ACL Lawn Care Group - Shelbyville's Professional Wood and Vinyl Fencing

The main cause is overgrown shrubs pressing directly against fence boards or chain links, trapping moisture and accelerating rot. This is common in Shelbyville neighborhoods near Blue River, where soil moisture is higher. The solution is routine shrub pruning or, if the shrub is too large, removal. ACL Lawn Care Group assesses each shrub's health and can trim back growth to create a gap, or remove and transplant larger shrubs away from the fence line, preventing long-term damage.

Signs include discolored or wilting leaves on shrubs nearest the fence, plus visible rot on fence posts. This often indicates a disease or insect infestation that weakens the shrub, causing it to lean or push against the fence. ACL Lawn Care Group offers disease and insect management for shrubs. We'll identify the specific issue—like scale insects or fungal infections—treat it, and then prune or remove affected branches to relieve pressure on the fence, preserving both plant and fence.

Yes. For shrubs that have already caused fence damage, shrub removal is the most effective solution. ACL's crew carefully extracts the root ball to prevent soil shifting, then we can transplant the shrub to a better location if desired. After removal, we recommend tree care or landscaping adjustments to keep the area clear. This service is especially helpful for homes near the Shelbyville Square where lot sizes may be smaller and shrubs are planted close to property lines.