Good pruning is about taking out the right branches, not hacking everything back to the same height.
What it covers
Shrubs, small trees, fruit trees and ornamentals. Dead, crossing and damaged wood, thinning for air and light, and reshaping plants that have got out of hand.
Timing
Some plants should be pruned after flowering, others in the cooler months, others whenever they need it. If you tell us what it is, or send a photo, we'll aim for the right time.
Where we stop
Tall trees, large limbs and anything near powerlines are a job for an arborist. The same goes for anything that needs climbing gear. We'll say so instead of taking a risk.
See hedge trimming for hedges, and green waste removal for the clean-up. Everything sits under garden and hedge care.
Trees and council rules
Pruning shrubs is one thing. Pruning or removing trees is another, and in Byron Shire and neighbouring councils it can need a permit depending on the zoning, species and size of the cut. Check with your council before anything is cut, and we'll tell you if a job looks like it needs one.
What to send us
A photo of each plant, or at least the biggest ones, and a rough height. Tell us what you want out of it: smaller, tidier, more flowers, more light underneath.
After pruning
Some plants look sparse for a few weeks, then bounce back fast in warm weather. A feed and some mulch help them along. See weeding and mulching.