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Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Mirran H
Start Date: Immediate
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Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Mirran H
Start Date: Immediate
Do you sell crab apple tree
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Helen T
Start Date: Immediate
8 x10 Greenhouse
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Sue G
Start Date: Immediate
Potting shed around 8ft x 10ft
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Dave H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: None Please call to appoint
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Dave H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
We are looking for the following 1. Stone walking around the paddock where not present, and a gate put in which will provide an enclosure for our five dogs. 2. A gate at the end of our drive. 3. ...
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Cathy S
Start Date: Immediate
It's a mess. Long thick corse grass. Not been cut for about 2 years. House been empty a long time. We have bought it but won't be able to live in it full time for a while. So would like it cleared, c...
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Irene M
Start Date: Immediate
Grass cut front and back (back a large plot of grass with a pen that need the grass cutting too hedges cut around the sides Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Do yo...
Stromness - KW16
Enquiry from: Kenneth C
Start Date: Immediate
Decking for garden x 2,Both 7 feet x 6 feet and a base for both. Time scale: Immediate Please Call to Appoint
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Dan T
Start Date: Immediate
we are moving to invergarry (ph35 4ht)and need the garden dog proof, min 4ft fencing with two sets of five bar double gates. would just like a chat and options are you the property owner: owner of th...
Kirkwall - KW15
Enquiry from: Brian C
Start Date: Immediate
regular grass cutting, front and back. maybe some drive cleaning. are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden, front garden, s...
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Derby S
Start Date: Immediate
two short lengths of fencing to keep dogs in. two gates will be required. material? open to suggestions. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many fence pan...
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: David H
Start Date: Immediate
looking for 2 days work on garden. weeding, strimming and general tidy up. are you the property owner: owner property type: detached garden type: back garden, front garden, side garden current state o...
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: May A
Start Date: Immediate
grass cut front and back. usually have some sheep in garden at lambing but not this year, so grass has become overgrown. not a big area less than an acre or less than half acre. are you the propert...
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Mark M
Start Date: Immediate
cut well over grown grass and remove it are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden work required: lawn/turfing current state o...
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Donald F
Start Date: Immediate
10 months of weeds to get rid of.
Kirkwall - KW15
Enquiry from: Susan C
Start Date: Immediate
I am disabled and my husband has recently passed away. I need someone to cut the grass in my garden, front, and back. There are no plants to cut around, just grass.
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Julie A
Start Date: Immediate
Lawn cutting, weed killing, gutter clearing, general tidying up for spring
Kirkwall - KW15
Enquiry from: Robert S
Start Date: Immediate
Small greenhouse with toughened glass also a price for installation, thanks Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 Garden Ty...
Kirkwall - KW15
Enquiry from: Ella N
Start Date: Immediate
grass cutting
Orkney - KW17
Enquiry from: Alan S
Start Date: Immediate
Want a good quality 6x8 shed and matching 6x8 potting shed, preferably single sloping roof without apex
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 Stromness | £1,125-£1,725 |
Landscaping in Stromness | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in Stromness | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in Stromness | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in Stromness | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in Stromness | £450-£690 |
Garden lighting in Stromness | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in Stromness | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in Stromness | £130-£200 |
Aeration, like scarification, is another vital step to keeping your lawn looking healthy and vibrant. It involves making small holes in the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to get into the grass roots, helping them to grow deeply, and produce a much stronger lawn. It also helps to relieve compaction from the soil, which stops nutrients and air from circulating. But how do you aerate your lawn?
Before you start to aerate your lawn, it’s a good idea to scarify it first to get rid of any moss, dead grass and thatch. This involves vigorously raking your lawn to get all the organic matter up, then transferring it to your compost heap or disposing of it. Light scarification is best in the spring but you can heavily scarify it in the autumn.
If you’ve got a small lawn, you can use a hand-held hollow tine aerator or even a normal garden fork. Dig deep into your lawn’s surface with the fork, or push the aerator into the ground which will pull plugs, or cores, of soil out of the ground to create air holes. You can let the cores dry and then go over them with a lawn mower or rake to spread them evenly across your lawn. This will recycle all the nutrients in those parts of the soil and stimulate bacterial activity to break down unwanted thatch. Don’t leave them, because they will make your lawn look bumpy over time.
If you’ve got a larger lawn, you might find it easier to see if you can hire a petrol aerator. But there are also rolling aerators that have spikes on a cylinder and you just push along, or even aerator sandals that you can wear and just go to town on your grass!
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!
There are several reasons why you may wish to plant a garden. To have a healthier environment, eat healthier, cook with fresh produce and lots more. Regardless of your purpose, one challenge faced by several home and property owners is exactly how to go about this and where to get started. If you’re having the same issues, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to take you through the process involved in planting a garden to ensure your project turns out a success. If you lack the confidence required to pull this off, we’d highly recommend you call in a professional who can guarantee the best results.
Do I Need A Gardener Or Landscaper?
This is a question that’s often asked by most homeowners across the globe. While it’s true that both gardener and landscaper can make your garden a lot more beautiful and pleasing to the eye, it’s also crucial to know the significant difference between the two professions.
So who is a landscaper? We have two types of landscapers: the landscape architect whose job is to design a landscape and a landscape builder whose job is to do the physical requirements of creating a landscape. Both types are very interrelated such that landscape architects can also be landscape builders or have one or more of the other type in same team (as most landscaping building projects will be supervised by a landscape architect).
Now the main difference between a landscaper and a gardener is the type or scope of work they’re qualified to undertake. Generally, landscapers require just one or more types of trade licences to work, meanwhile a gardener may or may not need a trade licence. So who is a gardener?
It’s the job of a gardener to come in and maintain the landscape garden once the landscape has successfully built the outdoor area. In other words, it’s part of a gardener’s services to prune plants, mow the lawns, do the weeding, fertilize your soil and much more. It’s not their job to construct a large retaining wall or a gazebo. And you can also be sure they won’t appear with a backhoe ready to sculpt your landscape.
Overall, deciding who to choose between a gardener and a landscape depends on the type or scope of work that’s required. With the aforementioned differences, you should be able to easily determine who to call when in need of a landscaping or gardening service.
Regular maintenance is vital for keeping a garden looking its best. By carrying out regular gardening work, you can ensure that your garden is as functional as possible. Regular garden maintenance work could also save you money, as it is better to detect problems such as overgrown trees or rotten fencing early.
There is a variety of methods available to ensure that your paving drains properly, for example draining into a lawn or soakaway. Correct drainage of paving is a requirement for planning permission. See our guide on planning permission for paving for more information.
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.
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