub has grown too large for its spot.

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How much of a shrub can be pruned at one time?
Most shrubs tolerate removing up to one third of their total growth in a single session. If a shrub is severely overgrown, Blake Landscape LLC may recommend pruning in stages across two seasons to avoid shocking the plant.
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When is the best time to prune shrubs in Indianapolis?
Spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned right after blooms fade, while summer-flowering types are pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Pruning at the wrong time will not kill the plant, but you may lose flowers for one season.
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Why does thinning the interior matter if the outside looks fine?
Thick interiors trap moisture and block sunlight, which leads to fungal growth and weak branches. Thinning lets air circulate and light reach the center, so the whole shrub stays healthier and grows more evenly.
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What happens if a shrub is too big for the bed or space?
You can reduce the size with heavy pruning, but if the shrub is planted too close to the house or walkway, it will grow back to the same problem within a year or two. In that case, transplanting or removal may make more sense than repeated pruning.
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How do I know if a branch is dead or just dormant?
Scratch the bark lightly with your thumbnail. If you see green underneath, the branch is alive. If the wood is brown and dry all the way through, it is dead and should be cut off at the base or back to healthy wood.

Blake Landscape LLC brings hand pruners, loppers, and hedge trimmers depending on shrub size and density, and hauls away all clippings so your beds and lawn are left clean. If your shrubs need shaping, thinning, or clearance trimming, contact Blake Landscape LLC to schedule pruning services in Indianapolis.