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Recent Pruning reviews in Cairns

Ben was fantastic. Fast and efficient service. Would highly recommend.

Gardening, Pruning etc

$120

Great communication by Jake in the lead up to the task. Jake completed the task of weeding, pruning and bamboo hedge thinning to perfection. We would not hesitate to recommend his services to others and to use Jake again for future tasks we need done.

Weeding and pruning

$5

Thank you chris, my lawn and tree looks nice now 😄👍

Lawn mowing and Muraya pruning( 5 of them)

$100

Angry did an amazing job on my garden. He went above and beyond... even dealing with pesky neighbours! Thanks

Garden Mowing and Pruning

$300

Worked like a trojan. Great skills and fantastic worker. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Expert Citrus Tree Pruning & Heliconia Patch Tamed

$150

What a champion. Did way more than I expected, a very hard worker and super friendly.

Yard maintenance weeding, pruning

$120

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

$117 - $250

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$117

median

$165

high

$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 Cairns

General pruning and tidying up.

$250

Holloways Beach QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2024

Pruning ,cutting back Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No

Garden clean up, tree pruning

$150

Cairns North QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Weeding and garden clean up down side of house. Tree in front of house needs trimming. All green waste to be removed as no green bin on site. Looking for some to on a day in these date ranges. between 2nd - 4th March, 9th to 12th March or 18th - 20th March. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Fantastic work! Efficient and great job 👏🏻

Yukka pruned - 2 removed

$200

Trinity Park QLD, Australia

26th Jan 2024

Built up garden bed - Yukkas pruned 5 - 2 removed - happy to have them cut back level to ground & poison remaining trunk in the garden bed Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Regular garden maintenance, pruning, weeding, leaf blowing

$150

Kamerunga QLD, Australia

13th Jan 2024

Our garden is overgrown. It requires a lot of weeding and pruning back of plants, blowing leaves. I am looking for someone to work on each section (front, side, courtyard, back) weekly over the next 3 weeks, then continue with monthly maintenance. $150 for 3 hours each time you work on it. We will have a green waste bin. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Harry did a great job on our garden. Happy to recommend him.

Regular garden maintenance, pruning and weeding

$200

Whitfield QLD, Australia

12th Jan 2024

Regular garden maintenance. Palm fond removal, pruning and keeping weeds away with regular spraying. Small front lawn approx 5x5m, rest of yard is garden beds and hillside/retaining walls. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Small garden pruning, tree trimming and tidy-up.

$100

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

10th Oct 2023

Small backyard needs a good pruning, some tree trimming (if possible), a little weeding, all green waste needs to be removed. Raking and general tidy-up. Mowing not required this time. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Thanks Esteban! Appreciate your hard work on a very overgrown garden. Excellent results and thanks for your honesty and excellent communication on job.

Prune vine from pergola, move pot plants.

$200

Whitfield QLD, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

Prune vine from pergola, tidy area and move some pot plants around garden. Tools, lunch and refreshments provided. - Due date: Flexible

Fortnightly mowing, weeding and pruning

$100

Redlynch QLD, Australia

14th May 2023

Fortnight mowing, weeding and whipper snip. Pruning of hedge occasionally Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Weeding, Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Good communication, efficient, punctual and did a fantastic job.

Yard clean up - whipper snip, prune, mow, remove green waste

$800

Manunda QLD, Australia

3rd May 2023

Very overgrown yard needs whipper snipping, pruning, mowing, blowing and removal of green waste - Due date: Before Thursday, 4 May 2023

Weeding and pruning small garden

$60

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

24th Mar 2023

weeding, trimming small gardenia shrubs, lillies, general weed removal, & removal of green waste Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

weeding and pruning

$1,234

Earlville QLD 4870, Australia

8th Mar 2023

Weeding and pruning for acreage property in Redlynch valley. Will need truck to cart away green waste Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Before Friday, 24 March 2023

Mowing, whippersnipping/edging, pruning and hedge trim

$250

Bentley Park QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2023

Mowing and whippersnip front and back lawn. Edging front lawn. Prune of one small garden with 3 hibiscus trees (minimal work), and hedge trim one large hedge. Take away green waste. Photos indicate size and how I want hedge to look after working. Grass was mowed 3 weeks ago so not too overgrown. Hedge overgrown. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Great service! Would highly recommend.

Garden pruning and cleanup

$120

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2023

Cut back overgrown plants, palms and small trees for a neglected front and back yard of a house on a 1/4 acre block. 4 hours work and can extend if takes longer. Backpackers welcome. Pull out weeds and some vines. Must be comfortable using a corded electric reciprocating saw (provided) and where needed work off a tall step ladder (provided) using the saw. Cut everything into pieces that so they can go on the back of a ute. Pile up everything in the front yard. If you want to start before it gets too hot, can start early say 7am. I'll be working with you to get you started.

Garden Pruning and clean-up

$200

Edge Hill QLD, Australia

21st Jan 2023

Unfortunately this garden has been let go and it needs a heavy prune. I will be working on this project too but need some extra hands. Someone experienced with this type of work. Most of the shrubs are Hibiscus, Ixora's, Little Evodia's, Crepe Myrtles and Yucca's. A couple of rainforest trees have self-sown as well as umbrella plants. I will have a skip on site so there are no trips to the tip. Preferably 23 Jan and/or 24 Jan if we need another day. If you have your own equipment that would be preferred. A wheelbarrow would be great as that I will not have. I want it to be a managable garden so that I can then organise regular maintenance. Please advise of your quote. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 23 January 2023

Mike is a very efficient worker. Leaves the site tidy

Pruning garden

$200

Westcourt QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2023

small tree pruning and bush pruning Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Lawn mowing wippersnipping, pruning, rubbish removals

$200

Edmonton QLD, Australia

2nd Jan 2023

I’ll be home at that time - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 5 January 2023

Gardening and pruning

$50

Caravonica QLD 4878, Australia

21st Oct 2022

gardening mowing and rubbish removal

Trees pruned

$40

Kamerunga QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2022

Pruning a few fronds from a Palm - will need a ladder. - Due date: Before Friday, 7 October 2022

Pruning of trees

$300

White Rock QLD 4868, Australia

22nd Sep 2022

Prune hedges, Hena trees and lemon tree - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 30 September 2022

Mowing and weeding down regularly and pruning when necessary

$80

Redlynch QLD, Australia

24th Jul 2022

Mowing Weeding Some pruning - Due date: Flexible

Fantastic job done and good attention to detail.