Summit has trained staff for pruning, whether with power tools or by hand. And now that we are on the subject, it is better to prune with hand tools. It takes more time but is more beneficial for long-term plant health. If we happen to be talking with you about new installations or renovations we take into consideration mature plant size when designing. There are many smaller varieties of shrubs that require much less maintenance in the small to medium-sized yard. With that said however, we will always acquiesce to our clients wishes.