OUR SERVICES

Hedges

Hedges are a popular option among Christchurch gardeners for their visual appeal, low maintenance costs,

protection from wind and privacy. Proper care and maintenance of your hedges will ensure they continue to thrive.

Hedge Planting

Our trained gardeners can assist with the species selection, spacing, soil preparation and planting of your new hedge.

We source our plants from quality local nurseries and seek specialist advice on any unfamiliar species.

Hedge Trimming

Regular hedge trimming will help ensure your hedge remains healthy while maintaining it's desired sized and shape. Wordsworth Gardens follow our professionally developed protocol to trim your hedges quickly, safely and cleanly without stressing the hedge.

Hedge Disease & Pest Management

While hedges are often chosen for their hardy nature, it is worth investing in their well-being by regularly spraying for common diseases and insect pests. Our gardeners are trained to identify and safely treat outbreaks as well as address the cause.

Topiary

To really set your garden apart from the rest, we offer custom topiary services. Within reason and depending on the plant and desired shape, we will do our best to shape your plants into unique works of organic art.

Fertilizer & irrigation

regular feeding & watering are essential for all the best hedges. We use either organic all-purpose or formulated species-specific fertilizers depending on your needs, and can install drip irrigation or simply give them a hose over a dry spell.

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Lawns

A beautifully maintained lawn enhances the charm and appeal of your home. At Wordsworth Gardens,

we offer professional lawn care services designed to keep your outdoor space pristine and healthy all year long.

New Lawns

your family and neighbours will be impressed by the atmosphere a lush new lawn adds to your property. We can sow grass seed or lay pre-grown lawn rolls for instant results with aftercare available to ensure healthy development.

Lawn Mowing

Achieve a perfectly manicured lawn with our precision mowing services. We tailor our mowing schedule to the needs of your lawn, ensuring optimal and consistent height for healthy growth.

Weed Control

We use high quality selective herbicides to eliminate unwanted lawn weeds, keeping your lawn smooth and soft beneath your feet.

Aeration, De-thatching, Scarifying, compacting & Reseeding

For the best lawn, at least one of these should be done every year. We can help you identify which is best for you and your lawn and why, then carry out the process with excellent results

Lawn Disease & Pest Management

Protect your lawn from harmful diseases and pests with our effective treatment programs. Our experts use safe, environmentally friendly products to diagnose and treat lawn diseases, while preventing insect infestations that can damage your grass.

Soil Testing & pH Adjustment

Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy lawn. Our team offers soil testing services to assess its nutrient levels and pH. We then tailor a treatment plan to improve soil quality, ensuring that your lawn gets the proper nutrients it needs to thrive.

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Edging

Make your garden stand out with well-defined borders and edging. Wordsworth Gardens offer a variety of design and maintenance solutions to make this happen.

Edging Maintenance

We use a variety of edging tools depending on your garden and needs. Our mechanical edging machine makes quick work of long runs and our trained staff can achieve a precision cut with a line-trimmer or even a razor-blade finish with a sharp edging knife.

Treated Timber Borders

Treated landscaping timber is a great addition to any garden as it keeps the edges defined over time and prevents unwanted spread between lawns, garden beds, and paved areas.

Bricks & Stone

These offer unique aesthetic appeal while being more durable than timber against the elements and line-trimmers alike.

PVC Edging & Weed Mat

Used alone or in tandem with an aesthetic choice, these offer excellent cost-effective protection against unwanted spread of plants between areas.

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Weeding

Weeding can be a never-ending battle for gardeners. We offer services and solutions

intended to keep your garden as weed-free as you need it, while reducing total hours spent.

Weed ID & Pulling

Our experienced gardeners will discuss your desired plants vs weeds in your garden, then

remove weeds as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Weed Spraying

We use high-quality formulated and organic weed sprays alike to efficiently kill noxious weeds and undesired seedling spread.

This must be done on a fine, calm day. Please inquire about child and pet friendly options if you have them.

Weed Prevention

Bark, Stones and ground cover all offer excellent ongoing protection against weeds in your garden while also offering unique enhancements to growing conditions for the plants they support. We can help you select, purchase and install the best solution for your gardens' needs.

Weed Mat

Weed mat is one of the most overused tools in the garden. However, used correctly it can be an excellent aid in reducing maintenance for bare areas and pathways, while preventing unwanted spread between gardens , paths and lawns.

Weed Disposal

If there is not enough room in your bins we can organise a skip or take your green waste to the dump at cost price.

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Plant Care

At Wordsworth Gardens we believe all aspects of proper care should be embraced to truly maximise the appeal and productivity of your garden. With our holistic approach we will help you grow the healthiest plants with vibrant blooms and plump fruit.

Soil Conditioning & Fertilising

Plants need more than just dirt to grow. it is essential to have the right substrates, nutrients, acidity and moisture levels. We can provide new soil perfect for planting or test and condition your existing garden's soil to give your plants the best foundation.

Trimming & Pruning

Many plants benefit greatly from regular pruning, especially flowering bushes, vines, fruit trees & roses. We offer seasonal pruning services and include some pruning in our emergency tidy-up and maintenance packages.

Tree Services

We can undertake the pruning and felling of small and medium-sized trees and do stump removal on a case-by-case basis.

Foliar Sprays

We have an array of beneficial sprays available to help address pests and infections. These can correct nutrient deficiencies, treat infections, deter insects and browsing vertebrates, or simply add a lustrous shine to leaves.

Companion Planting

Certain plants paired together work really well to prevent weeds and pests. They can also address soil imbalances over time. Ask us about companion plants for your prized specimens, particularly if there is empty space around them.

Tailored Care Plans

We can provide a customised care plan for any or all of your plants in a detailed and easily followed care plan, or simply carry it out as part of our regular maintenance services.

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Garden Design & Renovations

Renovations

Whether you are seeking a change in your back yard, making up for lost time or maximising sale value - a Wordsworth Gardens makeover will give stunning results.

Garden Design

Have you been blessed with a blank slate, or excess empty space? Not sure what to do with it? We can design your garden from scratch, perfectly suited to your budget, needs and preferences.

Garden Renovations

We are experienced in making additions and alterations to existing gardens. We pride ourselves in working around existing plants and structures with great success.

Garden Makeovers

If your garden has grown out of control our garden makeover service will bring it back to a tidy and presentable state.

We can work on it gradually over a period to maximise efficiency, or get stuck right in so you can get it sold,

tenanted or enjoy a special event.

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Irrigation

Meeting plants' watering needs helps keep them alive through dry spells, increase productivity and improve overall appearance. Proper irrigation can save hundreds and even thousands of hours watering while offering all those benefits.

Watering Assessment

Our technician will inspect your garden and discuss your options with you.

Garden Irrigation Design & Install

We can design and install your home garden irrigation system with up to 8 zones on timers.

Irrigation Repairs

We can investigate and repair simple faults and leaks.

Sprinklers & Timers

We can provide portable sprinklers, timers & educate on all aspects of proper usage such as pressure, timing, positioning etc.

Specialist Referrals

For any issue we cannot confidently address such as high volume systems with pumps, we can refer you to a trusted industry specialist.

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Landscaping

Landscape

In addition to gardening, we offer landscape construction and design services. Turn your garden into a functional outdoor environment, reduce maintenance needs, add privacy or draw on a desired aesthetic. We work with qualified builders, plumbers and electricians when required so your options are limitless. We use a variety of industry standard materials as well as quality artisanal supplies depending on your goals.

Decks

Decks add style and functionality to a home, and will usually increase the saleable value accordingly. We construct new decks as well as maintaining and repairing existing decks.

Fences

A fence can offer privacy, safety, security and functionality. A quality fence will provide a classy backdrop to your garden and excellent first impression to your guests.

Paths & Paving

Improve access to and around your property while boosting it's appearance and reducing maintenance needs by installing a suitable garden path and / or paving. We have access to a marvelous range of bark, stones, bricks and pavers from reputable local and international suppliers.

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Water Features

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