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Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Phil R
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Lawn mowing and Hedge Trimming
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Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Phil R
Start Date: Immediate
Lawn mowing and Hedge Trimming
Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Hannah B
Start Date: Immediate
Hi, I am looking for someone to cut our lawn and keep our hedges in check between now and mid-September. The grounds are flat and easily accessible.
Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Webber F
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Ideas and quotation for the front garden / area.
Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Phil S
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on 18th March a water leak was reported to Thames Water as the water was permiating through my block paving driveway. *** April Thames Water found the leak under the pavement in the front of my prope...
Swindon - SN3
Enquiry from: Anna P
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Hi I believe I ordered some trellis top (6ft) fencing panels a couple of years ago. I need to order 3 more of the same but can't find my order. Can you help please. Thanks. Ps hope I have the right ...
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner artificial grass supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
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Patio astro turf and some high boarders
Swindon - SN1
Enquiry from: Ronan G
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Hi my drive way is of concrete which is like tilted on one end because of which I can’t install the gate. I would like to get my driveway installed with tiles and get rid of the concrete
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
Start Date: Immediate
Patio high boarders and astro turf
Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Irene H
Start Date: Immediate
An 8 foot conifer cut down
Swindon - SN1
Enquiry from: Ronan G
Start Date: Immediate
Hi my drive way is of concrete which is like tilted on one end because of which I can’t install the gate. I would like to get my driveway installed with tiles and get rid of the concrete
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
Start Date: Immediate
Patio high boarders and astro turf
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
Start Date: Immediate
Patio high boarders and astro turf
Swindon - SN2
Enquiry from: Rachel H
Start Date: Immediate
Patio astro turf and some high boarders
Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Penny M
Start Date: Immediate
One fence post replaced in a close boarded fence
Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Connor H
Start Date: Immediate
Strim and mow for overgrown grass and weer clearance
Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Colin T
Start Date: Immediate
Hi Main requirement is general Weeding of front, side & back garden Also small bushes trimmed. I'm home most days. Regards. Colin.
Swindon - SN3
Enquiry from: Becky H
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garden desperately needs doing, grass needs cutting, foliage needs trimming, weeds on path, hedges at front of property require trimming are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property ...
Swindon - SN3
Enquiry from: Misung H
Start Date: Immediate
dear, could you please mow the lawn at my house as soon as possible? it's been a while since my family moved into this house, so we haven't been able to manage it. please call me for garden work. *** ...
Swindon - SN5
Enquiry from: Colin T
Start Date: Immediate
Hi. Have a small Garden that basically needs Weeding, Bushes pruning, small Bush at front of house levelling & basic tidy up. Prefere messaging due to hearing g loss. Regards. C. Twine
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 Swindon | £1,063-£4,863 |
Landscaping in Swindon | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in Swindon | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in Swindon | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in Swindon | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in Swindon | £2,475-£4,345 |
Garden lighting in Swindon | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in Swindon | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in Swindon | £130-£200 |
On a hot summer’s day, we often seek our garden lawn as a cooling place to sit and get some relief from the sun. However, since artificial grass is made from plastic, lots of people ask whether it gets hot, or whether it stays like natural grass. The answer is, it’s somewhere in between.
Of course, we all know to stay in the shade in midday sun and this is when your artificial grass will be at its hottest. Unless it is an extremely hot say and your lawn is in direct sunlight, you should still be able to walk on your artificial grass. The best thing to do is test it using the back of your hand before anyone walks over it with bare feet or children go to play on it.
In the shade, artificial grass should always maintain a cool temperature, although it will never have that refreshing feel of cold grass on a hot day. It will also cool down extremely quickly as the day goes on, so if your grass does get too hot it shouldn’t be unusable for too long.
Artificial grass has to meet high safety standards and most are UV stabilised, which means that they can withstand high temperatures without melting or getting extremely hot. It’s worth remembering that hot countries like Dubai use artificial grass, so the occasional hot day in a British summer should be enough for artificial grass to handle!
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.
Scarification is the name given to the process where you remove excess thatch and moss from your lawn to encourage it to grow and look healthy. Although it sounds difficult, it’s actually pretty easy – simply grab a sturdy rake and apply moderate pressure to rake out moss, thatch and dead grass. Then collect it up and add to your compost heap if you have one. You can also use a petrol or electric rake, but you just want to tease out the moss and thatch. Don’t be tempted to go deep into the grass, as this could damage your lawn. So when should you scarify your lawn? The experts say that the best time is in the autumn, when the grass is actively growing and it’s not too hot, cold or dry. Most of summer’s weed seeds will have gone, so you won’t encourage weeds to grow in the raked-up soil. This soil also makes an ideal seed bed for over seeding with new grass seed, so that’s why you don’t want to get weeds in there as well. However, you may also carry out light scarification in the spring – usually around April. Make sure you don’t go too far though – as you will end up with a rather disfigured lawn if you scarify too heavily and the dryness of summer stops the lawn from recovering. It’s also best to scarify your lawn in the spring if the following apply:
If you’re thinking about a career in gardening or horticulture, regardless of the aspect there are relevant memberships, accreditations and qualifications available. First and foremost, gardening courses can range from as little as 6 months to a couple of years depending on the level of expertise that you require. Before you can be accepted as a member of a gardener’s association such as The Gardener’s Guild, you must prove to have a minimum of one horticultural qualification at Level two or above. It’s highly recommended that gardeners seek formal training in other to ensure a steady development - both personal and professional.
When it comes to gardening, qualifications are very important. They’ll give your customers the confidence in your commitment to your trade as well as your reliability. Having a qualification in gardening can also make you more efficient as you’ll be able to identify plant properly, know when they flower and need pruning etc, which helps you to effectively manage your time. The skills qualifications you’ll need include LANTRA and City and Guilds/NTPC qualifications which typically includes licenses for the use of horticultural equipment. For instance, if you plant to use a chainsaw, you’ll have to contact them to enquire about local courses. Licenses are a legal requirement in certain events and represents your seriousness when it comes to safety and environment issues.
RHS qualifications are also very popular amongst gardeners in the UK. The RHS courses can be completed at local colleges or through correspondence. Here, there are various modules that specialize in different horticulture topics and can also be combined to achieve higher level qualifications.
Yes, it is possible to insulate a shed. You might want to do this if you’re planning on working in it during the winter. A professional will be able to help you find an insulated shed or advise you on how to insulate a shed that you already have. Always seek professional advise first before attempting to do this yourself!
The best way to build a fence depends on what style it is, as different types have different components. However, fencing made up of posts and panels is pretty common. To put this up, you’ll need to start by measuring out and digging holes for your fence posts. Then you’ll need to fit the panels between them and use concrete to secure the posts in the ground.
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.
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