Landscaping Oyster Bay NY | Call Reyes Jeronimo Landscaping

Winter freeze-thaw cycles in Oyster Bay can heave and crack edging. The best repair involves removing the damaged section, re-leveling the base with compacted gravel or sand for drainage, and installing new, durable edging material—like steel or heavy-duty plastic—secured with spikes. Proper repair restores a clean border, prevents mulch and soil from spilling onto lawns or walkways, and protects your landscaping investment.

For overgrown shrubs blocking windows or paths, we recommend a method called 'renewal pruning.' This involves selectively removing up to one-third of the oldest, thickest stems at ground level over several seasons. This encourages healthy new growth from the base, reduces overall size naturally, and improves air circulation and light penetration. For immediate relief, careful thinning and shaping can be done, but severe 'topping' should be avoided as it harms the plant's structure and health.

On the North Shore, we recommend a seasonal maintenance schedule. Inspect and repair edging in early spring after the ground thaws and again in late fall before winter. Shrubs should be pruned based on their type: flowering shrubs right after they bloom, and non-flowering hedges can be trimmed 2-3 times per growing season to maintain shape. A yearly professional assessment in early spring helps plan the necessary care to keep your Oyster Bay property looking its best year-round.