The Best Time to Trim Your Hedges on the Gold Coast
If you want healthy, dense, beautifully shaped hedges, timing your trims is everything. On the Gold Coast, our warm climate makes hedges grow fast — but it also means they can quickly become woody, patchy, or overgrown without proper seasonal maintenance.
Here’s the best timing schedule for keeping your hedges looking their best all year.
Spring (September–November) — The Big Shape-Up
Spring is the ideal time for a stronger prune. This sets your hedge up for fast, dense growth through warm weather.
Benefits:
Encourages strong new shoots
Fixes winter damage
Creates a clean shape for summer
Summer (December–February) — Light, Regular Touch-Ups
Hedges grow fastest in summer.
Do this:
Light shaping every 4–6 weeks
Remove flyaway growth
Avoid heavy cuts during heatwaves
Autumn (March–May) — Preparing for Cooler Months
This is your second most important pruning season.
Why trim now:
Encourages compact growth
Prevents woody, leggy hedging
Keeps hedges tidy for winter
Winter (June–August) — Minimal Pruning
Growth slows significantly.
Only prune if:
You’re removing dead or damaged branches
You’re lightly shaping sun-loving hedges in warm spells
Final Word
Regular, well-timed trimming keeps your hedges lush, green and perfectly shaped. If you’d prefer professional results, the Lovelawns team specialises in shaping, rejuvenation pruning, and full maintenance for all hedge types.