Sims Mowing Group is an owner-operated lawn and garden business based in nearby Rolleston, servicing Lincoln and the surrounding Selwyn areas. We mow lawns, tidy gardens, trim hedges and keep homes, rentals and small commercial properties presentable. Availability depends on the job, location and current scheduling.
Sims Mowing Group is based in Rolleston, a short drive from Lincoln, so Lincoln sits comfortably inside our regular Selwyn round. That keeps travel short, scheduling practical and follow-up simple — you are dealing with the person who actually does the work.
Lincoln is a mix of newer residential subdivisions and established family homes, with a solid layer of rental housing connected to Lincoln University. Each of those needs a slightly different approach: establishing lawns and young hedges on newer sections, mature gardens and larger hedges on older properties, and dependable, low-fuss upkeep on rentals.
Availability depends on the job, location and current scheduling. If a job is not a good fit for us or the timing does not work, we will say so early rather than take the booking.
Rolleston-based and servicing Lincoln as part of the regular Selwyn round
Homes, rentals and small commercial properties covered
Owner-operated — you deal directly with Simon
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Mowing in Lincoln
Regular mowing is our core service. Through the Canterbury growing season most Lincoln properties suit a weekly or fortnightly rhythm, easing off as growth slows through autumn and winter. Every visit includes edging, line trimming around fences and obstacles, and blowing down paths and driveways so the property is left clean.
One-off mowing is available too — tenancy turnovers, holiday cover, pre-sale presentation, or a lawn that simply got ahead of you. Where a lawn is long, we usually take it back over more than one pass at a higher setting first, and quote green-waste handling for the volume produced.
Weekly or fortnightly mowing through spring and summer
Mowing height adjusted for the season and lawn condition
Edging, line trimming and blow-down included
One-off and catch-up mowing quoted separately
Lawn restoration and fertilising where the lawn warrants it
Garden Tidy-Ups
One-Off Garden Tidy-Ups in Lincoln
A one-off tidy-up is the reset for a garden that has got away — beds full of weeds, edges lost into the lawn, shrubs crowding paths and green waste piling up. It suits rental turnovers, pre-sale presentation, new owners inheriting a neglected section, or simply a busy year that left the garden behind.
We quote the reset on its own, so you can see what the catch-up costs before deciding whether to move to ongoing care afterwards. Read more about the full scope on our garden tidy-ups page.
Beds cleared, weeded and edges redefined
Overgrown shrubs cut back where suitable
Paths, driveways and borders tidied
Green-waste removal priced for the volume involved
Ongoing Care
Regular Garden Maintenance in Lincoln
Regular maintenance keeps a property in a steady state instead of cycling between tidy and overgrown. Weeds are caught while they are small, hedges stay in shape, beds keep their edges, and you avoid the recovery visits that cost more than the routine ones would have.
Frequency is set to the property and adjusted through the year — closer together during Canterbury's fast spring growth, further apart when things slow down. It works particularly well for busy households and for owners who would rather the garden was simply handled.
Scheduled visits set to the property and the season
Weeding of beds, borders, paths and driveway edges
Ongoing hedge and shrub upkeep
Green waste removed or left on site, as arranged
Hedges & Shrubs
Hedge and Shrub Care in Lincoln
We trim hedges on a regular schedule and take on one-off reductions and reshaping where the hedge has grown past where you want it. Younger hedges on newer Lincoln subdivisions benefit from being shaped early; established hedges on older properties usually need a heavier cut and more green-waste handling.
Shrub and small-tree pruning is covered where the work is suitable and safely accessible from the ground. Large trees, significant height work and anything requiring an arborist are outside what we take on, and we will tell you plainly if that is what the job needs.
Regular hedge trimming to keep shape and height
One-off reductions and reshaping where suitable
Shrub and small-tree pruning within safe ground-level reach
Clippings cleaned up and green waste removed by arrangement
Rentals & Presentation
Rental and Property Presentation Work
Lincoln has a steady rental market, including housing tied to Lincoln University, and rentals need upkeep that happens without chasing. We work with owners and property managers on regular lawn and garden maintenance, as well as one-off tidy-ups between tenancies.
Pre-sale presentation is the same idea over a shorter window: get the lawn, edges and beds looking their best before photography and viewings. Small commercial and shared-space property care is available where the site suits our equipment and schedule.
Scheduled maintenance for tenanted properties
Turnover tidy-ups between tenancies
Pre-sale and pre-photography presentation
Small commercial and shared-space upkeep where suitable
Local Conditions
Common Lincoln Property-Care Needs
Canterbury spring growth arrives fast, and a lawn that looked fine one weekend can be well away the next. Summer swings the other way, with dry spells that stress lawns and put pressure on newer plantings and thin turf.
Open Selwyn sections around Lincoln also catch the wind, which carries debris across lawns and paths and dries garden beds out quickly. Keeping a property consistently presented is far less work than recovering it twice a year.
Newer subdivisions with establishing lawns and young hedges
Established family homes with mature gardens and larger hedges
Rapid Canterbury spring growth outpacing occasional mowing
Dry summer conditions affecting lawns and beds
Wind-exposed sections collecting debris on lawns and paths
Garden beds needing regular weeding and edge definition
Busy households with no time for recurring maintenance
Our Work
Real Work, Not Stock Photos
We only publish photographs of lawns and gardens we have actually worked on, and we do not label an image as a Lincoln job unless it is one. A gallery of recent Lincoln and wider Selwyn work is being collected and will be added to this page as those photos become available.
Until then, the quickest way to judge the standard is to talk to Simon about your property, or read what customers have written on our Google profile.
Why Sims
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Close By
Based in Rolleston, only a short drive from Lincoln, so visits are easy to schedule.
Full Property Care
Lawns, gardens, hedges and tidy-ups handled by one provider.
Reliable Rotation
Lincoln sits in the regular Selwyn round, so visits stay consistent in season.
Direct Communication
You deal with Simon directly, not a call centre or a rotating crew.
Quoted Before We Start
Scope and price agreed up front, including catch-up and green-waste work.
Honest About Fit
If a job is not right for us or the timing does not work, we say so early.
What's Included
What's Included
Mowing of all accessible lawn areas at an appropriate height
Edging along paths, driveways and garden borders
Line trimming around fences and accessible obstacles
Blowing down paths, driveways and hard surfaces
Garden bed weeding and tidying
Hedge trimming and light shrub pruning where suitable
Green-waste removal where arranged in the quote
Property left secure with gates as found
Common Problems
Problems We Solve
Spring growth getting away
A scheduled Lincoln visit keeps peak-season growth controlled rather than chased.
Establishing lawns on new sections
Newer subdivisions need a different approach to mowing height, weeds and young plantings.
Dry summer stress
Cutting height and timing are adjusted so lawns cope better through dry Canterbury spells.
Wind-blown debris
Regular tidy-ups keep exposed Selwyn sections presentable between visits.
Rentals needing dependable upkeep
Owners and managers get consistent maintenance without having to follow up.
Overgrown or neglected gardens
A quoted reset brings the property back before regular maintenance takes over.
Overgrown Properties
If the Lawn or Garden Has Already Got Away
Long grass, weed-filled beds and hedges past their shape are a recovery job, not a routine visit. They usually need a higher first cut, more than one pass, and green-waste handling for the volume produced.
We quote that reset separately from any ongoing schedule, so you can see both prices before deciding. Nothing starts until you have approved the scope and the number.
An initial recovery cut, usually at a higher setting first
Beds cleared, edges redefined and weeds removed
Green-waste removal quoted for the volume involved
A separate price for ongoing maintenance afterwards
How It Works
Our Simple Process
1
Send a Quote Request
Use the form on this page, call Simon, or send a WhatsApp message.
2
Share Property Details
Tell us your Lincoln address, what needs doing, access details and add photos where you can.
3
Receive a Clear Quote
We confirm scope and price, including any catch-up work or green-waste removal.
4
Approve the Work
Once the quote suits, we book the visit and confirm the date with you.
5
We Complete the Work
Mowing, gardens, hedges or tidy-up work done, with the property left clean.
6
Set an Ongoing Rhythm
If regular care suits, we agree a frequency that fits the property and the season.
Pricing Guidance
What Affects Lawn and Garden Pricing in Lincoln
Every property is quoted individually — two similar-looking Lincoln sections can be very different jobs once access, growth and scope are taken into account. You get the price before any work starts.
Section size and the total area to be mown or maintained
Current lawn length, weed load and how overgrown beds are
How often the property is serviced — regular visits cost less per visit than one-offs
Site access, including gates, slopes and how far equipment must be carried
Which services are combined into the same visit
Whether green waste is removed or left on site
Any catch-up or restoration work needed before regular maintenance begins
Service Area
Lincoln and Nearby Areas We Service
Lincoln is part of our regular Selwyn round from our Rolleston base. Neighbouring townships are covered as scheduling allows, and selected Christchurch suburbs are taken on by arrangement.
Lincoln
Rolleston
Prebbleton
Templeton
Springston
Burnham
West Melton
Wider Selwyn
Selected Christchurch suburbs (by arrangement)
Availability depends on the job, location and current scheduling. If your area is not listed, get in touch and we will tell you honestly whether we can cover it.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Regular mowing is our core service in Lincoln, most often weekly or fortnightly through the growing season and less frequently as growth slows. We agree the rhythm when quoting and adjust it as the seasons change.