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"Chris went above and beyond to make sure the garden was perfectly mowed and cleaned for my daughter. Thanks again Chris..."
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"Hamish helped me with cutting trees around the house and great result so far. He took away green waste, pull out weeds, ..."
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"Helpful and responsive. Great job"
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"Luke did a fabulous job. My garden looks better than expected and was a major job too. I really appreciated his tips and..."
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"Gerald was terrific! And very easy to work with. Would recommend him highly. "
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"Nathan was great. Trimmed hedge as requested, very tidy cleanup and easy to deal with. Would happily recommend!"
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"Jacqui was excellent - real doer!"
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Recent Pruning reviews in Canberra
Richard was amazing! He communicated regularly, was on time, did the job even though it seemed impossible at 1st! Thank you Richard & Co.
Pruning & clearing away of pine needles under tree
$250
Thanks Leith! You took my courtyard from zero to hero. I appreciate your high standards and ideas to make it look nicer. Highly recommend and will be sure to get you back for future household jobs. Rebecca
Prune hedge and general garden clean up
$180
Quick , friendly and efficient . Highly recommend .
Removal of garden pruning
$70
Greg was incredibly reliable, working very hard till our gardening job was complete. He was considerate of our requests, checking if things were satisfactory along the way. Would most definitely recommend him. Thanks Greg!
Gardening & pruning
$150
Brilliant job of weeding and tidying very messy garden, easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Tidy Up Garden, Weed, Prune Take Away Rubbish
$300
Jason and Adam worked seriously hard over two days to tame our jungle garden. Fantastic job and both gents are willing to have a chat and/or answer any random questions along the way 😆
Garden Clean up and Pruning
$800
What's the average cost of a pruning expert in Canberra
$150 - $385
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$150
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$250
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$385
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What do pruning services include?
An experienced pruning specialist can handle cutting your trees, shrubs, hedges, and other plants. Pruning (or cutting away dead or overgrown branches and stems) improves a plant’s health and appearance.
If it’s your first time getting a Tasker to prune your plants, here’s a rundown of what they may do when they get to work on your garden:
Removing debris and old growth
The Tasker will usually check the plant for dead wood or flowers and remove those bits. They’ll keep the young growth intact. They may also remove old branches if there are new ones below them.
Afterward, a Tasker can take away your pile of garden waste and dispose of it properly. Do you suddenly need a tool that neither you nor your Tasker has? In which case, you can book delivery service to get that set of secateurs or long-reach pruners for your last-minute gardening needs.
Deciding on a shape for the plants
The Tasker will typically assess if a plant needs to be pruned to a certain shape (if the plant is new), or if they need to trim it back to follow a certain look. For example, pyramid shapes allow for plenty of light, great for apple and pear trees.
You can also discuss how you’d like your shrubs or trees to look with your Tasker! Your specialist will then try to achieve your vision for your garden or yard.
Pruning the plants
When pruning plants and trees, the Tasker needs to make good, clean cuts that finish at a point of growth. They’ll get rid of unproductive wood and make sure to encourage the growth of new shoots that will result in lots of fruits and flowers.
The pruning process may vary depending on the type of plant:
Plants may be pruned back by around 1/3 of their current growth. If it’s a flowering plant, the specialist may cut back the dead flower stems and stem tops.
For hedges, the Tasker will typically follow your desired shape (e.g., a ball). Or, they may trim the sides of a hedge first, pruning the top last. The lowest parts of a hedge should be wider than the top. This structure lets the lower part of the plant get enough sunlight.
As for trees, the pruning specialist may ensure the tree keeps growing laterally instead of upwards. For more complex tree trimming services, consider hiring a tree surgeon.
Speaking of trimming back overgrown plants, did you know you can also book a lawn mowing service through Airtasker? Simply select the “Post a task” button to schedule an appointment!
Recent Pruning tasks in Canberra
Garden Hedges Pruned
$300
Nicholls ACT, Australia
24th Sep 2023
Garden hedging to be done. Tidy up leading in to spring. Tasker must have utility vehicle or trailer to remove garden waste and tidy up after hedging please. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Weeding+ pruning roses
$300
Monash ACT 2904, Australia
22nd Sep 2023
Weeding my small garden .+ Prune roses Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Friday, 29 September 2023
General yard maintenance eg weeding pruning mowing
$150
Evatt ACT, Australia
20th Sep 2023
All of the above Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Pruning, weeding, etc.
$30
Nicholls ACT, Australia
18th Sep 2023
Pruning - cutting back shrubs, weeding, hedge trim and general garden cleanup. Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Remove garden waste, mow lawn, prune garden
$250
Watson ACT, Australia
15th Sep 2023
Lawn Mowing, Garden Waste Removal, Weeding, Garden Pruning Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023
Spring trimming, weeding and small tree prune. Soil top up.
$500
Monash ACT 2904, Australia
14th Sep 2023
Trimming of small yard shrubs Weeding. Pruning of small trees. Soil and mulch top up. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Gardening, pruning and reducing height hedges, and weeding.
$700
McKellar ACT, Australia
2nd Sep 2023
Job updated - work can be done anytime between now and preferably 5/9/2023. However, if you have other arrangements, please message me. Front: 1. Prune hedge along side of the driveway 2. Prune hedges at front 3. Reduce height of Pittosporum hedge Back: 1. Reduce height of side hedges to the height of the fence 2. Prune hedges in garden bed 3. Weed garden beds I have the standard size green bin but the waste wouldn't fit into it. Therefore, this job includes removal of all green waste. Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 3 September 2023
Hamish helped me with cutting trees around the house and great result so far. He took away green waste, pull out weeds, and make sure he left all clean after the big job. Recommended and A+
Pruning, weeding and plant replanting
$400
Gungahlin ACT, Australia
30th Aug 2023
Hedge pruning, weeding and plant replanting Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Tree pruning
$150
Farrer ACT 2607, Australia
26th Aug 2023
Prune 6 trees Trim one hedge And separately provide a quote to remove a tree Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Pruning, weeding
$500
Fadden ACT, Australia
21st Aug 2023
Roses pruned, neaten up bushes, weeding Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Gardening including weeding, mowing and pruning
$400
Weston ACT, Australia
18th Aug 2023
I need backyard lawn mowed, weeding around plants and trees. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Whipper snipping, Weeding, Lawn mowing Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Very happy with Gerald’s gardening job. Exceeded expectations, friendly and helpful.
Prune 4 roses
$100
Melba ACT, Australia
14th Aug 2023
Prune 4 roses Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Saturday, 2 September 2023
Prune wisteria ahead of spring
$100
Kaleen ACT, Australia
13th Aug 2023
I’ve done a half hearted job of pruning the wisteria whips and need someone to come and do it before spring. I want to keep enough buds so we get good flowers. - Due date: Flexible
Got the job done quickly and well.
Pruning 14 trees and shrubs
$250
Kaleen ACT, Australia
8th Aug 2023
Tidy up pruning of 14 trees and shrubs (trees/shrubs are currently 1.5 to 3 metres tall). Ladder provided, if needed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Thursday, 24 August 2023
Reducing the size and pruning of Hedge.
$250
Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia
6th Aug 2023
The hedge on the front of the property had overgrown and needs a hieght reduction and triming. It needs to be leveled to nieghbouts hedge. Also, weeds need to be removed on the property and front lawn. The timings needs to be disposed off in tip. Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming Has green waste bin: No Due date: Flexible
I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Nathan. His punctuality was impressive. Not only did he come equipped with all the right tools for the job, but the work he did was carried out with remarkable professionalism and attention to detail. I was particularly pleased with how clean everything was left once the job was completed. I highly recommend Nathan for anyone in need of a reliable and skilled professional.
Remove Pruning Waste
$250
Holder ACT, Australia
6th Aug 2023
5 x Robinia Trees have been pruned - all waste need to be removed Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Jacqui was excellent - real doer!
Rose trees, fruit trees and hedges to prune
$500
Chapman ACT, Australia
3rd Aug 2023
Pruning roses and fruit trees Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Sunday, 20 August 2023
Help in pruning roses, trees and garden bushes.
$50
Narrabundah ACT, Australia
25th Jul 2023
Pruning of roses, tree and garden plants and bushes Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes Paid an hourly rate of $50 Must have an ABN number. - Due date: Before Monday, 31 July 2023
Garden tidy, whipper-snipping, pruning, weeding
$200
Fraser ACT, Australia
24th Jul 2023
whipper-snipper on grass and weeds, cut and remove dead flowers, mowing, general tidy up Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 25 July 2023
Mulch pruning
$50
Dickson ACT, Australia
23rd Jul 2023
Mulching pruning Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
