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Regular fortnightly visits cost less per visit than ad-hoc one-offs and keep the garden continuously tidy. Most regulars charge €40–€60 per hour with a 1-hour minimum. Ad-hoc one-offs typically have higher per-hour rates (€60–€80) plus minimum charge of 2–3 hours. For a small-to-mid garden, fortnightly maintenance through the growing season (April–October) plus an autumn tidy works well — total annual cost €600–€1,000.

Standard tidy: mowing, edging, weeding visible borders, sweeping paths and patio, light pruning of overgrown shrubs, removing dead leaves and debris. Spring tidy adds: cutting back perennials, mulching beds, lawn first cut and edge. Autumn tidy adds: leaf clearing, cutting back herbaceous perennials, last lawn cut, structural pruning of deciduous shrubs. Always confirm scope upfront — what's included vs charged separately.

Moss thrives in shaded, compacted, wet, low-nutrient lawns. Causes: poor drainage, heavy clay soil, infrequent mowing, mowing too short, north-facing or tree-shaded locations. Fix involves: scarifying (removing moss and thatch), aerating (relieving compaction), top-dressing with sharp sand or a soil mix, and feeding. A lawn renovation costs €450–€850 and brings most lawns back to acceptable in 6–12 weeks. Moss returns over time without addressing the underlying causes.

Most evergreen hedges (laurel, leylandii, beech): late spring (June) for first cut, August or September for second. Avoid cutting March–early June to protect nesting birds (UK guidance, similar in Ireland). Privet, beech, and yew tolerate later cuts in August–September well. Fast-growing hedges (leyland) often need 2–3 cuts a year to control. Most Irish gardeners book hedge work in May–June and August–September.

Light pruning of small trees: yes. Substantial tree work — anything requiring climbing gear, large limbs, or trees over 6m — is for an arborist (tree surgeon), separate trade. Trees with significant ivy, dead crowns, or close to buildings/cables also need an arborist. Most gardeners tell you up front when a job needs an arborist; if a 'gardener' offers to fell a 12m tree for €200, that's a red flag — they likely don't have insurance for tree work and there's risk to people and property.