Professional Garden Tidy-Ups in Rolleston, Selwyn & Christchurch
Sims Mowing Group is a Rolleston-based team restoring overgrown, untidy and neglected gardens across Selwyn and Christchurch. A tidy-up covers weeding, pruning, trimming, debris clearing and green-waste removal, with the scope and price agreed in writing before we start — and the option to keep the property at that standard with ongoing maintenance afterwards.
A one-off tidy-up is a full reset of the garden: beds cleared, weeds dealt with, shrubs cut back into shape, debris removed and the property left presentable again. It is the right service when a garden has got away on you and routine maintenance alone will not bring it back.
We look at the whole property rather than one bed, agree what is in scope, and quote that work before anything starts so there are no surprises on the day.
Overgrown gardens that need a full reset
Rental properties between tenants or before an inspection
Pre-sale preparation ahead of photography and viewings
Seasonal catch-up work in spring and autumn
Neglected beds and borders that have been left too long
Busy homeowners who simply want it handled properly
Weeds
Weeding and Weed Control
Weeds are removed by hand where that gives the best result — around plantings, in mulched beds and anywhere careful work matters more than speed. Hand weeding takes out the root system rather than just the top growth.
Where spraying is more appropriate, such as across large weedy areas, paths or gravel, that can be included instead. Which approach we use depends on the garden, the type of weeds, the weather on the day and what you are comfortable with, and we confirm that with you when quoting rather than deciding for you.
Manual weeding through beds, borders and plantings
Spraying where it suits the area and the weed type
Approach discussed with you before work begins
Timing adjusted around wind and rain for a better result
Pruning
Pruning and Trimming
Pruning brings structure back to a garden. We cut back shrubs that have outgrown their space, tidy roses, shape small trees where it is safely within scope, and take out dead or excessive growth so plantings look intentional again.
We are a garden maintenance team, not arborists. Large tree work, anything requiring climbing or removals near structures and power lines is outside our scope, and we will tell you that up front and suggest you engage a qualified arborist.
Shrub cut-backs and general shaping
Rose pruning and tidying
Small trees where the work is safely within scope
Removal of dead, damaged or excessive growth
Hedges
Hedge Trimming
Hedge trimming is often folded into a larger tidy-up where the hedges are modest in size and easy to reach. Bigger hedges, tall boundary hedges or anything needing extra access equipment are usually quoted as a separate line so you can see what that part of the job costs.
Let us know the hedge length, rough height and how accessible it is when you enquire, and we will make the right call when quoting. See our dedicated hedge trimming service for regular maintenance, shaping and reductions.
Clearing
Leaf and Debris Removal
Once the cutting work is done, the property gets cleared down. Leaves, dead plant matter, cuttings and loose garden debris are gathered up, and hard surfaces are blown clean so paths and driveways are not left covered.
A tidy-up that leaves piles behind is only half finished, so clearing down is part of every job.
Leaf clearing from beds, lawns and hard surfaces
Dead plant matter and spent growth
Cuttings from pruning and trimming
Loose garden debris and general litter
Green Waste
Green-Waste Removal
Green-waste removal can be included in your quote. A garden reset produces far more material than routine maintenance, so how it is handled depends on volume, what will fit in a single load and whether you have your own bin space available.
Some customers prefer to keep material on site for their own compost or bin; others want everything gone the same day. Tell us which you would prefer and we will price it accordingly.
Lawns
Lawn Catch-Up as Part of the Reset
An untidy lawn can be brought back as part of the same property reset so the whole section looks consistent when we leave, rather than a sharp garden beside long grass.
Very overgrown, wet or difficult lawns are a different job to a routine mow — they can need multiple passes and generate significant clippings — so those are usually priced separately. Ongoing mowing afterwards is covered by our lawn mowing service.
Our Work
Real Work, Not Stock Photos
We only publish photographs of gardens we have actually worked on. A gallery of recent Rolleston, Selwyn and Christchurch tidy-ups is being built and will be added to this page as those photos are collected.
Until then, the honest way to judge the standard is to talk to Simon about your property, or read what customers have said on our Google profile.
Why Sims
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Full Property Reset
Beds, borders, hedges and debris handled together so the whole section lifts at once.
Clear Written Quoting
Scope and price agreed before we start, including green waste and any extras.
Reliable Communication
You deal directly with Simon, with a message if weather moves your booking.
Tidy Presentation
Hard surfaces blown down and material cleared, so the finish is genuinely finished.
Green Waste Handled
Removal can be included in the quote and priced to the volume produced.
Maintenance Afterwards
Move onto regular visits so the garden never returns to where it started.
What's Included
What Garden Tidy-Ups Can Include
Hand weeding through beds, borders and plantings
Spraying where it suits the area and weed type
Shrub, rose and general pruning and shaping
Removal of dead or excessive growth
Hedge trimming where included in the agreed scope
Leaf, cutting and garden debris clearing
Blowing down paths, driveways and hard surfaces
Green-waste removal as agreed in the quote
Lawn catch-up where the section needs a full reset
Common Problems
Problems We Solve
The garden has got away on you
A single scheduled tidy-up resets the property instead of chipping at it weekend by weekend.
Weeds have taken over the beds
Hand weeding and, where suitable, spraying bring beds back under control properly.
Shrubs are crowding paths and windows
Cut-backs and shaping restore light, access and the shape the planting was meant to have.
A rental needs to pass inspection
Landlords and property managers get the property presentable without chasing contractors.
Selling and the section lets it down
Kerb appeal work ahead of photography and open homes, scheduled around your agent's dates.
Nowhere to put the green waste
Removal can be included so you are not left with piles or an overflowing bin.
Overgrown Gardens
Badly Overgrown and Neglected Gardens
Gardens left for a season or more are a bigger job than a standard tidy-up. Weeds have seeded, shrubs have grown into each other and the volume of material coming out is much larger, so the work is planned and priced differently.
We will look at the property, tell you honestly what can be achieved in one visit and what is better staged, then quote the reset separately from any ongoing maintenance so you can see both figures clearly.
Staged over one or more visits where the volume requires it
Weeds dealt with at the root, not just topped off
Green-waste volume assessed and priced up front
Honest advice where replanting or landscaping would serve you better
A separate ongoing maintenance price once the reset is complete
How It Works
Our Simple Process
1
Request a Free Quote
Use the quote form on this page, call Simon or send a WhatsApp message.
2
Send Property Details and Photos
Share the address, what needs attention and photographs of the beds, hedges and access.
3
We Review the Scope
Simon works through what the job involves, the likely green-waste volume and access.
4
Receive a Clear Quote
You get the scope and price in writing, including anything quoted as a separate line.
5
Approve and Schedule
Once approved, the visit is booked and the date confirmed with you.
6
Tidy-Up Completed
The work is completed and green waste handled exactly as agreed in the quote.
7
Optional Maintenance Plan
If you want it kept this way, we set a recurring schedule that suits the garden.
Pricing Guidance
What Affects Garden Tidy-Up Pricing
Every tidy-up is quoted individually, because two gardens of the same size can be completely different jobs. You get the price before any work begins.
Overall garden size and how much of it is in scope
How overgrown the property has become
Weed density and whether hand weeding or spraying suits
Hedge size, length and height
How much pruning and cutting back is required
The volume of green waste produced and how it is handled
Property access, gateways and how far material must be carried
Slope and any difficult or uneven ground
Equipment required for the job
Travel and location within Christchurch and Selwyn
Whether the job needs more than one worker to complete safely
Service Area
Areas We Service
Garden tidy-ups are carried out from our Rolleston base across Selwyn and into Christchurch, with priority given to the areas closest to home.
Rolleston
Selwyn
Lincoln
Prebbleton
West Melton
Templeton
Halswell
Hornby
Wigram
Christchurch
Availability depends on the job, location and current scheduling. Get in touch and we will tell you honestly whether we can cover your property.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
A tidy-up typically covers weeding, pruning and cutting back, shaping shrubs, clearing leaves, cuttings and debris, blowing down hard surfaces and removing green waste where agreed. Hedge trimming and a lawn catch-up can be included depending on the property. The exact scope is confirmed in your quote before we start.
