Parks Maintenance

We undertake all the grounds maintenance work at Gedling Borough’s parks, recreation grounds and open spaces. We also undertake works for private organisations, parish councils and other clients within Gedling.

The frequency of our work can vary according to the client's requirements and the weather, but the table below gives an indication of the work we undertake.

Item	Work
Grass	Large parks cut 30 – 35 times per year
	Verges & open spaces cut 10 – 15 times per year
	Rough areas and banks cut 8 times per year
Hedges	Cut twice per year
Play Areas	Inspected every week
	Repairs to equipment and surfacing
	Litter picked or swept every week
Shrubs, Roses & Flowers	Planting of summer and winter bedding
	All beds hoed, weeded and litter picked monthly
	Shrubs cut back annually
	Erecting and watering hanging baskets
Sports Pitches	Mowed and marked out every week of the season
Sports Pitches	Mid-season and end-of-season repairs and renovations
Tree Works	Trees are inspected annually and work is undertaken as required following on-site inspections. Gedling’s tree policy states that trees may be removed if they are dead, dying or dangerous. In these cases, the trees will be replaced as soon as possible where appropriate.
Weeds	Two applications of a systemic herbicide per year to wall and fence lines, footpaths and hard standing areas

Highways Grounds Maintenance

We no longer undertake the grass cutting or weed spraying of the highways within Gedling. For any issues regarding the maintenance of the highways, please contact Nottinghamshire County Council.