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St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Helen K
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Garden is totally out of control and I need a lot of clearance. Not looking for horticulture at the moment, just clearing the jungle!
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St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Helen K
Start Date: Immediate
Garden is totally out of control and I need a lot of clearance. Not looking for horticulture at the moment, just clearing the jungle!
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Caroline J
Start Date: Immediate
A fall garden clear buddiea to be removed pulling out all plants and weeds
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Ruth a
Start Date: Immediate
Weed control and lawn maintenance, possibly to dig up front garden and put down stones
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: David W
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Hedge trimming, weeding and also grass cutting asap.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Matt C
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equine post and rail fencing of 2 acre field are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and install
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Greg D
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Hi, we are looking for someone to cut our lawn which I am going to estimate is ~80m sq. as well as maintain our flower beds, keep weeds at bay and occasionally wash our patio. What is your rate and ...
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Sara G
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Grass cutting of front & back lawns.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Samantha H
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Hi Wondering if you could give me a quote for the lawn maintenance of Porthmeor bowling club? We are due to take it over at some point from Cornwall council and as it's not being used for bowls t...
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Bob B
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Our east facing boundary with the farmer next door is post and wire but has largely rotted out and the recent storms have had their way as well. A replacement seems required. Can you assist please?
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Stephanie H
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regular grass and hedge maintenance for 6 flats are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden, front garden, side garden work required: la...
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Stephanie H
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Ongoing garden maintenance - grass and hedges
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Irene D
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Lawn cutting. My mum has a bungalow with lawn front and back.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Mandy B
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We need a quote to strim my mum’s very overgrown. Grass front and back please
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Sophie J
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Bush/shrub trimming at front of house where spilling onto road and drive. Approx and hour or so work.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Carly S
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Just grass cutting around my daughters bungalow
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Sally C
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we would like a quote for grass cutting and bedding maintenance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: front garden, side garden work requir...
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Lynsey W
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Grass cutting and edges strimming
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Charlotte B
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Hedge Cutting and a quote to get the grass cut
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Robert V
Start Date: Immediate
one of my fence posts is leaning since the high winds and i like it secured before it all comes down.
St. Ives - TR26
Enquiry from: Lee J
Start Date: Immediate
grass cutting, hedge trimming, border/shrub maintenance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden work required...
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 St Ives | £1,125-£1,725 |
Landscaping in St Ives | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in St Ives | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in St Ives | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in St Ives | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in St Ives | £450-£690 |
Garden lighting in St Ives | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in St Ives | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in St Ives | £130-£200 |
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!
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.
Everyone wants their garden to feel luscious, spacious and welcoming. But if you’ve got a small garden, it might feel like there’s no way to stop it looking cramped and unappealing. Luckily, there are ways to make a small garden look bigger – and they don’t have to cost the earth. Plant high You can’t expand your garden outwards, but you can go upwards. Harness your neighbours’ walls and fences to plant climbers and trailing plants to add height to your garden. Hanging baskets are a great option too. By using all the space available to you, it creates the illusion that your garden is bigger than it really is. Remove bulky bushes Now you know to plant high, you might realise that there are some shrubs and bushes that need to go. Large bushes spread out and take up too much space, making it feel crowded. If you’ve got a bush for security reasons, consider replacing it with a fence and adding climbers or tall plants around it like we suggested. Create depth An easy way to make a small garden look bigger is to create depth with different textures. Around borders, plant fine-textured plants in the background with course, large-leafed plants in the foreground to give the impression of a deeper space. This is a great idea for shallow, sloping gardens. You can use vibrant colours in the front with a backdrop of green to draw the eyes back. Blend into the background Consider using similar colours, shapes and plants to blend into the view beyond your garden, so it blurs where the boundary of your garden is. If plants and trees creep over from your neighbours’ gardens, don’t trim them back – merge them with your own garden’s style. Stick with a few favourite plants Another mistake people make when trying to make a small garden look bigger is they plant too many different things. This makes your garden feel cluttered, so stick with seasonal combinations; a good rule of thumb is to have at least 3 different flowering species at any time.
Pitting, also referred to as spalling is the event whereby “pits” or small holes start showing on the surface of your concrete driveway which makes it appear both worn and uneven. Concrete driveway pitting is a common but highly frustrating problem for most homeowners. You’ll see some concrete driveways that’ll only start to pit after a couple of years, but this is not true for all concrete driveways as others will start to show signs only after a couple of months. So how do you tackle this issue? Well, it’s relatively simple to tackle, however if you’re not confident or lack the necessary skills, we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the concrete driveway pitting repair process.
✓ Prepare the pits by cleaning the area, clearing out all debris and more. The small pits can be cleaned with a stiff brush while a sturdy broom will do a good job for larger pits.
✓ Make use of a hose to spray the concrete pits and flush out all remaining bits of waste.
✓ If you’re tackling series of small pits, simply use a caulking gun filled with pre-mixed epoxy and specially formulated for concrete to fill the pits. Clear off the excess eproxy ensuring that its level with the concrete surface. Once done, simply leave for at least 24 hours before the application of a concrete sealant to prevent the wear and tear of the new concrete.
✓ Chisel out a little concrete and clean with a pressure washer. Once done, apply a concrete resurfacing compound mixture into the holes and use a trowel to level off.
✓ Ensure that the repaired concrete driveway is protected from rain and foot traffic for at least 6 hours (or 24 hours for vehicles).
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.
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