One visit, the whole garden
A garden tidy up is a one-off visit that gets a scruffy garden looking cared for again. We go round the whole thing, front and back, rather than just doing one job.
Lawn cut and edges
Grass cut, edges trimmed sharp and clippings put in your green bin or taken away, so the lawn looks looked after again.
Hedges and shrubs trimmed
Hedges cut to shape and shrubs tidied, with all the clippings cleared up, not left in the border.
Beds and borders weeded
Weeds out of beds and borders, dead growth cut back and edges defined.
Leaves and debris cleared
Leaves raked and blown off lawns, paths, patios and drives, and taken away with everything else.
Paths and patios
Weeds pulled from cracks and joints and the hard surfaces blown off clean.
Green waste taken away
Everything we cut leaves with us, taken by a registered waste carrier. Nothing left bagged up by the bins.
Garden tidy ups we've filmed
A tidy up is the whole garden in one visit: hedges, borders, lawn and edges, with everything taken away.
Here are a few short ones from Llanelli and Pontyberem.
Garden Tidy Ups in Llanelli
Garden Tidy Up in Pontyberem
Garden Tidy Up
Why people book a tidy up
Selling your house
A tidy garden photographs better and makes a better first impression on viewings.
End of a tenancy
For tenants chasing a deposit back and landlords getting a property ready to relet.
After winter
A spring reset to get the lawn, beds and edges ready for the year ahead.
Before an event
A party, a wedding, family coming to stay. Garden ready on the day, not the week after.
Which one do you need?
If it's properly overgrown, with brambles or grass you can't walk through, you'll want a garden clearance instead.
| Compare | Garden clearance | Garden tidy up (this page) |
|---|---|---|
| State of the garden | Overgrown. Brambles, long grass, hedges taking over, you can't really use it | Usable but scruffy. Needs a proper going over to look cared for again |
| Typical length | One to three days for most domestic gardens | Usually a single visit |
| Kit we bring | Heavy brushcutters, hedge cutters, stand-on mower, several loads of waste capacity | Mower, strimmer, hedge trimmer, blower |
| Green waste | Normally several loads, all taken away | Normally one load or less, taken away |
| Best for | Inherited or empty properties, new purchases, land that's got away from you | Before a sale or viewing, end of a tenancy, after winter, before an event |
What a tidy up looks like each season
Hedges are the one thing that changes most. The RSPB recommends avoiding hedge cutting from March to August while birds are nesting, and damaging an active nest is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. You can read the RSPB's advice on garden nests.
Autumn (September to November)
Leaf clearance, cutting back perennials, the main hedge cut now nesting season's over, and a last cut before winter.
Winter (December to February)
Hard pruning, tidying borders and paths, and a good time to cut back hedges before birds start nesting again.
Spring (March to May)
Lawn back into shape, beds weeded and edged, everything set up for the growing season. Hedges get a nest check first.
Summer (June to August)
Keeping on top of growth before a holiday, an event or a sale. Light hedge trims only, after checking for nests.
Booking a tidy up in four steps
Get in touch
Quote form, phone call or a text with a few photos. Tell us if you've got a deadline.
We take a look
Usually a quick visit so we can see the garden and give you an accurate price.
Fixed written price
One clear price for the visit, with waste removal priced on your quote, no contract.
Tidy up day
We get it done, take everything away and leave the garden looking cared for.
We take it all away
Waste removal is priced on your quote, or included when you book a whole day. In Wales, householders have a legal duty to only hand their waste to a registered waste carrier, and you can be fined £300 if it ends up fly-tipped by someone who isn't. Natural Resources Wales explains it in their guidance for householders.
We're registered, so you're covered.
Want it to stay tidy?
A one-off tidy up is a great place to start. If you'd rather not be back here in three months, our garden maintenance plans keep it that way with regular visits, or we can just do your lawn mowing. For lawns that need more than a cut, see our lawn care treatments.
Garden tidy ups near you
We're based in Kidwelly and work across Carmarthenshire, usually within about 25 minutes of Kidwelly.
- Kidwelly
- Burry Port
- Llanelli
- Carmarthen
- Pembrey
- Trimsaran
- Ferryside
- Pontyates
- Cross Hands
- Hedge cutting Kidwelly
- Hedge cutting Llanelli
- Hedge cutting Burry Port
- Hedge cutting Carmarthen
- Weeding and borders
- Leaf clearance
- Garden clearance
- Pressure washing
- All services
- Cross Hands garden clearance
- Llanelli garage clearance
- Llwynhendy clearance
- Llanelli lost key clearance
- Llanelli family garden
- Pontyberem new home clearance
- Our work
- Real prices
- Garden tidy ups Llanelli
Find a local page:
- Gardener Kidwelly
- Gardener Llanelli
- Gardener Burry Port
- Gardener Carmarthen
- Gardener Pontyates
- Gardener Pontyberem
- Gardener Cross Hands
Not on the list? See all the areas we cover or just give us a ring, we often go further than people expect.
Common questions
How much does a garden tidy up cost?
It depends on the size of the garden and what needs doing, so we price every tidy up individually. We'll usually pop round to have a look first so we can give you a fixed price in writing. Waste removal is priced on your quote, or included when you book a whole day. No hourly rate creeping up while you watch.
How long does a garden tidy up take?
Most tidy ups are done in a single visit. Bigger gardens or ones that need a lot of hedge work can take longer, and we'll tell you exactly how long we expect when we quote.
What's the difference between a garden tidy up and a garden clearance?
A tidy up is for a garden that still works but looks scruffy: lawn, edges, hedges, beds and leaves, usually done in one visit. A garden clearance is for a garden that's properly overgrown, with brambles, long grass or hedges that have taken over, and usually takes one to three days.
Do you need to use my electricity or water?
No. All our kit is petrol powered and we bring everything with us, so we don't need a socket, an extension lead or your outside tap. We just need to be able to get into the garden.
Can you tidy my garden before I sell or move out?
Yes, it's one of the most common reasons people book us. A tidy front and back garden makes a big difference to photos and viewings, and it helps at the end of a tenancy too. Let us know your deadline when you get in touch and we'll do our best to fit around it.
When is the best time of year for a garden tidy up?
Autumn and early spring are the busiest. Autumn is ideal for clearing leaves, cutting back perennials and doing the main hedge cut once nesting season is over, and the RSPB recommends cutting hedges between September and February. Spring is about getting the lawn and beds ready for the year.
Can I book regular visits after the tidy up?
Yes. Plenty of customers start with a one-off tidy up and then move onto one of our garden maintenance plans, so the garden stays the way we left it. There's no obligation either way.
Garden looking a bit tired?
Tell us what needs doing and when. We'll give you a fixed price for the visit. Waste removal is priced on your quote, or included when you book a whole day.
Prefer to send photos? Text them to 07888 293 754 or email info@kelticgroundswales.co.uk
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