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From overgrown gardens to pristine outdoor spaces, our transformations showcase the care, skill, and attention to detail we bring to every project. Whether it’s tree removal, hedge trimming, stump grinding, or complete garden clearance, these photos showcase the remarkable difference our work can make. Browse through and get inspired by the results, as we turn unruly areas into safe, stunning, and functional environments for homes and businesses alike.
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BEFORE - dismantling and lowering a large dangerous oak limb with a stress fracture. This also created more light for the client and neighbour!
DURING - dismantling and lowering a large dangerous oak limb with a stress fracture. This also created more light for the client and neighbour!
More storm clearance today in Colchester. Unfortunately this BMW has probably made its last journey.
More storm clearance today in Colchester. Unfortunately this BMW has probably made its last journey
BEFORE - This happy customer doesn't need the lights on throughout the day anymore
AFTER - This happy customer doesn't need the lights on throughout the day anymore
BEFORE - This Silver Birch was blocking light and outgrowing its position. After a 25% reduction and re-shaping it’s looking a lot better.
AFTER - This Silver Birch was blocking light and outgrowing its position. After a 25% reduction and re-shaping it’s looking a lot better.
BEFORE - An overgrown Cherry tree blocking light from the garden
AFTER - An overgrown Cherry tree blocking light from the garden
BEFORE - This willow tree was re pollarded To reduce size and allow light to penetrate to the plants below.
AFTER - This willow tree was re pollarded To reduce size and allow light to penetrate to the plants below.
BEFORE - A willow pollard. This tree will recover quickly, keeping the canopy small may help reduce the root spread and potentially damage to the property!
AFTER - A willow pollard. This tree will recover quickly, keeping the canopy small may help reduce the root spread and potentially damage to the property!
AFTER - dismantling and lowering a large dangerous oak limb with a stress fracture. This also created more light for the client and neighbour!
BEFORE - Unfortunately, this regular client had a large Prunus tree that was dying. We Dismantled it, ground out the Stump, removed all arising and backfilled the remaining hole with new topsoil ready to be seeded.
DURING - Unfortunately, this regular client had a large Prunus tree that was dying. We Dismantled it, ground out the Stump, removed all arising and backfilled the remaining hole with new topsoil ready to be seeded.
AFTER - Unfortunately, this regular client had a large Prunus tree that was dying. We Dismantled it, ground out the Stump, removed all arising and backfilled the remaining hole with new topsoil ready to be seeded.
We used this long reach mewp to finish taking down a huge rotting Eucaluptus tree overhanging cables and an asbestos roof.
Large protected Oak tree reductions in Colchester.
BEFORE - This Birch tree had out grown it’s space, over hanging neighbours property and buildings. It was reduced keeping as much natural shape and leaf area as possible.
AFTER - This Birch tree had out grown it’s space, over hanging neighbours property and buildings. It was reduced keeping as much natural shape and leaf area as possible.
Large protected Oak tree reductions in Colchester.
BEFORE - A large dangerous Ash tree before, during and after heavy reduction.
DURING - A large dangerous Ash tree before, during and after heavy reduction.
DURING - A large dangerous Ash tree before, during and after heavy reduction.
AFTER - A large dangerous Ash tree before, during and after heavy reduction.
BEFORE - A walnut tree reduction
AFTER - A walnut tree reduction
BEFORE - A apple tree reduction
AFTER - A apple tree reduction
BEFORE - A Eucalyptus removal in Colchester. A 20 meter MEWP was utilised for speed and safety of work.
after - A Eucalyptus removal in Colchester. A 20 meter MEWP was utilised for speed and safety of work.
BEFORE - Stump removal with our specialised machine, with very little ground disturbance we remove the unsightly stumps with minimum fuss!
DURING - Stump removal with our specialised machine, with very little ground disturbance we remove the unsightly stumps with minimum fuss!
AFTER - Stump removal with our specialised machine, with very little ground disturbance we remove the unsightly stumps with minimum fuss!
BEFORE - We dismantled and removed 2 large pine trees in Colchester due to the root systems lifting the patio. We then ground out the stumps so our client could utilise the area.
AFTER - We dismantled and removed 2 large pine trees in Colchester due to the root systems lifting the patio. We then ground out the stumps so our client could utilise the area.
BEFORE - Huge group of old unsightly stumps being ground out.
DURING - Huge group of old unsightly stumps being ground out.
AFTER - Huge group of old unsightly stumps being ground out.
BEFORE - Large Conifer hedge, trimmed and ready for summer
DURING - Large Conifer hedge, trimmed and ready for summer
AFTER - Large Conifer hedge, trimmed and ready for summer
BEFORE - this conifer hedge did not get it annual trim. We carefully trimmed it back to its previous reduction points. It now looks uniformed with clean lines, complimenting the rest of the garden
DURING - this conifer hedge did not get it annual trim. We carefully trimmed it back to its previous reduction points. It now looks uniformed with clean lines, complimenting the rest of the garden
AFTER - this conifer hedge did not get it annual trim. We carefully trimmed it back to its previous reduction points. It now looks uniformed with clean lines, complimenting the rest of the garden
Hedge trimming for Spring.
Removed an unwanted hedge for a building project 🍃
We cut back the hedge that runs down Bourne road opposite the pond. Anyone who uses this road will know how much the hedge had encroached and how tricky it was for cars to pass each other. The council had stopped maintaining it and it’s now left to the residents to organise! The road is around 2.5ft wider now and will be a lot safer to drive.
BEFORE - small overgrown apartment garden. Allowing extra space & sunshine to enter!
AFTER - small overgrown apartment garden. Allowing extra space & sunshine to enter!
This is one of many Gardens in Colchester that we maintain annually. Shrubs, Hedges, Trees - all trimmed to a high standard. We have been looking after this particular property for around 7 years.
BEFORE - A slightly overgrown garden. A big difference in just one day.
DURING - A slightly overgrown garden. A big difference in just one day.
AFTER - A slightly overgrown garden. A big difference in just one day.
BEFORE - hedge reduction for a new customer in stanway, reducing and levelling the top to allow more light in the garden.
AFTER - hedge reduction for a new customer in stanway, reducing and levelling the top to allow more light in the garden.
This large conifer hedge circled the perimeter of a new build site . We trimmed it to keep it in good order while building gets underway.
A 4 day job in Langham Essex. We cleared the site in preparation for the construction of three new bungalows for a local developer 🌳❄️
Lexden, Colchester cutting back overhanging limbs and removing years of debris and Ivy from the pavement. The pavement is now wider and safer for pedestrians!
BEFORE - we removed a large sycamore tree and other shrubs for a landlord in Colchester. The tenants should get a lot more sunlight now.
AFTER - we removed a large sycamore tree and other shrubs for a landlord in Colchester. The tenants should get a lot more sunlight now.
Gilberd school in Highwoods. We spent a few days reducing a dozen oak trees after their recent extension 🌳
Gilberd school in Highwoods. We spent a few days reducing a dozen oak trees after their recent extension 🌳
Gilberd school in Highwoods. We spent a few days reducing a dozen oak trees after their recent extension 🌳
Rose and Crown colchester to trim the Conifer hedge at the front of the car park
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