The Northern Rivers is a good place to grow things, and a hard place to keep them under control. Most garden jobs here are about getting a handle on growth rather than encouraging it.
Hedges
Trimming and shaping, from a tidy formal look to a straightforward cut-back to stop it taking over the path. Hedges are cut best little and often. If one's gone too far, there's a limit to how hard you can cut back some species before they won't regrow, and that's worth asking about before anyone starts.
Beds, weeds and mulch
Weeding by hand where it matters, cleaning out the beds, and a layer of mulch to keep the weeds down and the soil from drying out. Mulch is the most underrated job in a warm climate. It cuts down the amount of watering and weeding for months afterwards.
Pruning
Shrubs and small trees, deadwood, and crossing branches. Fruit trees included. Anything tall enough that it needs climbing gear or a licensed arborist is outside what we do, and we'll say so rather than send you away with a half-done job.
Green waste
It all leaves with us. Disposed of properly, not dumped on the verge or left in a pile for you to deal with.
Lantana, camphor laurel and other usual suspects
Weedy species that pop up along the coast and hinterland, and some of them are a nuisance to remove for good. If you've got a patch of something you can't identify and it's spreading, send a photo. There's often a more sensible approach than just cutting it back every month.
Our hedge trimming guide covers timing. Combine this with a regular mowing run and everything gets done in one visit. For a one-off, a big tidy-up is a fair place to start.
More on specific jobs
Related: Regular garden maintenance, Garden care by season, Watering lawns and gardens.