Hedge cutting in Doncaster
Hedges look best and stay healthiest when they are cut regularly, usually once or twice a year depending on the type. Leave them a few years and they grow tall and wide, lose their shape and become harder to bring back. We cut hedges straight and square, or to a gentle slope that lets light reach the bottom so they stay thick lower down.
- Privet, laurel, leylandii, beech, hawthorn, box and mixed hedges.
- Height reductions on hedges that have got away.
- Shaping front hedges on boundaries and roadsides.
- All cuttings cleared up and taken away.
We plan hedge work around the bird nesting season, which generally runs from spring through summer. We always check before cutting, and if there is an active nest, that section waits.
Grass cutting and lawn care
We cut lawns, strim edges and rough areas, and tidy lawn edges so the garden looks finished. That can be a regular visit through the growing season, or a one-off cut when the grass has got too long for a domestic mower. As one of our reviewers put it, we are happy to help with the smaller jobs too.
Regular garden maintenance
For people who want a tidy garden without spending their weekends on it, we offer maintenance visits at whatever frequency suits. A typical visit can include:
- Grass cutting and edging.
- Weeding beds, borders, paths and gravel.
- Pruning shrubs and cutting back perennials.
- Leaf clearing in autumn.
- Hedge trimming at the right times of year.
- Jet washing paths and patios when they need it.
Landlords and letting agents: we can look after gardens at rented properties so they stay presentable between inspections and are ready for the next tenancy.
Seasonal jobs worth doing
Spring is the time for a first cut, edging and clearing winter debris. Late summer is a good time for a main hedge cut once nesting has finished. Autumn brings leaf clearing and getting the garden ready for winter. If you only want us a few times a year, these are the visits that make the most difference.
Hedge cutting and garden maintenance across the Doncaster area
We cover Doncaster town and the villages around it, including Conisbrough, Mexborough, Edlington, Edenthorpe, Bentley, Bessacarr, Cantley, Armthorpe and more. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, ring 01422 774538 with your postcode.
Questions about hedge cutting and garden maintenance
When is the best time to cut a hedge?
Most hedges benefit from a trim in late summer once birds have finished nesting, with fast growers like leylandii and privet sometimes needing a second cut. We always check for nests before cutting.
Do you do one-off grass cuts?
Yes. We do one-off cuts and tidy ups as well as regular visits.
Do you take the hedge cuttings away?
Yes. Cuttings and green waste are cleared and taken away.
Can you reduce the height of a very tall hedge?
In most cases, yes. Big reductions on some conifers can leave bare patches that do not grow back, so we will talk through what to expect first.
