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Recent Pruning reviews in Geelong

Amazing work at short notice, and with a smile. Kevin’s quality of work was brilliant... definitely recommend him.

Garden tidy up and prune

$150

Great job Nick, thanks for you hard work and ideas.

Garden weeding, pruning and mulching

$800

Cheers Sam. Arrived on time, friendly and fast work.

I need pruning services

$80

Totally transformed the overgrown garden. Worked very hard and communicated with me over the day while he was completing the job.

Garden clean up and pruning

$300

Ashley did a terrific job. Would recommend him to anyone!

Pruning roses

$60

Tom was prompt and diligent. He completed the job both effectively and quickly. Thanks Tom!

Garden pruning & weeding

$60

What's the average cost of a pruning expert in Geelong

$100 - $300

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$100

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$160

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$300

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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 Geelong

Weeding and a little pruning

$100

Newtown VIC, Australia

21st May 2023

Weeding in front and back gardens Trimming and shaping of two lily-pilly bushes at front , trimming of 5 metres of jasmine bush at side of house Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Friday, 26 May 2023

Renchia completed the job and met all our expectations and also gave useful advise.

Pruning trees and bushes

$50

Belmont VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2023

Need pear trees and bushes along the fence pruned back. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Some garden trees and scrubs pruned

$300

Grovedale VIC 3216, Australia

28th Mar 2023

Trees in garden need pruning and may be small amount of weeding . - Due date: Flexible

Garden clean up (weeding and pruning)

$180

Drumcondra VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2023

Require wedding around the entire house. -Long grass weeds to be removed from under hedges. -Weeds removed from the side garden - Weeds to be removed from back courtyard - Pruning of hydrangeas I’m guessing it could be approximately 6hrs work Has green waste bin: Yes Can provide pruning tools Due date: Before Friday, 24 March 2023

Very efficient and knowledgeable about the garden. Also very friendly and she did a really great job.

Prune trees

$250

Clifton Springs VIC 3222, Australia

7th Mar 2023

4 established trees needing pruning and and branches taken away - Due date: Before Thursday, 23 March 2023

Garden prune mow cut back trees

$200

Geelong West VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2023

Need garden tidying. I have a climber that needs to be cut back. Some weeds out the front and also need some of shrubs cut back Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 27 February 2023

Shane did a great job! Shane was easy to deal with and made the front and back gardens look great! Thank you!

Prune trees clean gutters pressure clean cabin exterior

$500

Batesford VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2023

Prune back 2 trees Prune 5-6 largish shrubs Clean gutters (10x4.5m cabin) Pressure clean exterior walls including verandah of cabin - Due date: Before Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Great job. Could not be more pleased.

Lawns mowed, trees and shrubs pruned

$500

Ocean Grove VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2023

Ride on lawn mower needed due to size of block Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Before Friday, 10 February 2023

Weeding, tree pruning, gardening

$500

Thomson VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2023

- Tidy front yard (bit of weeding) and edges of nature strip (probably 1/2 hour) - Rear yard needs trees pruned, aloe Vera removed, significant weeding/slashing of perimeter of yard, clearing and weeding paths and down side of house. (5-6 hours) - Please have all your own equipment - Please allow to take green waste offsite (green bin will be empty) - Yard has rear access, external tap, toilet and sink - I suspect this a full day or two half days - Flexible with dates but will need to lock it in to ensure our dog is housed elsewhere - Due date: Flexible

Absolutely phenomenal work ethic, stunning job, cannot rate highly enough

Mowing and pruning of two small bushes

$100

Indented Head VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2023

Front and back lawn mowed and two bushes trimmed Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Friday, 6 January 2023

On time, super friendly & willing to do what is asked. Great job

Tree pruning and weeding. Must remove green waste

$700

Highton VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2023

Tree pruning of overgrowth and weeding - Due date: Flexible

Need my bamboo tree’s pruned

$200

Mount Duneed VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2022

Need 9 Alphonse karr bamboo tree’s pruned Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Weeding/some pruning

$120

Ocean Grove VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2022

Weeding along driveway/some pruning in front. We have a VERY small backyard which will need some weeding/pruning. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 16 December 2022

Fantastic job, definitely use you again 🤘

General gardening tasks, eg weeding, pruning on a regular basis

$100

Newtown VIC 3220, Australia

12th Dec 2022

General garden maintenance Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Sam was on time and worked solidly for the time we had arranged. He was good at trimming, weeding and thinning out an overgrown garden.

Weeding,Pruning/shape trees & clearing up d garden & remove the plants

$200

Belmont VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2022

Updating to add more details - Garden and area around needs cleaning as have lots of weeds and random plants growing from here and there. We also have some trees and we will need them to be trimmed and shaped (see pics with trees attached) Weeding needed to be done in mostly front yard, the brick area (shown in pic-is in backyard) and around side walks (1 picture attached), but actual will be on both sides of driveway and entrance (last pic). The tall grass plants (3) needs to be removed - 6th pic from top. Any other suggestion to maintain the garden and make it look better is surely welcomed. Mowing - not needed - we can do that ourselves. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Friday, 16 December 2022

Recommend Renchia for the gardening services.

Hedge trimming, rose pruning plant removal

$300

Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

7th Dec 2022

Hi, I have: -Some 2m high hedges that need pruning top and side. -A 1.4m hedge needs pruning top and all sides, -Some 600mm hedges need pruning top and sides -some 1m hedges to be pruned top and sides. - a feature tree that needs a trim and dead branches removed from under side to thin it out. -Some garden beds I want ground cover plants removed. -Roses I want pruned back. -plants removed under feature tree. By no means would I class this yard as overgrown or in a bad condition. It's just the stuff I haven't prioritised. Happy for all waste that doesn't fit in green bin to be left in a pile and I'll take to tip. Must be experienced and have own equipment. Job is in Geelong, Highton area Happy to more photos privately or for someone to come have a look one evening. I estimate 6hrs work depending on individuals experience, equipment etc. Want works completed by 16-12-22

Whipper snipper, pruning and weeding

$60

Leopold VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2022

backyard walkway needs cleaning and pruning Type of gardening: Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes This yard wasn’t maintained due to the weather constantly raining. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Prune medium size branches/ cut back shrubs/ clean up edges

$200

Newtown VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2022

Prune medium / light trees and shrubs / define / dig garden edges … about 3 hours work - Due date: Before Friday, 2 December 2022

Russell completed task competently and demonstrated good judgement and initiative but also checked that I was happy with work as it progressed.

Mowing edging pruning trimming cutting back branches weed control

$55

East Geelong VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2022

Mowing edging pruning trimmingcutting back branches weed control blow down paths Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Pruning trees and bushes, weeding small garden beds

$300

Highton VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2022

Need front garden bushes trimmed and some weeding done, potentially spraying too if possible. We have lots of weeds growing through pavers in the driveway Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible