Hedging & Pruning · Victoria BC
Craft over convenience.
The Twig Smith is a Victoria-based hedging and pruning specialist. Every job is done by hand, with care for the plant and pride in the finish — for homeowners, strata, and commercial properties across Greater Victoria.
Who We Are
One tradesperson, a real background, and pride in the finish.
I’m Ian. I’ve shaped more hedges than I can count and pruned tree after tree across Greater Victoria — backed by a forestry surveyor’s eye for structure. That’s why I read a plant before I make a cut, and why every job leaves with a clean line and a healthier tree.
“Craft over convenience — the shortcuts stayed in the forest.”
What We Do
Built on two things, done exceptionally well.
We don’t try to do everything. We do hedging and pruning better than anyone else on the island.
Hedge Trimming & Shaping
Clean lines, defined edges, and healthy growth. Whether it’s a low boxwood border or a 10-foot cedar wall, we leave it looking sharp.
- Formal & informal hedge styles
- Box, cedar, laurel, privet & more
- Seasonal maintenance programs
- Debris removal included
Tree Pruning & Fruit Trees
Structural pruning, crown thinning, and specialist fruit tree work — the kind that actually improves the tree rather than just cutting it back.
- Fruit tree pruning (apple, pear, plum, cherry)
- Crown lifting & thinning
- Deadwood & hazard removal
- Winter dormant pruning
Why Choose Us
The difference is in the details.
Anyone can swing a hedge trimmer. What sets us apart is understanding how plants grow — and making every cut count.
Local & Owner-Operated
You deal directly with the person doing the work. No middlemen, no crews you’ve never met.
Trained Eye, Proper Tools
Sharp blades, sanitized between trees, and the knowledge to know what not to cut.
Clean Site, Every Time
We haul everything away. You come home to a tidy garden, not a pile of branches.
Free Quotes, No Pressure
Book a quick walkthrough and get a straight price. No upsells, no surprises.
Get in Touch
Ready for a tidy garden?
Drop us a message and we’ll get back to you the same day. Free quotes, straight prices, no pressure.