Professional Hedge Cutting, Gardening, Vegetation Management & Wildlife-Friendly Contracting Across Ivybridge, Plymouth, and the South Hams

Welcome to Sherlock’s Tree and Countryside Services (STACS) — Devon’s trusted specialists in hedge trimming, gardening, vegetation control, and ecological land management. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, we deliver tailored solutions for domestic gardens, commercial estates, council land, and nature reserves. Our work blends traditional countryside skills with cutting-edge technology, including our remote-controlled Robo Flail mower, ensuring safe, efficient, and habitat-sensitive clearance across all terrains.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of countryside and grounds maintenance services, including:

•   Gardening & Planting — Wildlife-friendly garden design, seasonal planting, and native species selection

•   Hedge Cutting & Scrub Clearance — Devon-style hedge laying, visibility improvements, and habitat restoration

•  Vegetation Management — Dense growth control, bramble removal, and seasonal site clearance

•   Invasive Plant Control — Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, bamboo, and more

•  Ecological Contracting — Wildlife-sensitive operations with full compliance and documentation

•  Wood chipping & Waste Removal — 8" Jensen chipper and 4WD tipper truck for clean, efficient site tidy-ups

•   Fencing Installation & Repair — Durable, wildlife-friendly fencing for gardens and estates

•  Robo Flail Hire with Operator — Safe, low-impact vegetation control on slopes, verges, and sensitive sites

Gardening That Supports Wildlife

Our gardening services go beyond aesthetics — we create vibrant, biodiverse spaces that support pollinators, birds, and native wildlife. Whether you're planting a wildflower border, pruning fruit trees, or designing a low-maintenance garden, we focus on:

• Native species that thrive in Devon’s climate

• Seasonal colour and structure for year-round interest

• Nectar-rich plants for bees and butterflies

• Berry and seed-bearing shrubs for birds and small mammals

We also offer wildflower meadow preparation, orchard care, and sustainable garden maintenance tailored to your site’s needs.

Meet Mike the Robo Flail

Our Robo Flail mower, affectionately known as Mike, is a game-changer for vegetation management in Devon. This remote-controlled flail mower tackles steep banks, dense scrub, and ecologically sensitive areas with precision and safety — reducing operator risk and protecting wildlife habitats. Available for hire with a trained operator, Mike is ideal for:

• Nature reserves and conservation sites

• Roadside verges and embankments

• Overgrown fields and development plots

Local Expertise, Devon-Wide Service

Based near Ivybridge, we proudly serve:

• Plymouth

• The South Hams

• Dartmoor

• Exeter

• Totnes

• Kingsbridge

• And beyond

Whether you're restoring a nature corridor, preparing land for development, or maintaining a private estate, we bring deep local knowledge and ecological care to every job.

 Get in Touch

Ready to transform your land or garden with expert care and ecological sensitivity? Contact Sherlock’s Tree and Countryside Services today for a free quote or site visit.