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Bamboo Removal in Devon Invasive Plant Control & Grounds Maintenance

🌿 Bamboo Removal in Devon: A Three-Stage Eradication by Sherlock’s Tree & Countryside ServicesUncontrolled bamboo can quickly become a landscaping nightmare—spreading aggressively, damaging hard surfaces, and outcompeting native plants. At Sherlock’s Tree and Countryside Services, we specialise in invasive plant control across Devon and the South West, including the complete removal of established bamboo stands.🧤 Stage 1: Bamboo Cutback, Waste Removal & Herbicide TreatmentOn ...

Sunshine, Showers, and a Laurel Hedge: A Day in Ivybridge

Today’s job took me to Ivybridge, where I tackled a mature laurel hedge that had outgrown its welcome. The weather couldn’t quite make up its mind—one moment I was working under a grey drizzle, the next I was squinting into sunshine. Classic Devon.Despite the shifting skies, the job ran smoothly thanks to my full battery-powered setup. I used 18v battery hedge trimmers and battery secateurs throughout—quiet, efficient, and ideal for working in residential areas without disturbing the pea...