Southwood, FL
Precise trimming of hedges, shrubs, and small trees for a clean, healthy look.
Southwood is still filling in. New construction at Biltmore Place and The Collection at Four Oaks sits on freshly graded sites where the turf is young and the shade trees are saplings, while older lots near Central Park have oaks that have had two decades to fill in. That gap means a fresh-sod lawn and a shade-established lawn a few streets apart need completely different care to both meet the community's HOA turf standard. We help new homeowners get their lawn established right, not just mowed.
Tallahassee's long growing season and heavy summer rain push hedges and shrubs fast, and in the shady, canopied yards around Midtown and Lafayette Park they get leggy and lopsided if they are left too long. Overgrown foundation shrubs also trap moisture against the house. We shape hedges, shrubs, and small ornamental trees on a schedule that keeps them healthy and your place looking cared for, and we haul the clippings away.
Southwood is a master-planned conservation community built on rolling oak-covered hills where the soil transitions from Leon County's red clay in the north to sandier ground typical of south Leon County. Drainage varies lot to lot on the newer construction: some grade well after heavy rain, others hold water while the site settles.
Shaping and trimming that keeps hedges, shrubs, and small ornamental trees healthy and tidy. We cut for the plant’s health and your curb appeal, then haul the clippings away so the yard looks finished, not worked on.
Precise trimming of hedges, shrubs, and small trees for a clean, healthy look.
Not included: large tree removal, stump grinding, trimming trees taller than 20 feet. If your job needs that, tell us and we will point you the right way.
In Southwood we treat new-construction lawns differently from established ones, since a freshly graded lot at The Collection needs time and a gentler mowing height to root in before it can be cut like a mature Central Park-area yard.
Reach out about your project by phone or through our contact form.
We come out to understand the project and see the property in person.
We send a clear, detailed quote built around your needs, often within 24 hours.
Once you approve, our crew gets to work and brings your outdoor space to life.
Every hedge & shrub trimming job in Southwood gets a free, no-obligation estimate. You know the price before any work starts, no surprises.
Free, fast estimates, often within 24 hours.
We accept Cash, Check, Credit Card, Debit Card, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App.
“GR Lawn care and landscaping is great. Guilherme is great to work with and has very good rates. He lets you know when he is coming and communicates very good. I have been using him for a year now and wouldn't think of changing. I would highly recommend giving him a call for all your lawn needs.”
“I have been using this lawn service for over 4 months and am very impressed with what a hard working, reliable young man this is. Communication is great and the price is more than fair. My yard looks amazing. I even had a side project to clear away an overgrown area that he took on and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Guilherme!!”
“The owner is a wonderful individual who does an amazing job! From storm cleanup to roof blowing and pine straw maintenance, the work is always done professionally and complete. The communication is excellent and Guilherme really cares about pleasing his customers!!”
Lisa W., Tallahassee, FL
It is common. Newer sections like Biltmore Place and The Collection at Four Oaks are built on freshly graded lots, and sod needs time to root into soil that has not fully settled yet. We mow new lawns at a height that protects the young root system while it establishes.
Yes. Southwood's newer-build HOAs carry formal landscape covenants and turf standards, and residents expect a polished look. We keep the cut height and edge lines consistent with what the community association looks for.
Southwood sits where red clay hills transition to sandier soil, and grading varies by how recently a section was developed. Some newer lots drain quickly after rain, others near Central Park hold water longer. We adjust our schedule around each lot rather than treating every yard the same.
Yes. We provide free, fast estimates, often within 24 hours, so you know the scope and the price before any work starts.
Yes, GR Lawn Care & Landscaping is insured. Every job is also backed by our promise that we do not leave until you are satisfied with the work.
Tallahassee and surrounding communities within about 15 miles, including Killearn, Bradfordville, Southwood, Woodville, and Chaires. For larger landscaping and sod projects we travel farther, including Crawfordville and Havana.
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A free estimate and upfront pricing on every hedge & shrub trimming job in Southwood. We tell you when we are coming, show up on schedule, and do not leave until you are satisfied.
