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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 |
Try to put your shed in open space, away from trees, bushes and other buildings. This will help to protect it from falling branches and sap. It will also mean that you can access all sides of the shed for repair and maintenance purposes. Make sure you take a look at garden shed planning rules before you pick a final spot for your shed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway
If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.
Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.
✓ Drill holes through the slab.
✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.
✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.
This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.
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