General
Which suburbs does Simon cover?
Simon looks after lawns and gardens across Brisbane's inner-northern suburbs, including Wilston, Windsor, Grange, Newmarket, Clayfield and Bridgeman Downs. If your suburb isn't listed but you're nearby, get in touch — he'll happily let you know if he can help and, where possible, fit you in around his existing rounds.
What services does Simon offer?
Simon offers all aspects of lawn and garden care: lawn mowing and complete lawn care, hedge trimming, pruning and tree care, and fertilising and soil health. As a qualified horticulturist, he's far more than a mowing service — he can advise on and care for the whole garden.
Is Simon a qualified gardener?
Yes. Simon is a qualified horticulturist with a genuine passion for lawn and garden care. That training means your garden is looked after with real plant knowledge — the right cuts, the right feeding and the right timing — rather than guesswork.
How do you price your work?
Every garden is different, so Simon prices each job after seeing it. He'll look at what needs doing and give you a clear, fair quote before any work starts, so you always know the cost up front with no surprises.
Do you do regular visits or one-off jobs?
Both. Many clients book Simon on a regular schedule so their garden always looks its best, while others call for a one-off tidy-up. You can start with a single visit and move to a regular schedule whenever it suits you.
Do I need to be home when Simon visits?
No. As long as Simon can access your lawn and garden, you don't need to be home. Many clients are at work during their visit and simply return to a freshly cared-for garden.
How do I book Simon?
Call Simon on 0438 766 181 or send a message through the contact form with your suburb and what your garden needs. He'll get back to you to arrange a quote and a time that works.
What makes Simon different from a regular mowing service?
Clients consistently say Simon is “much more than a mowing service”. As a qualified horticulturist he brings real knowledge to every visit, takes pride in a neat, meticulous finish, turns up when he says he will, and is happy to share advice about your lawn and garden. Many clients have relied on him for over five years.
Lawn Mowing & Lawn Care
Do you mow lawns in my suburb?
Simon looks after lawns across Brisbane's inner-northern suburbs, including Wilston, Windsor, Grange, Newmarket, Clayfield and Bridgeman Downs. If you're nearby and not sure whether you're in the area, just get in touch — he's happy to let you know and, where he can, will fit you into his existing rounds so visits stay reliable.
How often should my lawn be mowed?
It depends on the time of year and your grass type. In Brisbane's warmer, wetter months lawns grow quickly and usually need more frequent visits, while growth slows over the cooler months. As a qualified horticulturist, Simon will look at your lawn and recommend a schedule that keeps it neat without paying for visits you don't need.
Do you offer regular visits or one-off mows?
Both. Many clients book Simon on a regular schedule so their lawn always looks its best, while others call for a one-off tidy-up before an event or when the grass has gotten away from them. You're welcome to start with a single visit and move to a regular schedule if it suits.
What happens to the grass clippings?
All clippings are cleared away as part of the service — paths swept, edges tidied and nothing left behind. You come home to a lawn that's ready to enjoy, not a job half-finished.
How do you price lawn mowing?
Pricing depends on the size of your lawn, how it's accessed and the condition it's in. Simon will give you a clear quote before any work starts so you know exactly what to expect, with no surprises afterwards.
Can you fix a lawn that looks patchy, weedy or tired?
Yes. Beyond mowing, Simon offers complete lawn care — fertilising, aerating, top dressing, dethatching and weed and pest control. He'll assess what's holding your lawn back and put together a plan to bring it back to thick, healthy growth.
Do I need to be home when you mow?
No. As long as Simon can access the lawn and any gates, you don't need to be home. Many clients are at work during their visit and simply come back to a freshly mown, tidy garden.
Hedge Trimming
How often should hedges be trimmed?
Most hedges look their best with a trim two or three times a year, though fast-growing varieties may need more and slower ones less. Simon will look at your hedge type and growth and recommend a schedule that keeps it sharp and healthy without over-cutting.
Will the trimming be noisy?
Far less than you might expect. Simon uses commercial-grade electric tools rather than petrol equipment, so the work is much quieter — you and your neighbours won't be disturbed by a petrol engine running while he trims.
Can you reshape a hedge that's overgrown or uneven?
Yes. Whether a hedge has gotten away over a busy season or never had a clean shape to begin with, Simon can bring it back to a neat, even form. He'll explain what's realistic in one visit and whether it's best staged over a couple of trims.
Do you clean up the trimmings?
Always. All clippings and trimmings are cleared away and disposed of as part of the service, so your garden is left clean and tidy.
How do you price hedge trimming?
It comes down to the size, height and number of hedges, and how much growth there is to take off. Simon gives you a clear quote up front so you know the cost before he starts.
Do you trim tall hedges?
Simon trims a wide range of residential hedges and will let you know at the quote stage what he can safely reach and shape. For anything beyond safe reach he'll give you honest advice on the best approach.
Pruning & Tree Care
When is the best time to prune my plants?
It varies from plant to plant — some are best pruned after flowering, others in the cooler months while they're dormant. As a qualified horticulturist, Simon knows the right timing for each species and will prune at the point that gives the healthiest result.
Why use a qualified horticulturist for pruning?
Pruning is easy to get wrong. Cuts in the wrong place or at the wrong time can stress a plant or spoil its shape for seasons. Simon's horticultural knowledge means each plant is cut correctly to encourage strong, healthy growth rather than just being cut back.
Do you prune trees as well as plants and shrubs?
Yes. Simon offers tree pruning to keep canopies healthy, well-shaped and tidy, alongside pruning of shrubs and garden plants. At the quote stage he'll let you know what he can handle and give honest advice on anything that needs a specialist.
Will pruning help my plants grow better?
Done well, yes. The right cuts encourage healthy new growth, improve a plant's shape and structure, and can bring out far more flowering and foliage. Simon prunes with the long-term health of the plant in mind.
Do you clean up after pruning?
Yes. All pruned branches and material are removed and the area left clean and tidy, so your garden looks better the moment the work is finished.
Can you advise which plants need attention?
Absolutely. Simon is happy to walk the garden with you and point out what would benefit from pruning, what's healthy as-is, and where to focus time and effort for the best result.
Fertilising & Soil Health
How do I know if my garden needs fertilising?
Pale or yellowing leaves, slow growth, thin patchy lawn and plants that never quite thrive are common signs the soil isn't feeding them well. Simon can look at your lawn and garden and tell you what's needed — and what isn't.
What kind of products do you use?
Simon uses high-quality fertilisers and soil products, chosen to suit the specific plants and lawn in your garden. As a qualified horticulturist he matches the treatment to what each plant actually needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all feed.
How often should my lawn and garden be fed?
Most lawns and gardens benefit from feeding a few times across the growing year, timed to the seasons. Simon will recommend a schedule based on your soil, plants and how the garden is performing.
Can fertilising be combined with my regular visits?
Yes. Feeding and soil improvement fit neatly alongside regular mowing and garden care, so your whole garden is looked after in one ongoing plan rather than booked piece by piece.
Will better soil really make a difference?
It's the foundation of a healthy garden. Stronger soil means stronger roots, and stronger roots mean lawns and plants that are greener, more resilient and better able to handle Brisbane's weather.
Do you treat weeds and pests too?
Yes — weed and pest control is part of Simon's complete lawn and garden care. He'll include it where it's needed as part of getting your garden healthy and keeping it that way.