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Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Claire S
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Lawn care and hedge trimming
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Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Claire S
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Lawn care and hedge trimming
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Katherine P
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A perimeter fence installing on a paddock.
Huntingdon - PE26
Enquiry from: Nicki J
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customer in huntingdon area has requested that we arrange quotes for their garden maintenance project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a landscaper directly.please ca...
Huntingdon - PE26
Enquiry from: Nicki J
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customer in the huntingdon area made an enquiry a couple of projects including wooden decking.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the ...
Huntingdon - PE26
Enquiry from: Nicki J
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please could i arrange for a site visit of the manor house in upwood to look at fencing options , replacement fencing and addition of tressle to some fences are you the property owner: tenant (with p...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: William M
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Picket fence needs 2 posts replaced and whole fence painted
Huntingdon - PE29
Enquiry from: Christina W
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we are seeking a quote for a 3 year contract in our town churchyards grounds. are you the property owner: owner property type: commercial do you have a: extra large garden garden type: back garden, f...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Benjamin S
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Hi, looking for someone to build a 6-8 ft plain fence (not worried about design, but access). i estimate the fence should be between 20-30 metres long. It is in woodland and near trees/conifers. Will ...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Angela H
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We would like a quote for putting up some fence panels
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Jonathan B
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landscaping of back garden to make it even. weeding. are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work required: lawn/turfing c...
Huntingdon - PE26
Enquiry from: Tom M
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I have a large Christmas tree type tree they needs cutting back and some ivy that also needs cutting back from fence line. Thanks.
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Steve H
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I have tall front hedges wrapping around the front and side of my garden that need trimming and tidying up as well as grass cutting on the road side and front garden.
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Veena C
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Need some fencing replaced please
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Ann M
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I’m requesting Garden maintenance for front and back.
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Sophia W
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Recently moved in to social housing bungalow. Several longer-term projects require estimates/pricing (eg..back garden waterlogged, very overgrown and weedy). Immediate needs requiring price now for gr...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Veronica M
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Replace 11 closeboard fencing panels
Huntingdon - PE29
Enquiry from: Deb W
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Lawn returfing. Topsoil, levelling
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Emma S
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design in back garden, just moved into the home and want to add cottage feel back to garden (at moment it's stark/modern) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detache...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Emma S
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design in back garden, just moved into the home and want to add cottage feel back to garden (at moment it's stark/modern) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detache...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Tobi M
Start Date: Immediate
Would like to get a quote for a replacement gate please.
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 Huntingdon | £1,125-£1,725 |
Landscaping in Huntingdon | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in Huntingdon | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in Huntingdon | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in Huntingdon | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in Huntingdon | £450-£690 |
Garden lighting in Huntingdon | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in Huntingdon | £761-£51,140 |
Lawn Care in Huntingdon | £130-£200 |
Gardens need regular maintenance and without it they can get really out of hand. When you’re thinking about how much gardeners charge, you should bear in mind the state of your garden and whether you need a one-off tidy up or want a regular ‘manicure’ of your garden to keep it looking neat and tidy. Gardeners generally charge in two different ways for their work depending on the job: with an hourly rate or with a fixed price. Generally, gardeners will charge an hourly rate of between £20 - £40 depending on their experience, the job and where you are in the country. They may also charge a minimum call-out charge since a lot of their day will include unpaid travel from job to job. If you don’t need your gardener for a full day, for example if you just need your lawn mowed, then they will probably charge a fixed rate. It’s unlikely to have anything to do with their hourly rate. We’ve found that the average fixed cost of a gardener is around £250 - but this of course includes small jobs like weeding and mowing to larger jobs like pulling out shrubs and replanting, so you may find that your gardener charges more or less than this. Bear in mind that most gardeners will charge a price that doesn’t include waste removal, since lots of people have compost heaps or garden waste bins. So if you need them to take the garden waste away, expect another £100 - £200 on top of your quote.
First and foremost, to save your time and money when it comes to lawn renovation, there’s a huge need to figure out why the lawn isn’t doing well in the first place. A lot of times, when changes are made to the basic lawn care practices, cultural practices or site conditions, any need for a renovation would be thrown out the window as the lawn would be given a new life with good health and vigour. However, if you feel renovation is the best option for your lawn, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider the best time to start a lawn renovation to help put you on the right path. Let’s take a look!
There are two times during the year that are most suitable for lawn renovation. Firstly, the best time for renovation of a lawn is usually from mid-August to mid-September. Secondly, another great time to achieve this goal is normally during early spring as the lawn is starting to turn green and grow.
So, when do you consider lawn renovation?
Uneven lawn? Well, for an outdoor space which looks great and serves its purpose throughout the year, there’s a need to learn how to level your garden. While its best left for a professional to handle, there are also some simple steps you can follow to ensure your DIY task turns out a success whether you’re preparing to lay a patio or deck, landscaping the whole space or tackling a lumpy lawn. A level ground comes with a bunch of benefits which includes maximizing the functions of your yard, helping with drainage while also enhancing your property’s curb appeal. Good news is, you can level your sloping lawn by hand. Want to know how? In this post, we’re going to take you through the processes involved in levelling an uneven lawn. Let’s take a look!
You can simply level your lawn using your hand if you aim to make your lawn a more even surface or to install a patio or deck. If your goal is only to make the lawn more even, you should have it in mind that, even though lumps and bumps aren’t always pleasing for most people, it can actually create a good drainage for your home.
Top dressing is the solution for depressions that are about 2cm to 3cm deep. To resolve this, simply get a top dressing mixture or make yours using two parts of sand and topsoil and a single part of compost. Use this to fill out the depression evenly and make compact using a rake or your feet, then water. Leave this for two days before applying grass seed alongside a thin layer of topsoil, then water as needed.
If you have a deeper depression, simply dig out to around 4cm to 5cm and remove any lumps of soil or stones. Once done, proceed to top dressing as explained above and grass seed to fill out the bald spot.
Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.
The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.
✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).
✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks
✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.
✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.
✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.
✓ Leave it for some time to cure.
✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.
The cheapest fence to install is, generally, a pressure-treated pine wooden fence at around £20 per linear foot. This includes the materials and labour costs. Wire fencing is technically cheaper at around £5 per foot, but it’s not a great material to use in homes as it looks unsightly and doesn’t provide any privacy.
What Is Landscape Gardening?
Landscape gardening is basically the art of setting out grounds or planting of ornamental plants so that a picturesque effect is created. In other words, it can be seen as the beautification or decoration of a portion of land to generate a naturalistic effect in a limited space. However, it should also be noted that landscape gardening meant to beautify places, but also important and very functional as our surroundings make a whole lot of contribution to the quality of our lives. Landscape is a word that’s not only used to qualify an beautiful scenery, but also stands for a great historical records of natural features created by human activities over time. So what are the general principles of landscaping?
• The right landscape garden should express some thought or feeling, just like a good landscape painting. The expression can be bold, quiet, retired and more.
• The landscape garden area should be divided into various sections with a plan for each individual area. The whole plan should be actualized in such a way that an observer or visitor can imagine the entire plan and purpose without having to analyse each parts.
• It’s of great importance to combine both beauty and utility effectively.
• The design’s simplicity should be emphasized while executing the plan.
• The garden and building should perfect blend with each other in such a way that they could be seen as one rather than the landscape garden stopping abruptly in front of the building. The view of the garden from the building’s door or window should offer an breath taking scenery. In short, every part of the landscape should be planned so that every visitor will have a surprising effect when seen.
• The ideal landscape should not be too tight and should possess an open space.
• Do not overcrowd the plants and objects.
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