Residential
Tree & Shrub Care
Seasonal pruning, shaping, and plant health care that keeps your trees and shrubs vigorous and well-formed.
Professional tree & shrub care for Columbus, Ohio properties.
Trees and shrubs are the structure of your landscape, and the most expensive plants to replace when they decline. Proper, well-timed pruning keeps ornamentals healthy, encourages strong form, and prevents the kind of neglect that leads to disease, storm damage, and overgrown sightlines. Our crews prune for plant health first and appearance always, working to the natural habit of each species rather than shearing everything into the same green meatball.
- Every shrub pruned to your specified height, width, and shape
- Deadwood, sucker, and crossing-branch removal
- Shaping for clean sightlines and balanced form
- Plant-health-focused cuts timed to the species
- All clippings cleaned up and hauled off site
28+ years caring for Central Ohio properties.
What tree & shrub care covers
The full scope of keeping woody plants healthy and in shape, from assessment to haul-off.
Property assessment
We evaluate each tree and shrub's health, form, and pruning needs before any cuts are made.
Pruned to your spec
You set the target height, width, and shape on the walkthrough; we prune every shrub to that specification, working with each plant's natural habit.
Small tree & ornamental pruning
Structural and clearance pruning for ornamental and small landscape trees.
Deadwood removal
Dead, diseased, and crossing branches removed to protect plant health and safety.
Sightline & clearance
Clearing branches off walks, drives, windows, and signage for safety and visibility.
Seasonal timing
Heavy pruning during dormancy, light shaping in season, timed to each species.
Plant health support
Guidance on watering, mulching, and care to keep stressed plants recovering.
Full cleanup & haul-off
All prune clippings and limbs collected, cleaned up, and hauled off site. Beds and turf left clean.
Why we thin instead of shear
Shearing everything into tidy globes looks neat for a week and quietly harms the plant. Repeated shearing creates a dense outer shell that shades out the interior, weakens the plant, and invites disease. We prune to the natural structure of each species, thinning to let light and air into the canopy, removing deadwood, and making clean cuts at the right points. You set the target height, width, and shape; our job is getting the plant there with cuts it can sustain. The result is healthier plants that hold their shape longer and resist pests and disease.
Timing matters in Central Ohio
When you prune is as important as how. Most structural and heavy pruning is best done during dormancy in late winter, when plants aren't stressed and pests are inactive. Spring bloomers like lilac and forsythia are pruned right after they flower so you don't cut off next year's buds. Light shaping and clearance can happen through the season. We work to each plant's calendar so cuts help rather than hurt.
Protecting your biggest plant investment
A mature tree or established shrub bed represents years of growth and real money to replace. Routine pruning protects that investment: it catches dieback, scale, and borer damage early, keeps branches off your roof and walkways, reduces storm-damage risk, and maintains the form that made the plant worth installing. Neglected woody plants are far more expensive to rehabilitate or replace than to maintain.
When a plant needs more than pruning
Sometimes a shrub is too far gone, planted in the wrong spot, or fighting a site problem no pruning can fix. We'll say so rather than keep billing pruning visits on a plant that won't recover. For larger or hazardous trees that require climbing or removal, we'll coordinate the right specialist rather than overpromise.
The right cut at the right time
Heavy structural pruning is best in late winter dormancy; spring bloomers get pruned right after flowering; light shaping and clearance run through the season. We schedule each plant to its ideal window.
Get on the schedule- Late winter: structural and renewal pruning
- After bloom: prune spring-flowering shrubs
- Summer: light shaping, clearance, and cleanup
Round out your plant care
Most pruning visits ride along with other bed work. These pairings finish the property in one trip.
Spring & fall cleanup
Schedule pruning alongside seasonal cleanups so beds and plants are refreshed together.
Learn moreEdging & mulching
Freshly pruned beds finished with crisp edges and new mulch look complete.
Learn moreLeaf removal
The trees we prune in fall are the ones filling your beds. Book both and one crew clears it all in a single pass.
Learn moreThe tree & shrub care engagement, step by step
A predictable, transparent process refined over 25+ years of Central Ohio property work. No surprises, no scope creep.
- 1Step 1 of 4
Walkthrough
We assess each plant's health and form, and you set the target height, width, and shape for every shrub.
- 2Step 2 of 4
Timed pruning
Crews prune each shrub to your specification, timed to the species and prioritizing plant health.
- 3Step 3 of 4
Deadwood & clearance
Dead and crossing wood removed; sightlines and structures cleared.
- 4Step 4 of 4
Cleanup & care notes
All clippings cleaned up and hauled off site, with simple aftercare guidance left with you.
Priced to the property
Quoted by plant count, size, and condition. Recurring care customers receive program pricing across services.
- Itemized line-by-line proposal
- Quote turnaround in 24 to 48 hours
- No hidden fees, no surprise upcharges
Bundle with seasonal cleanups or a maintenance program for the best value.
Most residential shrub-bed pruning visits start around $200
Every property is different. Quotes are tailored after a quick consultation. No obligation, no hard sell.
Tree & Shrub Care, answered.
Real questions from real Central Ohio customers. If yours isn't here, you have three fast ways to reach us.
01How often should shrubs be pruned?
Most ornamental shrubs benefit from pruning once or twice a year, timed to the species. We'll recommend a cadence for your specific plants.
02Can you keep shrubs at a specific height and width?
Yes. Every shrub is pruned to the specification you set on the walkthrough. Boxwood, yew, and privet tolerate tight, repeated shaping; for plants like viburnum or hydrangea we hit your target with thinning cuts so the plant stays healthy at that size.
03When is the best time to prune?
Heavy pruning is best in late winter dormancy. Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after they bloom so you don't remove next year's flowers.
04Do you remove large trees?
We handle ornamental and small-tree pruning. For large or hazardous tree removal requiring climbing, we coordinate a qualified specialist.
05Will pruning hurt my plants?
Proper, well-timed pruning improves plant health. Our crews prune to each species' natural form rather than shearing, which protects the plant.
06Do you haul away the debris?
Yes. All prune clippings and limbs are cleaned up and hauled off site, and we leave beds and turf clean.
07What areas do you serve?
We provide tree and shrub care throughout Central Ohio including Lewis Center, Dublin, Powell, Westerville, Hilliard, Delaware, and Columbus.
Tree & Shrub Care across Central Ohio.
Headquartered in Lewis Center, our crews reach most Central Ohio properties in under 25 minutes. Routes are organized by city: your crew is on your block week after week, not chasing across the metro.
As our home base, Lewis Center is where Meyers Landscape Services got its start.
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Serving Lewis Center, Dublin, Powell, Hilliard, Westerville, Delaware, and Columbus, plus surrounding Central Ohio communities. Free estimates, fast response, real accountability.
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