Professional Hedging & Shaping Colac & The Otways
Professional Hedge Trimming Across Colac, Apollo Bay & The Otways
From intricate garden shaping to large-scale boundary hedges across Colac, Apollo Bay and the Otways, we provide the expert care and horticultural knowledge needed to keep your property looking its absolute best.
Why Choose Us
Beyond the "Quick Trim."
Most people think hedging is just about cutting a straight line, but improper technique can lead to "holes" in your hedge, woody overgrowth, or disease.
At Otway Tree Care, we treat your hedges as living assets. Whether we are restoring an overgrown boundary or performing routine maintenance on a formal garden, we use precision tools and arborist knowledge to ensure dense, healthy growth.
We don't just cut — we shape your landscape to ensure it remains a highlight of your Colac or Otway property year-round. From Birregurra to Apollo Bay, our hedge trimming and shaping service sets the standard for the region — and for your trees, our tree pruning service applies the same level of care.
What Makes Us Different
What Makes Our Hedging & Hedge Trimming Service Different
From intricate formal garden hedging to large-scale rural boundaries, we provide the expert eye and horticultural knowledge to keep your property’s living assets in world-class condition.
Symmetrical Precision
We specialise in perfectly level tops and straight faces, ensuring your formal hedges provide the crisp, clean lines that define a high-end landscape.
Large-Scale Boundary Management
Our team is equipped to handle massive cypress or pine boundaries, using specialised long-reach equipment to manage height and density safely.
Horticultural Health Focus
We provide the right information on when to trim based on your specific species, ensuring we promote flowering and thick foliage rather than stressing the plant.
Restoration of Overgrown Hedges
If your hedge has become "woody" or out of control, we use corrective pruning techniques to encourage inner growth and bring it back to its former glory.
High-Access Capability
From steep embankments to tall privacy screens, we use specialised platforms and ladders to ensure every inch of your hedge is perfectly maintained.
The "Manicured" Cleanup
Hedging creates thousands of small clippings. We pride ourselves on a meticulous clean-up, raking and blowing all garden beds and paths until they are spotless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest Advice. Expert Answers.
Whether you're after a one-off tidy up or a long-term maintenance plan, here are the questions our hedging clients ask most often.
How often should my hedges be trimmed?
For most formal hedges, 2 to 3 times a year is ideal to maintain a tight shape. Faster-growing species may require more frequent attention during the spring and summer months.
Can you fix a hedge with "holes" or dead spots?
Yes. We can provide advice on fertilizing and light-penetration pruning to encourage growth in thin areas, helping to "fill in" the hedge over time.
What is the best height for a privacy hedge?
We recommend maintaining hedges at a height that provides privacy without becoming unmanageable or blocking too much sunlight from the rest of your garden.
Do you take the clippings away?
Yes. We can either mulch the clippings back into your garden beds as a natural weed suppressant or remove them from the site entirely—the choice is yours.
Can you work on hedges that are very overgrown or haven't been touched in years?
Absolutely — restoration pruning is one of our specialties. We assess the species first to understand how hard we can cut back, then work in stages if needed to bring the hedge back to a healthy, manageable shape without stressing the plant.
Do you offer regular maintenance contracts?
Absolutely. Many of our clients in Colac and Apollo Bay have us on a recurring schedule so their property looks perfect year-round without them having to call us.
Will you kill my hedge if you cut it back too far?
Some species (like Conifers) don't grow back from old wood, while others (like Box hedges) are very hardy. We always assess the species first to ensure we don't "hard prune" beyond what the plant can handle.
Testimonials
Hear from our local community
Amazing Job
"Amazing job removing a massive gum tree that was threatening our roof. Pro, safe, and left the area cleaner than they found it."
Sarah J
Apollo Bay
Highly Knowledgeable
"Highly knowledgeable team. They saved our old oak tree with careful pruning instead of just cutting it down like others suggested."
Mark T
Colac
Quick Response
"Quick response after the recent storm. They cleared the driveway in no time. Very grateful for their emergency service."
Emily D
Lorne
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Ready to transform your property?
We provide professional hedge trimming and shaping across Colac, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Winchelsea, Birregurra and the Otway region. Regular maintenance contracts available.
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0448 762 058
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Service Areas
Colac, Apollo Bay, & The Otways
3 Arthur Court, Apollo Bay Victoria 3233
Phone 0468 004 630
From Backyard to National Park
ABN: 65 763 136 633
Service Areas
Colac, Elliminyt, Birregurra, Beeac, Alvie, Winchelsea, Camperdown, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek, Marengo, Wye River, Forrest, Gellibrand, Barwon Downs, Beech Forest, Lavers Hill.