Garden | Maintenance & Upkeep
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Linda S
Start Date: Immediate
House currently empty and on market genera weeding and tidy up . I live south of Edinburgh so not in area . Prev filled with Dahlias and well attended .
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Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Linda S
Start Date: Immediate
House currently empty and on market genera weeding and tidy up . I live south of Edinburgh so not in area . Prev filled with Dahlias and well attended .
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Jim F
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Looking for a quote for regular lawn mowing service please.
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: John M
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Gardener required, mostly mowing and strumming of lawn areas adjacent to house and outbuildings. Must provide own equipment eg ride on mower. Frequency probably every 2 weeks.
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Emma W
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Corner area of garden possibly levelled and prepared for summer house ? Paved or what ever option that would be most cost effective. Thanks
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Chris A
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Hi there, we are looking for a gardener to do some basic maintenance and to come on a routine basis (once per month)
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Bryan C
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My son and his family live in Troon. They have a mature garden to the rear of the property where the exisiting lawn is in need of some TLC. We live in the NE Scotland and use a company that provide...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Alyson P
Start Date: Immediate
Hedge cutting and removal
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: David C
Start Date: Immediate
Reliably regular maintenance of mature tiered garden through growing season eg every 2-3 weeks
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Elizabeth H
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Grass has grown very long (more like a meadow than a lawn). The front lawn is steep and likely inappropriate for a motorised mower - I have been using a strimmer/brush cutter
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Angela M
Start Date: Immediate
Shrubs cut back, 2 dead shrubs removed and one shrub relocated
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Beverley S
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Garden clearance - front and back.
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Steve H
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customer in banchory area has requested that we arrange quotes for their fencing project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a landscaper directly.please call to discuss ...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Steve H
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customer in banchory area has requested that we arrange quotes for their garden shed project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a carpenter directly.please call to discu...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Steve H
Start Date: Immediate
garden has been left several weeks and now needs a good tidy-up. some hedge trimming are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Leon C
Start Date: Immediate
Large hedge trimmed, tidy garden of litter and garden waste
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Ian B
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garden maintenance of borders along with any suggestions are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: front garden work required: other cur...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Timon W
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Hi, I would like a quote to have some ground clearance work done to get two over grown borders under control. Following this would be ongoing maintenance of the borders shrubs and hedging. Than...
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Gillian M
Start Date: Immediate
Hedge cutting back and some plants/weeds taking out
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Emily A
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, we are looking for garden maintenance once per month - could you please advise if you have availability for this and how much this would be per month? Thank you, Emily
Banchory - AB31
Enquiry from: Barbara K
Start Date: Immediate
General ,regular, garden maintenance. Grass cutting and weeding
How much do Landscapers cost? Prices for Landscapers in 2025 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 2025 |
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Wooden fencing in Banchory | £1,125-£1,725 |
Landscaping in Banchory | £2,250-£3,450 |
Garden maintenance and upkeep in Banchory | £188-£288 |
Wooden decking in Banchory | £1,125-£1,725 |
Artificial Grass in Banchory | £3,000-£4,600 |
Garden shed in Banchory | £450-£690 |
Garden lighting in Banchory | £320-£480 |
Driveway repair in Banchory | £1,520-£2,280 |
Lawn Care in Banchory | £130-£200 |
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.
Our gardens are often our pride and joy, so we want them to look their best. If you notice that your garden is uneven, you’ll probably want to do something about it. But how do you level your garden or lawn? A gardener can help you do this and will get the best finish, but if you want to have a go at doing it yourself there are a few steps you can take. Before you start, make sure you’ve got all the following equipment to hand:
Then, you can get ready to level your garden.
That’s it. A gardener or landscaping company will be able to level your garden or lawn perfectly, so consider getting some quotes from local companies.
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.
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.
There are quite a few different types of garden fencing that are readily available, so you’ll have plenty to choose from. If you’ve got a strict budget, waney edge panel fencing is a good option. It’s made up of horizontal wood strips and is generally the cheapest type of fencing. Another good option is closed feather-edge panels. These are a really strong type of fence, made up of concrete posts and panels of vertical strips of wood.You can also get more decorative types of fencing with combinations of vertical and horizontal wood strips.
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.
Chances are at some point you’d probably given a though about how steps would fit in perfectly in your garden, except of course, your yard and garden is flat. Adding steps and gardens makes it a lot easier to get around your yard while also enhancing its curb appeal. In order to avoid the cost of hiring a professional to get the task done, you might be tempted to make it a DIY task. However, if you lack the required skill and confidence to pull this off, we’d strongly recommend you call in a professional so as to avoid costly errors. In this post, we’re going to take you through the garden steps building process. Let’s take a look!
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