Frequently Asked Questions

Stone fruit trees, such as cherry and plum, are pruned in late summer. Apple and pear trees are pruned through the winter months, up until March, where appropriate. See our fruit tree pruning page for more detail.

Cherries, plums and other stone fruit are generally best pruned while they are in active growth rather than in winter, which is why we offer this work in late summer.

Removing weak, damaged and broken branches helps reduce the risks they can cause, and good structure helps a tree stay healthy. Pruning cannot guarantee how a tree will behave in future, so if we spot a bigger concern we will tell you honestly.

Yes. We hold NPTC CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certifications, so tree pruning and cutting is carried out safely and to industry standards.

We occasionally have seasoned firewood available as a by-product of tree work. Supply is limited, so get in touch if you are interested and we will let you know what is available.

It depends on the type of hedge and the look you want. Many hedges need cutting once or twice a year, and faster-growing ones more often. We can advise on a schedule that suits your hedges. See our hedge cutting page.

A hedge reduction brings an overgrown hedge back down to a manageable height and a neater, more tailored shape, which also improves the look and kerb appeal of your property.

Yes. Reducing overgrown hedges is one of our specialities. Get in touch with a few photos or arrange a visit and we will talk through what is needed before giving you a clear quote.

Anything from an overgrown garden to larger areas of land, banks and plots. Send us a few photos or arrange a visit and we will assess the size, the type of vegetation and the access before quoting. See our strimming and brush cutting page.

Yes. Heavy vegetation such as brambles, nettles and tall weeds is exactly what professional brush cutting equipment is designed for. For thick woody growth we also hold NPTC CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certifications.

Our landscaping team specialises in patio areas, decking and raised sleeper beds. We also fit fencing and gates, lay gravel paths and hard-standing, and carry out turfing, planting and wider garden improvements. See our landscaping page.

Yes. Landscaping is an important part of what we do. Get in touch with your ideas and we will arrange to look at the space, talk through the options and give you a clear quote.

Yes. Garden clearance and groundwork are part of what we offer, so the area can be cleared and prepared before the landscaping work begins.

Yes. New and replacement fencing and gates are part of our landscaping work. Tell us what you need when you get in touch and we will arrange a time to look at it.

Yes. Our gallery has photos of recent hedge, tree, garden and landscaping projects, including before-and-after photos, and you can see more on our Facebook pages.

Yes. We are a certified pesticide applicator and hold PA1 and PA6 NPTC qualifications. Our weed spraying is carried out within the scope of those certifications. See our weed spraying page.

Weed spraying is commonly used on paths, driveways, gravel, paved areas, borders and overgrown areas. Tell us about your garden when you get in touch and we will advise on what is suitable.

Weed spraying is an affordable way to get rid of weeds and keep your garden looking pristine. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.

Yes. For heavy growth we can clear the area first with our strimming and brush cutting service, and weed control is a useful first step before landscaping.

Use our quote request form or contact us directly and we will arrange a time to take a look.

Yes, we are fully insured.

Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a booking, or 48 hours for full-day or multi-day jobs such as fencing, clearance and hedge reductions. Late cancellation fees may apply, so please read our cancellation and rescheduling policy for the full details.

Outdoor work is weather-dependent. If conditions make a job unsafe or impractical, we may reschedule it at no cost to you.

We service and repair petrol lawnmowers and ride-on mowers, strimmers and brushcutters, hedge trimmers and chainsaws, blowers, vacuums and other power tools, and small generators and pressure washers. See our machinery repair and service page.

Collection and drop-off options are available depending on your location, with pricing based on where you are. Just ask when you get in touch.