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Successfully Incorporating Retaining Walls Into Your Landscaping

Posted 27/10/16

Retaining walls play an important role in our landscaping efforts. Every wall is carefully planned and constructed to ensure it is able to withstand the required load. But all too often, the aesthetic aspect of it is not considered. This leaves many homeowners with unattractive landscaping featu

Achieve Success with Our Spring Landscaping Guide

Posted 04/08/16

Spring is the perfect season for undertaking landscaping projects in your garden. The soil is still soft, weeds are easily treated before they multiply, transplanting conditions are right. Most importantly, it is a fabulous time to start a landscape design project for your outdoor entertainment

Stage 6 Life Stages of Home Ownership - Caring For Your Home During Your 80s

Posted 07/12/17

Owning a home at any age is a commitment, but when you're caring for your home during your elderly years there are more things to consider... In our final article of our Home Ownership Article Series, we discuss the types of decisions you'll need to make and how to get the best value for

Autumn Planting Tips & Gardening Ideas

Posted 08/04/15

Autumn is the perfect time to plant almost any type of plants and trees, it's an especially good time to put down new lawn and is the only time you can plant spring bulbs... As you will agree, a garden without any trees and shrubs feels pretty desolate and lonely when winter arrives. With a

Planting Bulbs for Spring

Posted 22/04/15

The autumn months of March, April and May are the best bulb planting months. The more effort you can put into planting bulbs for spring, the better the rewards during winter and spring... Planting bulbs for spring If you’re planning to planting bulbs for spring, look out for bulbs arriving

Stage 5 Life Stages Home Ownership - Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

Posted 30/11/17

Thinking about whether the house you're currently living in is suitable for retirement is an important to consider. Many downsize, but should you?... While your house remains your castle, there comes the time we need to adapt it. Getting your home ready for retirement is all about thinking

6 Smart Tips for Hiring a Gardener You Can Use Right Now

Posted 15/09/16

Hiring a gardener may seem like a luxury for some, but having your garden tended to on a regular basis can be a game changer for many homwowners. Freeing up time and allowing space to do the other jobs our modern lives demand... We’ve gathered our best 6 tips to make hiring a gardener

How to Fix Your Retaining Wall Aesthetics with Landscaping

Posted 10/10/16

Retaining walls are often perceived as uninspiring or an eyesore. But a little landscaping can go a long way to improving the aesthetic appeal and/or blend a retaining wall in to the surroundings... Blending existing retaining walls into your landscaping Many of us have existing retaining

8 Ways to Protect Your Trees Before Heading Into Winter

Posted 29/04/15

Many homeowners are under impression that the vast majority of winter damage to their trees comes as a result of unusually cold temperatures. While this can be an aspect, there are other factors at play and we explore them... What causes most damage is the drying due to cold air and the u

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

Posted 30/04/18

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a healthy place to be during the challenging winter months. Mould & mildew control Prevention is easier than treatment. Check around your house for spots that are prone to leaks, condensation or

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Outsourcing Housework Freed Up Precious Time For This Busy Homeowner

Posted 27/11/18

Busy homeowner Michelle holds down parenting, full-time work and studying towards her PhD. She shares with us how she used Builderscrack to outsource her housework so she could focus on the important stuff... How It Started To say Michelle is a driven person is an understatement. Sitting across from a woman that packs so much into her days is inspiring, not only because of that drive but the clever way she has arranged her life to make it possible. She tells me "I’m doing a full-time PhD and I’m doing full-time work, so for me, I have lots to do and absolutely no time. I also have a teenager who’s almost 16, who is extremely social. Every weekend there are at least five to seven friends invited, and they are having a sleepover. I come home, and I'm like, “I left it nice and tidy, what happened?”. Michelle and her son moved into their home three years ago, and with a laugh explains “how things were starting to fall apart and in need of repair”. It wasn't only hard finding the tim

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Remove prunings and garden waste

Posted 7 months ago

Remove prunings and garden waste estimate about 4 cubic metres

Green Waste Removal Longlands, Hastings

Garden tidy

Posted 4 months ago

Regular Lawn mowing, rubbish removal, stump grinding, landscape advice

Lawn Mowing Havelock North, Hastings

Laying sleepers in garden

Posted 3 months ago

Hi I need to have sleepers laid as my garden edge in my back yard along 3 fence lines.

Gardening Mahora, Hastings

Waiata rota

Posted 7 months ago

I am moving on the 20.7.19 which is only a few days away, i need the grounds to the house im moving from tidied before i an move away happy, i need help will lawn mowing, edges cut and tidy and jasmine and ivy plant trim

Lawn Mowing Flaxmere, Hastings

Maintenance

Posted 3 months ago

Two hours' garden maintenance required once a month

Gardening Te Awanga, Hastings

Large bushes/hedges trimming.

Posted 4 months ago

Several large bushes and hedges need cutting back. Some smaller bushes around a large perimeter 1500 m section. Also some lower limbs of tree cut. Not super untidy as did have a gardener but don’t have the tools for these big specimens. Thankyou.

Gardening Camberley, Hastings

Hedge trimming

Posted 11 months ago

We need a competent person in the next week or two to give our tall Photinia hedge a trim so it can put out some new growth before winter. It is quite high, so most of the work will need a ladder. Clippings to be tidied up and removed too please.

Gardening Akina, Hastings

Pruning, shrub relocation, rubbish removal.

Posted 11 months ago

Need grape vine pruned back to fenceline. Large agapanthus removed, and disposed of. 2 small rhododendrons to be re-sited on property. 1 tree limb to be pruned and removed. 1 compost bin to be resited or removed.

Green Waste Removal Hastings Central, Hastings

Replace soil and add mulching

Posted 6 months ago

We need some soil dug out of a raised vegetable garden and replaced. There is also weeding and mulching of a large garden bed. As soon as possible would be appreciated.

Gardening Haumoana, Hastings

Clean up all gardens

Posted 2 months ago

I need all my weeds done i have a small amount of gardens, and just two big hedges trimmed out the front of house and just a good tidy up

Gardening Havelock North, Hastings

Mums Garden Collinge Road

Posted 6 months ago

All trees need pruning and cutting back. Gardens need tidying up. Leaves need tidying up. Olives trees need a good trim away from powerlines. Vegetable garden needs flattening so it can go back to grass and all green waste needs to be cleared and removed.

Gardening Mayfair, Hastings

Garden maintenance

Posted 8 months ago

Remove grass clipping and plants. Dig garden put small Rock's in. Dig and clear away an area. Ready for concrete.

Green Waste Removal Flaxmere, Hastings

Remove weed dig out roots clear area of weed

Posted 4 months ago

Remove weed dig out roots clear area of weed

Green Waste Removal Whakatu, Hastings

Clearing weeds and laying lime

Posted 3 weeks ago

Clear all weeds from the side of the house in the narrow strip beside fence. Form a smooth surface and lay weed mat. Cover with lime. Please supply lime and weed mat.

Gardening Akina, Hastings

Garden removal, re-do & re-grass

Posted 10 months ago

We have a garden, currently with lots of native grasses and 4 small trees. We would like the following done to the garden: - grasses removed (but kept aside for re-sale) - weeds and all other plants removed (except the trees) - garden re-shaped around the existing trees - Plant approx 40 x griselinia plants along fence line (we already have the plants) - area not put back into garden to be grassed - transplant 4-5 native shrubs from another garden - spread mulch in garden - possibly in...

Gardening Havelock North, Hastings

Expert Gardening advice & services to get our garden in ship shape

Posted 8 months ago

We have 2 acres of garden that have been unloved for the past three years. We currently mow the lawns, clear the garden debris and carry out regular weed spraying, but don't have the knowledge to get the best out of our trees, shrubs & flowers. We'd like to get the winter jobs (like pruning) done so our garden is looking at its best for this spring & summer. We don't know the plants and trees we have or how to care for them. We're looking to partner up with a local expert who can help us learn...

Gardening Crownthorpe, Hastings

Weeding and spraying gardens

Posted 1 month ago

We have 2 gardens to be weeded, sprayed then weed matted and 1 garden that needs to be cleared so we can concrete it. We will organise the concrete, we just need the gardening done. The two that will be weed matted are 15m long, 1m wide and 4m long, 1.5m wide. The one we went cleared so we can concrete is 4m long, 2m wide. We would like to have these done ASAP as we are having a fence put up. We do not want the weeds to grow back on the gardens that will be barked. I have no idea how much...

Gardening Mahora, Hastings

Gardening

Posted 1 month ago

General garden maintenance, weeding mulching, hedge trimming etc fortnightly possibly weekly if required.

Gardening Havelock North, Hastings

Taking out aloewera cactus plant cleanup and take it away for dump

Posted 6 months ago

Taking out aloewera cactus plants out

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Bay Groundworks, Mark Plews

Joined February 2018

HI my name is Mark and I have been a registered drainlayer for the past 15 years. My wife and I have recently moved to the Hawkes Bay and set up a new business, Bay Groundworks ltd. We do any small digger and tipper truck work, drainlaying, trenching, site/section clearing and any grounds maintenance work, be it re-contouring driveways and paths, green waste removal etc. We pride ourselves in pr...

Outeriors

Joined June 2019

I am a qualified experienced gardener with a Diploma of Horticulture and NZQA Landscape Design and Construction Level 4. I have a professional approach to bringing gardens to life and making garden transformations using my skills and plant knowledge. All garden work from weeding through to garden design. Great work at reasonable rates.

Tree tops and contracting

Joined September 2016

Hi, we specialise in the following jobs to list a few, normally there isn't much we can't do or have done for you at the best rates available, and we pride ourselves in being professional, quality assured, qualified, with a guarantee --Tree removal around buildings, lines or roads, section clean ups, land scaping, fences installed farm, town or colour steel, pavers restoration, sunken pavers relai...

Build Mac Limited

Joined January 2013

Building and construction company that strives to deliver a great job at competitive prices. We are experienced in new housing, alterations, extensions and maintenance work. We can take care of the whole process of your job and organise your project from start to finish.

TRUE COLOURS AFFORDABLE PAINTERS

Joined December 2019

True Colours Affordable Painters It does not have to cost an and arm and a leg to get top quality results. We realise money doesnt grow on trees so we work with you to bring colour back into your life. From schools to residential property's we have painted them all. Providing a service that is beyond expectation, meeting time lines with a friendly service and award winning smiles, we pr...

Masterflow Painters

Joined August 2010

I am a self employed experienced painter, with great attention to detail. I am efficient, trustworthy and very reliable. I am happy to work on a quote or hourly rate basis, and this can be discussed as to which best suits your needs. Please give me the opportunity to prove to you that I am an honest guy that enjoys his work and believes in doing a quality job.

Baywide Dingo's

Joined June 2010

Hi my name is David from Baywide Dingos. We have been working around Hawkes Bay for around 10years doing everything from Orchard frost protection trenching, retaining walls, lawns and landscaping, demolition, concrete breaking, concrete form work, to mass planting & full scale attacks on overgrown properties. We love the tricky jobs! We can increase the value of your home or investment...

Bay Wide Garden Group

Joined August 2019

Hi we are passionate and caring professionals who have been caring for your tree and garden needs for 15 years We provide a full garden service working on anything in your garden from soft landscaping, planting and maintainane to tree pruning and removal to landscape features and hard landscaping Fresh, clean and polite staff, well trained, qualified and passionate about providing an exce...

J Phillips Property Care Services

Joined December 2017

Having started a self employment venture after working in the horticultural field for a number of years, if my skill set can meet your requirements, quality workmanship and fair pricing is my goal.

Panther Electrical Ltd

Joined October 2017

Hi I am an Electrician with 7 years experience. We have been Specialising in new builds, renovations, small and big jobs in the Wellington region.Residential and commercial. Efficient,Reliable,Friendly,On Time and fair pricing. Building,Landscaping backround and general handyman Trade skills and knowledge.Skills throughout various trade industries. Free Quote's available.

CJH Construction

Joined November 2015

Maintenance Renovations New Builds Landscaping...

Kahungunu Painting & Landscaping Ltd

Joined February 2019

Kia Ora, we do interior and exterior painting, as well as more jobs incorporated in our painting work as well. Our landscaping jobs include mowing, weedeating, blowing, as well as the more complex landscaping jobs. We have been in both of these industries for 10+ years. We are professional and very passionate about our business and we pride ourselves on quality work that is above standard with fai...

Toby's Roof & Gutter

Joined August 2010

Hi, Toby's Roof & Gutter specialize in Spouting and Down Pipe repairs and replacements, Roof and Flashing repair and replacements and Guttering . Contact us to find out about our gutter cleaning service with a vacuum system. We provide free, competitive quotes.

DnR Contracting

Joined April 2019

WE COVER FROM HAWKESBAY TO WELLINGTON We specialise in the smaller jobs the big building companies have no time for. We do most things and have over 25 years joint experience in the building industry. We pride ourselves on providing a fantastic service so you will he happy to recommend us to others.

Can do Karl

Joined October 2019

Hi, I've been involved in different aspects of the painting industry for the last 30 year, from staining and lacquer of timber products to kitchen and furniture spray painting. Even a few years as a marine painter. A keen diy'er I have a lot of experience house painting , interior and exterior and know my way around products and processes. My time as a signwriter taught me an eye for detail and p...

JAMAP Property Maintenance Limited

Joined September 2017

Hi, we specialise in general handyman, property maintenance tasks and general plumbing advice. We also offer a bathroom design service. We are very professional and work hard to meet customer deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget. Give us a try - you won't be disappointed.

DownSize NZ

Joined November 2018

DownSize NZ clears possessions and prepares homes for sale. We can help with: - Estate clearance services - Downsizing and preparing to move - Home and garden maintenance - Preparing your home and section for sale - Assistance with clearing garages, homes and sections Get in touch for a chat about your needs. We're here to help!

RHL Fortuna Ltd TA RHL Contracting

Joined October 2017

Based in Hastings with over 20 years combined experience, we take pride undertaking and completing jobs in affordable and efficient way, Producing work that is creative and is sure to please. We are happy if you are happy.

Insync handyman & painting

Joined October 2019

Hi, as a home owner of over 30 yrs I have completed many handy man and painting jobs. I have also painted for friends and family. As a part time tradie I am happy to do smaller jobs which would be to a standard that I would expect in my own home. I am a family man, polite ,friendly and dependable.

Hawkesbay Greencare

Joined December 2017

We are a family owned business that has been offering comprehensive garden design,garden construction and garden care services Hawkes Bay wide. We have the capacity to manage landscape projects of any scale,style and budget from design to implementation to aftercare. We bring creativity,experience,professionalism and a passion for beautiful gardens to every landscape project.

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