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"Emy was fantastic to work with, he was punctual and very helpful. Would definitely use him again! "
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"Daniel was punctual, efficient and pleasant. Very good job. Highly recommend."
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Recent Pruning reviews in Sydney
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Hedge pruning and tidy up
$200
Cenzo was quick, reliable and did a great job and exactly what was asked.
Garden prune and tidy
$60
Quick and Thorough. Excellent Job 😎
Regular lawn mowing and occasional pruning
$250
Even for a small job, David was organised, knowledgeable and delivered on his commitment.
Prune small hedge - 4m long
$50
Jeremy's work was first class, polite helpful and he takes pride in his work. Thanks
Prune 8 small plants
$100
Great work! John was on time and professional. Lovely to deal with:) 🙏🏼
Weeding, pruning and mowing
$60
What's the average cost of a pruning expert in Sydney
$95 - $250
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$95
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$150
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$250
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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 Sydney
Pulling out cacti & disposing of, pruning 2 citrus trees, herb garden
$250
Dawes Point NSW, Australia
14th Sep 2023
I need to have some cacti removed from two pots and then disposed of (please note, it is the two lighter bushy cacti in the first shot and then the tall bushy one and the one next to it in the second shot) I also need my herb garden to be tidied and weeded (removing any dead plants and replenishing soil where needed to make room for new plants). Lastly, I need two citrus trees tidied, weeded and pruned - I've been away for 7 weeks and everything needs a thorough go over before summer starts. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
I need my cypress tree trimmed/pruned (1x small to medium tree)
$90
St Peters NSW, Australia
29th Aug 2023
Need my tree trimmed /pruned Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 4 September 2023
Prune a tobouchina tree
$150
Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia
25th Aug 2023
Prune a,tibouchina tree Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Very punctual and efficient in pruning my tree. He cleaned up the yard after he finished. I highly recommend Dan.
Gardening/ pruning
$200
Redfern NSW, Australia
23rd Aug 2023
Wedding terrace house bacyeard and trimmming over grown hedge. Inner city, small area Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 25 August 2023
Great job, thank you!
Pruning garden plants
$200
Alexandria NSW, Australia
21st Aug 2023
Hedges trimmed courtyard tidy up Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Really professional,nice great with dogs
Prune My Overgrown Olive Trees.
$120
Mascot NSW, Australia
11th Aug 2023
I need my overgrown olive trees trimmed and pruned. I don’t have a chainsaw hence the job post. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 12 August 2023
Live in unit in city, have buskus needing prunning time to time...
$120
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
22nd Jul 2023
buskus in pots, also if possible repair fibre glass pots Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Garden maintenance (terrace backyard) - cleaning/pruning
$60
Redfern NSW, Australia
14th Jul 2023
We have a small terrace backyard that requires cleaning/weeding and general TLC of existing potted plants. 1h job at most. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Before Sunday, 16 July 2023
Great job! Thanks Rob!
Prune a tree
$100
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
24th Jun 2023
Hi there, just a magnolia tree in the front garden is a bit tall, but note it is a fairly immature tree (2-3 years old I'm guessing). Would like to get it trimmed down and shaped nicely so it fills-out in future rather than grows tall and spindly. We work from home, so any day and time is fine. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible
Very happy with Harry’s work and will call on him again when the same job needs doing next time.
Tree pruning and general shrub pruning
$150
Newtown NSW, Australia
11th Jun 2023
Small tree pruning and cutting back other shrubs and clearing vegetation Type of gardening: Other, Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 16 June 2023
Prune lilly pilly hedge
$120
Marrickville NSW, Australia
19th May 2023
We have a tall (4m+) lilly pilly hedge that needs pruning to about 3 or 3.5m tall. It’s 10m long. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Well established jasmine needs a good prune
$200
Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
12th May 2023
Established over grown jasmine needs a good prune. Small courtyard garden needs general clean up Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Before Saturday, 20 May 2023
Prune large hedge of marayas
$100
Tempe NSW, Australia
12th May 2023
Prune large hedge of Marayas Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Front and rear garden clean up and pruning
$500
Marrickville NSW, Australia
11th May 2023
We need to have a leaf claen up of the front and rear yards and the bamboo in the rear yard trimmed. It is out of control. Also weeding for front and back.
Weeding, pruning, lawn, yard cleanup
$200
Newtown NSW, Australia
6th May 2023
Need the back yard whipper snippered, an olive vine removed and front and back yard pruned Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Monday, 15 May 2023
Garden Cleanup - Mowing/Pruning
$200
Tempe NSW, Australia
25th Apr 2023
In need of some lawn mowing/whipper snipping, pruning a bush/tree out front, and removal of an invasive vine that has taken hold in various parts of the garden. We have a mower if needed! Flexible with date Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Weeding, Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Pete did a great job getting our garden back in shape!
Clear and prune small front garden
$100
Newtown NSW, Australia
19th Apr 2023
Prune of shrubs, removal of leaves and general tidy up of small front garden. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Thanks for amazing clean up of front garden and being available at short notice! Would definitely recommend Jess to anyone.
Prune my garden, weed and tidy.
$300
Pyrmont NSW, Australia
16th Apr 2023
36m2 Terrace cleanup: 6 metres of azaleas and a star jasmine require pruning, weeding pots and tidy garden and dispose of waste in building green bin. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
I highly recommend delightful Jose and his work. He and his crew did an excellent job, he was obliging, flexible and friendly.
Olive tree pruning
$100
Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
12th Apr 2023
small olive tree pruning and make a shape - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 16 April 2023
Weeding, pruning, clean up small yard
$80
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
4th Apr 2023
Small yard clean up, weeding pruning flower bed Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Saturday, 8 April 2023
Good efficient work, did as asked! Would book again!
