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Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: Sharon J
Start Date: Immediate
2 straight pieces of grass cut
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Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: Sharon J
Start Date: Immediate
2 straight pieces of grass cut
Bristol - BS35
Enquiry from: Jeremy H
Start Date: Immediate
I have been recommended to your company. I have a 8ft forsythia which needs cutting down & shaping. Is it something you can do and take the waste a way?
Bristol - BS5
Enquiry from: Sharon J
Start Date: Immediate
Basic grass cutting Back garden
Bristol - BS11
Enquiry from: Beverley M
Start Date: Immediate
to remove brambles at the back of fence. also to spray weed killer. are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work req...
Bristol - BS32
Enquiry from: David O
Start Date: Immediate
Garden needs clearing of brambles. Due to sciatica I am not able to do the work.
Bristol - BS14
Enquiry from: Louise L
Start Date: Immediate
Front garden cut, back garden weeds killed.
Bristol - BS35
Enquiry from: Kath B
Start Date: Immediate
Cutting back bushes clearing
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Julie W
Start Date: Immediate
Weeding , borders cut in , general garden maintenance
Bristol - BS15
Enquiry from: Kerry-Anne B
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeds and bramles removed. It is quite a big front garden and is very overgrown. Can you please email. Thank you.
Bristol - BS6
Enquiry from: Andy R
Start Date: Immediate
Garden maintenance (Clearing leaves, cleaning patio etc), weeding, hedge trimming and tree pruning/management. Grass is artificial. Some jobs are bigger and only needed a few of times a year, like tr...
Bristol - BS10
Enquiry from: Abbie W
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cutting, has grown very long. Clearance of garden waste, possibly Wisteria maintenance
Bristol - BS9
Enquiry from: Heather S
Start Date: Immediate
Borders tidied and bushes cut back and tidied. Rubbish to be disposed.
Bristol - BS16
Enquiry from: Stacey H
Start Date: Immediate
Someone to come and do some general tidying and weeding twice a month please.
Bristol - BS8
Enquiry from: Zak U
Start Date: Immediate
front and back garden tidied up are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden, front garden work required: other current state of garden...
Bristol - BS7
Enquiry from: Rachel C
Start Date: Immediate
i need a gardener to sort my elderly fathers garden out. it requires quite extensive grass cutting and tidying. are you able to supply a quote so i can discuss with him? do you have a: large garden pr...
Bristol - BS8
Enquiry from: Jo M
Start Date: Immediate
i have a couple of raised beds that need clearing and replanting with better soil. the green waste needs to be taken away too are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: sma...
Bristol - BS7
Enquiry from: Debra S
Start Date: Immediate
Email best. New shed roof. Small job. 25 long *** depth. Old council sheds. Does still have old roof on but nails have lifted in the winters.
Bristol - BS15
Enquiry from: Tricia S
Start Date: Immediate
Hedge trimming, power hosing, weeding, planting and general tidy up
Bristol - BS15
Enquiry from: Tricia S
Start Date: Immediate
need weeding, planting, trimming hedges, power hosing. general tidy up are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden, front garden work re...
Bristol - BS9
Enquiry from: Janice P
Start Date: Immediate
Trim hedge, possible grass cut. 85 yr old lady, only has pension.
How much do Landscapers cost? Prices for Landscapers in 2024 can vary depending on the type of work that you want to have performed in your home.
If you’ve decided to hire a landscaping professional for your outdoor area, you’ll probably be wondering how much it’s going to cost so you can start planning. A landscape garden serves a wide range of purposes from beautification of your surrounding and building to serving as a perfect spot for family and friends’ get-togethers and to brighten up one’s life. However, we must also note that the landscaping does not come cheap. In order to make it look great and send a clear message, there’s need for an effective and careful planning as well as consideration which perfectly combines both beauty and utility (as not every landscaping idea works perfectly for every house). So, just how much do landscapers charge?
Just like most home improvement projects, the price of charged by landscapers is influenced by a wide array of factors. These factors include the scope of the project, the size of the landscape, the type of material and size of your patio, the cost of the plants and mulches, the professional daily or hourly rate as well as the unique treatment of the aesthetics of planting.
In general, landscapers can charge as little as a price ranging from £15 to £20 and £45 per hour greatly influenced by the location as well as the landscaping services required. As a daily rate, professional landscapers tend to charge about £140 to £200 per day. However, it should be noted that the major factors influencing the price that a landscaper will charge is based on the area you live in as well as the size of your garden. For instance, if you live in an area with higher demands like London, you can expect to be charged a lot more than anywhere else.
The table reveals the sorts of work that Landscapers commonly do and also the typical cost range of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do differ by task.
View our Landscaper cost guide View our Landscaper adviceLandscaper job | Landscaper cost in 2024 |
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Wooden fencing in Bristol | £809-£3,542 |
Landscaping in Bristol | £1,875-£4,225 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in Bristol | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in Bristol | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in Bristol | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in Bristol | £1,817-£3,730 |
Garden lighting in Bristol | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in Bristol | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in Bristol | £130-£200 |
Scarification is the name given to the process where you remove excess thatch and moss from your lawn to encourage it to grow and look healthy. Although it sounds difficult, it’s actually pretty easy – simply grab a sturdy rake and apply moderate pressure to rake out moss, thatch and dead grass. Then collect it up and add to your compost heap if you have one. You can also use a petrol or electric rake, but you just want to tease out the moss and thatch. Don’t be tempted to go deep into the grass, as this could damage your lawn. So when should you scarify your lawn? The experts say that the best time is in the autumn, when the grass is actively growing and it’s not too hot, cold or dry. Most of summer’s weed seeds will have gone, so you won’t encourage weeds to grow in the raked-up soil. This soil also makes an ideal seed bed for over seeding with new grass seed, so that’s why you don’t want to get weeds in there as well. However, you may also carry out light scarification in the spring – usually around April. Make sure you don’t go too far though – as you will end up with a rather disfigured lawn if you scarify too heavily and the dryness of summer stops the lawn from recovering. It’s also best to scarify your lawn in the spring if the following apply:
Yes, your shed does need a base. This is to give it a solid, level foundation. Open soil will not help with the longevity of the shed itself or the contents within. The best materials to use to make your shed base are concrete, natural stone or wood.
Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.
On a hot summer’s day, we often seek our garden lawn as a cooling place to sit and get some relief from the sun. However, since artificial grass is made from plastic, lots of people ask whether it gets hot, or whether it stays like natural grass. The answer is, it’s somewhere in between.
Of course, we all know to stay in the shade in midday sun and this is when your artificial grass will be at its hottest. Unless it is an extremely hot say and your lawn is in direct sunlight, you should still be able to walk on your artificial grass. The best thing to do is test it using the back of your hand before anyone walks over it with bare feet or children go to play on it.
In the shade, artificial grass should always maintain a cool temperature, although it will never have that refreshing feel of cold grass on a hot day. It will also cool down extremely quickly as the day goes on, so if your grass does get too hot it shouldn’t be unusable for too long.
Artificial grass has to meet high safety standards and most are UV stabilised, which means that they can withstand high temperatures without melting or getting extremely hot. It’s worth remembering that hot countries like Dubai use artificial grass, so the occasional hot day in a British summer should be enough for artificial grass to handle!
Everyone wants a good-looking lawn! If you’re wondering the best time to scarify your lawn, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider this in order to help you make the best-informed decision possible. Let’s take a look!
The short and simple answer to this question is when your grass is actively growing. This is the best time to scarify a lawn as it enables it to recover faster once it has been scarified. What’s more? The conditions also have to be appropriate as extreme weather condition, be it too cold, too warm, too dry or too hot, will hinder the quick and proper recovery of your lawn. It’s also important to take note that scarifying of a lawn is going to leave the soil exposed which makes way for weed and other unwanted plants to grow.
During the year, there are two different times which tends to provide the most ideal conditions to scarify a lawn. The first of these periods is late March or April when the spring is in the air and your grass receives all the warmth and moisture it needs to thrive. It’s also advisable not to wait till too late in the spring as right after this period comes the heat and dryness of summer. Furthermore, the lawn shouldn’t be scarified too heavily during the spring as summer usually comes with weed seeds which means your grass won’t recover fast enough and weeds will quickly make way for themselves.
If you wish to scarify your lawn heavily, then the perfect time to do this would be in September or October – during autumn. During this period, the summer weed seeds would be gone and the grass will grow properly.
Laying artificial grass is a popular project – it’s a great way to create a smart, low-maintenance garden. There are plenty of professionals around who are experts at installing artificial grass, but it’s possible to DIY too if you’re feeling confident.
Lots of homeowners choose to replace their existing turf with artificial grass, so lay it on soil. To do this, start by clearing the area of any greenery or turf. Then remove any extra soil to a depth of about 40mm. You might want to leave the centre of your area slightly higher than the edges for a more natural look.
Next, you need to add a weed membrane and a sharp sand sub-base. It doesn’t really matter which one of these you do first, but you might find it easier to lay the weed membrane first and then use the sand to weigh it down, to a depth of about 35mm. Use a rake and plank to make the sand level, and compact it with a plank and heavy hammer. It doesn’t need to be completely flat – gentle slopes are fine. The weed membrane should overlap joints by 300mm.
After you’ve done this, you can lay your grass. Roll it out, trim it to size and fasten it in place. Make sure the ends of the grass rolls are staggered so they don’t end in a line. Lay the artificial grass with the pile (the strands) leaning towards the house so it looks nice and full when you’re looking out from the house. If you’ve decided to use edging boards, you can nail the grass into the tops of the boards. Or, if you haven’t, use ground pins to anchor it into the soil. Brush the grass and you’re done!
Different types of gardening work will need to be carried out at different times of the year. Garden maintenance is a year round job, although the amount of work will usually decrease during the winter. For larger landscaping projects, aim to have these done through autumn, winter and early spring, to give plants time to get established before summer. Be aware that poor weather over winter can slow down the work.
If your lawn edges are overgrown, it can make an otherwise well-cared for lawn look unsightly. Luckily, it’s easy to edge your lawn and make it look beautiful again. You should edge your lawn every spring and trim any overhanging grass you notice after mowing. How to edge a lawn There are different types of equipment you can use for different types of edging:
Depending on how regularly you’ve maintained the edging of your lawn, you might want to do one of the following things:
The best way to keep your lawn edges looking fabulous is to keep them maintained. Remember to give them a little trim every time you mow your lawn to be the envy of all your neighbours.
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