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Recent Pruning reviews in Sydney

Thanks Jordan!

I need pruning services

$190

Next day service was great. Arrived on time and did a good job. Very easy to deal with.

Weeding, pruning and removal of waste

$200

Great help and very easy to work with. Ellie taught me a lot, I will be getting her again 😊

Prune plants

$50

Very prompt and great job gardening. Thanks a lot!

Garden weeding and pruning

$75

Elly was excellent, very professional and friendly

General garden maintenance and pruning

$100

Thank you! Clean and tidy, efficient and friendly. Great communication thanks again

4m hedge trim/prune

$120

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

$100 - $290

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$100

median

$182

high

$290

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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

Gardening pruning

$100

Glebe NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Need small hedge trimmed and trees pruned in the backyard Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Prune small hedge and tidy - 4m long

$75

Redfern NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

A simple and regular job for front garden: 1. Prune existing Murraya hedge as required so it remains level with the fence and within the property. 2. Remove green waste. 3. Apply straw mulch - supplied Can be done anytime that suits.

Pruning trees, care of garden and plants. Not just whipper snipper .

$200

Newtown NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2024

Weeding, pruning, plant and tree maintenance Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Pruning of overgrown hedges

$450

Marrickville NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2024

Overgrown hedges trimmed down. Corner block. 9 metres ×9 metres.

Mowing, weeding, pruning, planting

$200

Petersham NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Planting ground cover and new plants where existing not thriving Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Gardening - prune and tidy courtyard

$300

Erskineville NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Small inner west courtyard that needs a ride before open home. - trim dead leafs - secure some vines - clean cobwebs - make it look tidy Will need extendable saw as there are some palm fronds that need to trimmed. (See photos) Must remove rubbish. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 26 November 2023

Great job! Would use again.

Garden pruning

$350

Marrickville NSW, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Trees and hedges pruned. Gutter cleaned out. Green waste removed.

Gardening,prune trees,gurney.Your equipment

$300

Erskineville NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2024

Buy a watering system from Bunnings to replace the old one Tress trimmed Weeding Garden cleanup Gurney Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup, Weeding, Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 12 February 2024

Hal is such a hard working person. He takes pride in whatever he does and attends to everything with an eye for detail. Excellent work! Great person!

Weeding, pruning, gutter clearing, rubbish removal

$300

Newtown NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2024

Weeding paths and garden beds, pruning a bush and small tree, clearing gutters, ad disposing of green waste Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Saturday, 23 March 2024

Garden landscaping - pruning plants

$250

Eastlakes NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2024

Pruning of plants Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Prune one lemon and one lime tree approx 4m high

$200

Tempe NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2024

Prune 2 x citrus trees both approx 4m high Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Back garden tidy (gardener), pruning tall trees

$300

Newtown NSW, Australia

20th Jan 2024

Large-ish garden in townhouse complex needs big clean up. High trees (equal to 2 storey house) overhanging from neighbours needs pruning back, 2 other trees need cutting back to stump, lawn mowing and edges, other vines overhang from neighbour need pruning right back. - Due date: Flexible

Kiona did a great job. Very pleasant guy, easy to deal with. He turned up a little late but that was okay with me. Did the work in half the time I expected and took majority of garden waste away. I can thoroughly recommend Kiona for big garden clean up work.

Passionfruit vine pruned off 1st floor roof

$300

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2024

I'm looking for someone who is capable of pruning a passionfruit vine while being on top of a roof. We need the job done today ideally, but it can also be pushed back to tomorrow morning. Its easy to access the roof with a ladder and the roof is on a gentle incline. It should be a quick job but a little fiddly. Our passionfruit vine has grown along the top of our roof and is extending into the neighbours properties. We're selling the house so need the vine to look neat and tidy and not interfere with the neighbours. Besides pruning it, please remove any dead leaves trapped by the vine. I'm not at the house right now so I don't have photos to share. If you're interested in the job, please let me know and I'll send through photos in the next couple of hours. Thank you! - Due date: Before Thursday, 11 January 2024

Boris is a lovely guy, did a great job, highly recommend.

Star Jasmine Pruning and Hedge Trim

$200

Newtown NSW, Australia

7th Jan 2024

Pruning back to the bare minimum the star Jasmine on the second story and the overhanging vines on the trellis. Also trimming the front hedges too off the street and off the neighbours property. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 January 2024

Good service and a nice guy

Outdoor mow/prune/weed yard (front, side, and back)

$250

St Peters NSW, Australia

6th Jan 2024

*HAPPY WITH ANY DAY NEXT WEEK (Mon 8th-Sun 14th) BETWEEN 10AM and 4PM START TIME* Here is a list of tasks and suggested equipment/products that will be needed: Tasks: - Mow overgrown backyard (Picture A) - Prune overgrown foliage in the backyard (Picture B) - Prune overgrown foliage side of house (Picture C) - Prune/weed garden in front of house (Picture D) -Prune banana tree in front of house (Picture E) -Sweep up/collect all garden waste and put in bin and bags. Suggested equipment: -lawn mower and/or powerful whippersnipper -tools for pruning and weeding -gloves/protective clothing We will provide: garden waste bin, large green waste bags, stiff broom, hose. - Due date: Flexible

Garden work includes pruning and removal of leaves. Front terrace.

$100

Newtown NSW, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

Trim of hedge and removal of old leaves Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Excellent work and magic to deal with would defo recommend and rebook!

Prune a tall hedge

$250

Millers Point NSW, Australia

13th Dec 2023

I have a tall bougainvillea hedge which needs a strong trim back. I think a hedging chainsaw is required (too big for clippers). Ladder also required Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Saturday, 23 December 2023

Pruning a gumtree

$500

Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

25th Oct 2023

General pruning of a gumtree located in a backyard. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 28 October 2023

Highly punctual and reliable. Did a great job. Will be working with Charles again.

Gardenin, prune leaves,weeds, clean back and front, rm. Terrace house.

$150

Forest Lodge NSW, Australia

26th Sep 2023

Back: -Trim the bushes back away and remove dead leaves. -Pull weeds from garden and walls -scrub sweep and mop outdoor tiles. - put all debris into green bin. Front Sweep, scrub and clean outdoor tiles. Removes dead leaves from garden bed Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

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

Tamlin was efficient and did an excellent job removing overgrown plants and tidying where needed. Will definitely be booking him again for future jobs.