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York - YO61
Enquiry from: Tom B
Start Date: Immediate
General tidying of small front garden, hedge trimming and pruning of laylandii
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York - YO61
Enquiry from: Tom B
Start Date: Immediate
General tidying of small front garden, hedge trimming and pruning of laylandii
York - YO61
Enquiry from: Emma B
Start Date: Immediate
Artifical grass installed in a new build property
York - YO26
Enquiry from: Diana W
Start Date: Immediate
Small area turfed with border of slabs laid on 2 sides in front garden; turf removed along 2 edges of lawn in back garden, possibly using this turf for front garden.
York - YO42
Enquiry from: Sophia M
Start Date: Immediate
Email contact preferred. We have a small garden, the grass is very long and is in need of cutting for our daughter to play in
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Kerry L
Start Date: Immediate
I have quite a large garden (front side and back) that has grown out of hand. Due to health issues I’ve been unable to do it and need it strumming/mowing and possibly some weeding just to tidy up an...
York - YO51
Enquiry from: Emily H
Start Date: Immediate
Hi my tiny front garden and medium sized back garden have gone totally to seed when I’ve been out of the country, and I would love my garden back to looking normal again please! The weeds have becom...
York - YO61
Enquiry from: Laura B
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, we are looking for a gardener to help with regular maintenance of a largish garden. Help with weeding, trimming hedges, edging etc. thanks, Laura
York - YO41
Enquiry from: Sherrie O
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cutting services to approx 2 acres.
York - YO42
Enquiry from: Maryum U
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cutter required for residential home
York - YO43
Enquiry from: David A
Start Date: Immediate
Fencing along roughly 75 ft with concrete posts and bases for fencing to sit on.
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Emily C
Start Date: Immediate
Small patch of grass to be cut at the front of the property
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Dave R
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, front lawn not in great condition, full of moss so needs scarifying, ground elder and weeds too, also get ant mounds every year too. Back lawn not bad but front lawn needs attention. Wondering how...
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Anna H
Start Date: Immediate
Old gate in need of replacement for new and fitted
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Clare O
Start Date: Immediate
First cut (front and back) including cutting a small “wild” area ready for new growth. Then regular maintenance after. Thanks!
York - YO42
Enquiry from: Emma M
Start Date: Immediate
i'm in need of a fully garden clearance. due to family issues etc. last year it was barely looked at and is very overgrown. it is mostly lawn but there a couple of (young) trees and some overgrown pla...
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Helen K
Start Date: Immediate
A one-off cut to the front grass please.
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Sam F
Start Date: Immediate
hello, i am looking for a contractor to work f*** april until end of october this will be a total of 14 visits 2 weekly.
York - YO26
Enquiry from: Harry C
Start Date: Immediate
general garden maintenance and lawn cutting. help with plant selection and planting. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached
York - YO61
Enquiry from: Nancy K
Start Date: Immediate
grass cutting and garden maintenance are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden, side garden work required: plan...
York - YO43
Enquiry from: Daniel J
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cutting either 1 or 2 times a month
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 York | £1,125-£1,725 |
Landscaping in York | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in York | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in York | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in York | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in York | £450-£690 |
Garden lighting in York | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in York | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in York | £130-£200 |
Garden slabs are a joy to behold but only when done the right way. Well, the installation of paving slabs shouldn’t be exceed digging a little here and there, buying a small amount of mortar and pressing down the garden slab, right? Absolutely not! But we must admit how great it would have been if only it were that easy in real life. Let’s be honest, in reality, laying garden slabs does not only require you to prepare your sub-base painstakingly and mix your mortar using the appropriate materials, but you’d also have to work with accurate and precise paver placements to guarantee the patio’s longevity. Consequently, this happens to be a stressful and quite tricky challenge. If you lack the required confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend you hire the services of a seasoned professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and extra cash that may result from possible costly errors. In this guide, you’d gain more insight into the garden slabs laying process.
To get started, you’ll need sharp sand, cement, shovel, wheelbarrow, pointing trowel, rubber mallet, spirit level, jointing compound, hard-bristled brush and tarpaulin.
There are quite a few different types of garden fencing that are readily available, so you’ll have plenty to choose from. If you’ve got a strict budget, waney edge panel fencing is a good option. It’s made up of horizontal wood strips and is generally the cheapest type of fencing. Another good option is closed feather-edge panels. These are a really strong type of fence, made up of concrete posts and panels of vertical strips of wood.You can also get more decorative types of fencing with combinations of vertical and horizontal wood strips.
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.
For a lot of home and property owners in the UK, a common courtesy is being neighbourly and several people find it relatively easy to get along with the folks next door. However, for most individuals, where the major dispute arises most times is due to boundaries which can lead to impasse that may only be resolved through legal action. But since nobody wants that, when boundary issues become more than just passing a comment about the current condition of the fence, you may want to clue yourself up on what to do to get the desired action. If attempts have been made to talk to your neighbour to no avail, there are a couple of things you can consider to make “them next door repair their fence. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on these things to help you make informed decisions. Let’s take a look!
Firstly, it should be stated that if the fence poses an immediate danger then the usual legalities doesn’t apply. In this scenario, you may need to report to the local council who’ll take the necessary action on your behalf.
How To Plan A Landscape Garden
If you’ve decided to go for a landscape garden, this might imply putting in new gardens entirely or probably just coming up with a planting plan for the current year. However, because you want a beautiful landscape garden doesn’t mean you can just go out, get a couple of plants and decide to plant them anywhere that looks good to you once you get home.
For a much better landscape garden, doing some proper landscape garden planning can go a long way to help you get the results you desire. So how do you plan a landscape garden?
• Set Goals
The first step is to determine how you want the garden to feel and look, how it’s going to be used or what’s going to be used for as well as how you’ll work to boost the small ecosystem.
• Site Plan
Identify what you already have on the site like the plants, paths, gardens etc, and draw them out perhaps on a graph paper. Once done, you can make some photocopies and start playing with different ideas.
• Site Analysis
Carry out an in depth site analysis to identify the areas that’s sunny and shady areas as well as the ones in between. This way, you can figure out the best place to put the plants and other items.
• Functional Diagrams
This is stage at which you go through both the site plan as well as site analysis and start to identify the right spots to position the landscape garden’s items.
• Planting Plan
Here, you’ll decide which plants you’ll like to use on your landscape garden while also identifying what plant goes where. You’ll have to draw them at size close to what they’ll grow to become, so as to ensure there’s sufficient space for them once they grow big and tall.
Whether you’re starting a garden from scratch or adding plants to a garden that needs a big of work, the biggest step in planting a garden is preparation. We’ll give you a few tips on how to plant a garden whatever your garden’s size. Check your soil The most important thing to do before you start to plant a garden is check your soil type. Different plants suit different soils, so you should choose ones that will like the soil in your garden. If your soil is sticky and muddy, it’s referred to as clay soil, but if it runs through your fingers when you pick it up it’s known as sandy. Ideally, you want something between the two to help your plants’ roots spread easily. If you have heavy clay soil, you’ll need to add well-rotted manure or compost to improve the structure, but if it’s sandy you’ll need to add organic matter to improve its fertility. Make a plan Don’t just start planting wherever – make sure you’ve got a plan of where you want everything to go. Do a simple drawing or cut out photos from magazines or the internet. How to plant bare root plants and trees When you’re planning what to plant in your garden, make sure you choose the correct amount and size of trees you’re going to plant. In a small to medium garden you only want one or two trees, and you don’t want anything too large that might spread too far. When you’re ready to plant, make sure there’s enough room for the roots to spread. Look for the soil ‘tide mark’ near the base which will show the depth that it was planted before, and use that as your guide. Dig your hole to the correct depth and width and fork the sides so it’s easier for roots to get in. Add some well-rotted manure and place the plant in the hole so the roots are spread out and fill the hole with soil. Planting potted plants Dig a hole deep enough for your plant – put the pot in the hole to check whether you’re there yet. You want around 2cm around the outside and don’t make the hole any deeper than the pot. If your plant has a tight root ball from outgrowing its pot, gently tease out the roots – it won’t harm the plant. How to plant plug plants in your garden Plug plants are usually mail-order plants that you get in spring and are a great way to start planting a garden. You must handle them carefully and water them before planting. Fill a small pot with compost and make a well in the centre, then drop the plug in. Gently pat the soil around it. You might need to pot them again to the next size up later on, and harden them off outside before planting them in the ground after there’s no risk of frost. With these few tips you can easily get started with planting your garden. But if you need some help and advice, get in touch with local gardeners who will be happy to give you a quote.
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