We clear self-seeded trees and scrub from overgrown gardens and larger sites. We recommend a method suited to the vegetation, access and your plans for the land.
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The same project, photographed from slightly different positions.
From gardens to larger sites
What needs clearing?
An inaccessible garden, scrub along a fence or continuous vegetation across a larger site. We define the working area and retain trees and other vegetation marked in advance.
Accessible, continuous areas
Mechanical scrub clearance
Suitable machinery helps tackle denser growth. We assess stem diameter, access width, slope, ground bearing capacity and obstacles before choosing equipment.
Mechanical mulching can also process small stumps. This leaves the worked surface smooth, without protruding small stumps. We agree the extent of mulching according to the vegetation and site conditions.
Processing vegetation on site can reduce handling and transport, provided leaving the shredded material suits the intended use of the land.
Complex and less accessible spaces
Manual scrub clearance
Manual cutting is useful around fences, buildings and retained trees, or where machinery cannot reach. We also plan access and how material will be carried out.
We can combine manual work with mechanical clearance and detailed finishing.
Hard-to-reach locations
Even where space is limited
We also clear slopes and confined areas between fences and buildings. Access width, gradient and ground bearing capacity determine the equipment and whether manual work is needed.
The photograph shows mechanical vegetation clearance in a narrow space beside a building.
You do not need to choose the method yourself. Send photographs of your land. We will recommend an approach based on the actual conditions.
A clear agreement before work starts
What your land will look like after clearance
We confirm the area to be cleared, vegetation to be retained and the agreed handover condition. Our quotation defines the work and how removed material will be handled.
We remove the agreed above-ground vegetation. Mechanical mulching also processes small stumps to leave a smooth surface without protruding remains. Underground roots may remain.
Branches and shredded material
We agree whether material will be processed and left on site or removed. Neither option is automatically included in every job.
Additional work by agreement
Stumps and roots
Grinding reduces a stump to an agreed depth; extraction removes the root ball. These methods produce different results. Stump removal options →
Soil preparation
We choose a soil mill or rotavator according to the soil, any mixed-in material and the intended use. Soil cultivation does not remove the entire root system. Soil milling →Rotavating →
We assess the vegetation, access and scope of work, recommend an efficient method and prepare a quotation based on actual site conditions.
Once approved, we carry out the work
After you accept the quotation, we agree a date, complete the specified work and review the result with you at handover.
Real GREON projects
From overgrown land to a visible transformation
Explore the sites before and after vegetation clearance. The full photographs show both the result and what remained on site.
The owner's plan: a horse paddock
From impenetrable growth to space for a future paddock
The owner wanted an inaccessible plot cleared to create a horse paddock. We removed vegetation and opened up the site for the next stage of their plans.
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The same site, photographed from different positions
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These photographs show clearance for the planned paddock. The angles and distances differ; the slider helps compare the extent of vegetation.
Land clearance
Land beside residential buildings
Dense self-seeded vegetation before work and an open area following clearance.
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The same project, viewed from different angles
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What the photographs show: above-ground vegetation removal. Stumps and debris remain visible. The photographs were taken from different positions, so the overlay is not a precise point-by-point comparison.
Land clearance
Land beside residential properties
An overgrown area between houses, before and after vegetation clearance.
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BEFOREAFTER
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The same project, viewed from different angles
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What the photographs show: above-ground vegetation removal. Stumps and debris remain visible. The photographs were taken from different positions, so the overlay is not a precise point-by-point comparison.
Stump and root removal, soil preparation or land shaping can follow according to the site's future use.
We remove ivy and other climbing vegetation from walls, protected historic fortifications, façades and trees. The method and scope depend on the structure or tree's condition and access.
These examples show different working conditions. The result of each project depends on the site and the agreed scope.
Before you book
Your questions answered
Will small stumps remain after mechanical mulching?
Mechanical mulching processes small stumps along with the scrub, leaving a smooth worked surface without protruding stumps. We define the scope according to the vegetation and site conditions. Underground roots may remain; removing the entire root ball is a separate task.
Can you clear only part of a garden or growth along a fence?
Yes. Mark the area to be cleared and vegetation to be retained in your enquiry. We adapt the method to nearby buildings, fences and access.
What if machinery cannot reach the site?
Send the width of the narrowest passage, photographs of the access and details of steps or slopes. We will assess manual work and ways to carry material out.
Will the scrub grow back?
After above-ground vegetation is removed, woody plants may regrow from retained parts. Further action depends on the species and intended use, and may include root removal or regular maintenance.
What needs preparing before work starts?
Define the working boundaries, mark vegetation to be retained and tell us about known utilities, wire, rubble or other obstacles. Any consents and permits required for the particular work must also be in place beforehand.
Include the location, approximate area and photographs of the vegetation and access. Tell us what should remain, whether material needs removing and how you plan to use the land.
Gathering woody material on a slopeHow we tackled scrub in a confined space while restoring a wildlife corridor. ↗
