Shrub, hedge and tree maintenance

See dates when shrubs, hedges and trees are tended to and what types we are responsible for.

Shrub beds cutting dates

Type of shrub bed When they're tended to
Ornamental shrubs (cemeteries, parks and gardens)

Every two weeks

Use the grounds maintenance map to see which day and week we tend to an area.
Amenity shrub beds, roses and herbaceous beds (open spaces and communal gardens)

13 times each year, approximately every four weeks

Use the grounds maintenance map to see which day and week we tend to an area.
Urban shrubs (car parks) 11 times between March and October each year

Hedges

Hedges in parks and gardens are cut one to three times each year. Hedges in open spaces and communal gardens are cut in July and September.

We are not responsible for hedges in private gardens.

Trees

Trees are inspected bi-annually by us and our contractors.