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Prompt, no fuss, courteous, efficient.
Lawn Mowing, Hedge and Shrub Trimming, Whipper Snipping,
$60
He wonderfully did the job by giving more than required time. Definitely will call him again for the job.
Shrub trimming and removing associated garden wast
$60
Did a fantastic job, would recommend
Lawn mowing, shrub trimming and weed pulling
$300
Great communication, reliable and on time. Fully recommend
Weed and shrub trimming on steep bank
$5
Fantastic service, very quick and thorough! Would absolutely use them again!
Weeding and bush trimming in front garden
$150
Excellent job done. Many thanks. Would certainly recommend!
Small lawn mowed on a regular basis and occasional shrub trimming
$40
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If you're looking for quick and reliable tree and shrub trimming services near you, Airtasker is here to help. We have plenty of experts who are ready to help with taming your unruly shrubs and bushes and getting your garden back in tip-top shape.
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Top Shrub & Bush Trimming related questions
The best time for a shrub and bush trimming depends on the type of plant you have. Flowering shrubs that bloom in early spring can be trimmed right away after they bloom while those that blossom during summer should be done during winter or the early stages of spring. Non-flowering plants, on the other hand, can be trimmed right after new growth has completely developed.
How long it takes to trim shrubs and bushes all boils down to the size of your shrub and the amount of work required. Most shrubs and bushes can be cut away within a day. The exact time can vary depending on how many deceased or damaged branches and stems need to be removed. If you need a shrub removal near you that's quick and safe, you can hire a Tasker, and they'll happily go over the job with you.
Proper care for your shrubs and bushes can highly encourage their growth and overall health. The most important tip is to water them once a week while checking that the soil has completely absorbed the water. Water provides essential nutrients for your shrubs to survive and thrive. You should also regularly inspect your shrubs for any signs of pests and diseases and have them removed as soon as possible once you notice any damage.
How often you need to trim your shrubs and bushes generally depends on the type and species of your greenery. Most shrubs such as evergreens require trimming twice or thrice a year between May to September while rapidly-growing conifers such as privet and leylandii need more regular cutting throughout the year. If you find you're having a hard time keeping track, you can hire a Tasker for a shrub removal service near you to make things easier.
Yes, they can! If you have a conflict in schedule, that's no problem. You can still book reliable tree and bush trimming near you. Taskers can readily trim your shrubs and bushes even without your physical presence as long as they have your approval beforehand. Don't forget to let your tasker know as well in case you have any specific requests such as removing particular shrubs or trimming only a particular section of your garden.
Airtasker is a great place to outsource all kinds of garden-related tasks. Aside from your garden hedge trimming, you can also book a tree removal in case you have overgrown trees that are getting too close to power lines or obstructing your walkways. We also have Taskers who can help you with all your soil removal needs so you can get your excess soil cleared and removed right away from your property.
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What do shrub and bush trimming services include?
Shrub and bush trimming services involve removing any dead or damaged branches and stems from your shrubs, bushes, and other greenery. At Airtasker, you can easily find a shrub trimming service near you. Taskers can inspect your shrub beforehand and prepare the right equipment and gear before diving into the trimming work. They can also help clean up your property once the service is complete. For a better idea of what our shrub trimming service entails, here are more details:
Pre-Trimming Preparation
Before starting any trimming job, your Tasker first inspects the current condition of your shrubs and bushes. It involves taking note of any areas with more overgrowth and making sure that no stray animals such as cats, possums, and squirrels are left hiding in your greenery. The next step includes laying a tarpaulin or groundsheet around the entire shrub. Doing so makes cleaning up after much easier as it catches any branches, leaves, or other debris that fall to the ground during the trimming work.
Your Tasker also prepares the proper tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, chainsaws, hedge shears, and rubbish bags and bins. Since a bush trimming service carries certain risks, your Tasker also dons protective clothing before starting the work. This helps avoid any major or minor accidents such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and eye and impact injuries.
Shrub and bush trimming
When left to grow on their own, shrubs and bushes can become out of control and leave an unsightly mess in your garden or lawn. Trimming helps you not only to avoid this but to improve the overall size and shape of your bush. Your Tasker starts your tree and bush trimming service by cutting away along the top while keeping the shrub level even. The base of your shrub must always be wider than the top to let the sun's rays penetrate your entire shrub.
Your Tasker then continues trimming with smooth, even strokes to keep the sides balanced and avoid over trimming. They remove diseased and damaged branches to retain the plant's health and check your entire shrub for early signs of pest damage. The last step involves your Tasker inspecting your bush from a distance and removing any remaining branches that look out of place.
Post-trimming cleanup
After the trimming work, your Tasker cleans your property from top to bottom. The tarpaulin placed underneath your bush can catch most bush clippings, trimmings, and other debris but any branches and stems that have flown away to other areas in your property are gathered and placed in the proper rubbish bins.
You can also ask your Tasker to conduct a complete garden clearance if you have any remaining dirt and debris that can obstruct your paths and walkways. They can even mow your lawn, remove weeds from your other greenery, and do other garden tidy-up tasks at your request.
Recent Shrub & Bush Trimming tasks
Backyard Cleanup – Shrub Trimming, Lawn Mowing & General Tidy Up
$200
Bardwell Park NSW, Australia
10th Apr 2026
Hi, I’m looking for someone to help tidy up my backyard. The job includes: • Trimming overgrown shrubs • Mowing the lawn • Removing weeds if needed • General backyard clean-up • The yard is a standard residential backyard and the job should take a few hours. Requirements: • Please bring your own gardening tools (mower, trimmer, etc.) • Experience with basic garden maintenance Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Whipper snipping, Hedge trimming, Weeding, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Hedge, shrub trimming
$140
Glenhaven NSW, Australia
9th Apr 2026
Trim height and width of shrubs no lawns required Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Bush trimming
$150
Marangaroo WA 6064, Australia
7th Apr 2026
Need to trim bush in front garden. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Weed removal and bush trimming
$110
Murrumbeena VIC, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
General weeding on the entrance and side of my unit, and trimming of a big bush (weed). Ladder will be required for the bush. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Did a great job with clearing up some weeds - no complaints. Thanks again!
Lawn mowing, weed removal and bush trimming
$100
Hope Valley, South Australia
31st Mar 2026
Need to mow a law, 6x2 meters. And pick weeds. Pics attached of the work. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes If green bin gets full, take extra green waste
Kane did an amazing job fixing the lawn
Bush trimming and waste removal
$300
Redland Bay QLD, Australia
30th Mar 2026
Summer growth several backyard bushes need pruning. No ladder required. Remove rubbish
Excellent job done quick and clean
Hedge/tree/shrub trimming
$120
Carina Heights QLD 4152, Australia
18th Mar 2026
Hedge & trees x 3 trimming. No green bin available.
Awesome job done!! Very neat & tidy. Excellent to deal with
Shrub trimming
$500
Kedron QLD, Australia
13th Mar 2026
Shrub trimming. I'm getting the house painted and want all the vegetation in the pictures cut down to almost nothing so they won't be in the way. The big tree at the stairs I want cut down to about 1.5m high. All waste to be removed from site. Can you give me a quote please? Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
I'm very happy with Brent's quick response, effiicent and quality work. I recommend him for your gardening job.
Front garden hedge and shrub trimmingl
$150
Eltham North VIC, Australia
13th Mar 2026
Front garden hedge and shrub trimming also two roses that require ladders to reach
Hedge/Shrub Trimming
$120
Toongabbie, New South Wales
12th Mar 2026
Hedge/Shrub Trimming: Trimming and shaping approximately 6-7 round shrubs along the front boundary and one large privacy hedge near the house. General Pruning: Cutting back the leggy/overgrown branches near the red fence and side path. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Jett did a clean job with my hedges. Went above and beyond to make it really good.
Gardening, tree and bush trimming, general garden tidy
$350
Morley WA, Australia
7th Mar 2026
Lawn mowing, tree and bush trimming, weeding and general tidy. $350 for first time as the gardens needs quite a lot of attention. Will be regular work after that for them to be kept on top of, probably once every 6-8 weeks, $100. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Weeding, Other, Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Amazing! Very polite, did an amazing job, would highly recommend!
Rubbish removal and shrub trimming
$600
Gungahlin ACT, Australia
4th Mar 2026
I need shrubs trimmed - 4 rows - and rubbish removed- old canopy. Plus tidy up white flower plants against the fence and level out the crushed terracotta and weed the front yard. Need 2 x Daphne plants dug up and put into pots seen in pics. Small courtyard - need it presentable. See pics.
Garden work - lawn mowing, edging, hedge and bush trimming
$200
Preston VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
I need lawn mowed, edges done on street side and path side, rose bushes shaped, lavender shaped and native bush trimmed. Green bin available but excess may need to be removed. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Eddy did a great job - will use again
Gardening, tree/shrub trimming /removal
$300
Greenwith SA, Australia
26th Feb 2026
Small tree removal, some shrubs to be removed and or trimmed. Genmeral garden tidy up. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Gardening weedd and bush trimming
$200
Scoresby VIC, Australia
12th Feb 2026
Over growth needs trimming court yard requires weeding path to gate needs clearing
Regular lawn mowing + shrub trimming as needed
$200
Rockdale NSW, Australia
12th Feb 2026
Regular mowing + other services as needed Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Lawn Mowing, Weeding & Bush Trimming Needed 🌿✂️
$100
Findon SA, Australia
1st Feb 2026
Looking for someone to tidy up a small front garden. 🔹 Mow lawn 🔹 Weed garden beds & paving 🔹 Trim bushes very short (approx. 30cm high) 🗑️ 1x green bin available – if more waste is created, you’ll need to take clippings with you. 📅 Available: All day, with limited availability Monday & Wednesday this week. 📍 Findon 5023 Thanks!
Brett did an amazing job - thank you heaps!
Lawn mowing, whipper snipper, bush trimming
$80
Plumpton NSW 2761, Australia
30th Jan 2026
Front and back yard lawn mowed, whipper snippered and our bushes trimmed, it’s a small yard but will put medium because of front and back (granny flat) I need completed today before 12am Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Front Yard Tidy-Up & Bush Trimming Needed
$200
Concord NSW, Australia
6th Jan 2026
Looking for a reliable gardener to tidy up my front yard. Work includes: • Trimming and shaping the front bush/tree and mowing the grass. • Removing dry branches and overgrowth • General tidy-up and green waste removal Small job, straightforward access. Please message with your availability, experience, and a rough quote. Photos available on request. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Very happy with the work.
Shrub trimming
$300
Kurraba Point NSW 2089, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
We need someone to come to our house and trim our hedges Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Anissa did a fantastic job. Would definitely use her again.