Connecticut cost guide
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in Connecticut
Quick answer
Shrub & Hedge Trimming in Connecticut costs an estimated $43 - $81 per hour. That is 8% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Connecticut earn $22.15 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per hour)
- $43 - $81
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +8%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #9 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Connecticut: $170 - $320 (4 hours at per hour)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in Connecticut
- Number, height and density of shrubs and hedges.
- Access: tall hedges may need ladders or lifts.
- Whether clippings are removed from the property.
- How overgrown the plants are since the last trim.
- Local labor costs: Connecticut landscaping wages are 8% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Connecticut compares
Shrub & Hedge Trimming companies in Connecticut
Other landscaping costs in Connecticut
- Lawn Mowing$47 - $76
- Lawn Fertilization$68 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$135 - $430
- Gardener$38 - $70
- Tree Removal$430 - $1,300
- Sod Installation$1.04 - $2.08
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$625 - $2,100
- Landscape Design$755 - $3,250
- Landscaping Installation$3,150 - $16,700
- Paver Patio$10 - $18
- Retaining Wall$36 - $68
- French Drain$10 - $37
- Landscape Lighting$83 - $310
- Xeriscaping$5.20 - $21
- Snow Removal$32 - $75
- Commercial Lawn Care$855 - $1,700
Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost in Connecticut: common questions
How much does shrub & hedge trimming cost in Connecticut?
About $43 - $81 per hour. The US range is $40 - $75 (HomeGuide).
Is shrub & hedge trimming more expensive in Connecticut than average?
Connecticut ranks #9 of 51 for landscaping wages, so shrub & hedge trimming runs 8% above the national average.
What affects shrub & hedge trimming prices in Connecticut?
Number, height and density of shrubs and hedges. Access: tall hedges may need ladders or lifts. Whether clippings are removed from the property. How overgrown the plants are since the last trim.
How do I find shrub & hedge trimming companies in Connecticut?
Local Landscaping lists 19 businesses offering this service in Connecticut, including in Hartford, Norwalk, Stamford, New Haven and 8 more. Ask each for whether pricing is hourly or per shrub and whether cleanup is included.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Connecticut by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.