Edging & Grounds Maintenance
Edging should be done regularly, especially during the growing season. The frequency will vary depending on the size of your facility and the type of vegetation you have. In general, you should edge your lawn and pathways at least once a month
Edging
Edging in ground maintenance is the process of trimming the edges of lawns and pathways to create a neat and tidy appearance. It is often done with a strimmer or edge trimmer, a tool with a rotating blade that can be used to trim grass, weeds, and other vegetation.
Cutting edges is important for several reasons. First, it helps to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching onto pathways and other areas. This will improve the appearance of your facility and make it safer for pedestrians. Second, it can help to direct water flow and prevent erosion. Third, it will help to define the boundaries of the lawns and pedestrian walkways.
OUTCO grass services offer a guaranteed way to keep your grass looking smart, tidy and professional throughout the growing season
OUTCO’s hedge cutting services ensure your hedges are well-maintained and looking great, and also prevent spreading and overgrowth into walkways, ensuring safe, unobstructed passage for pedestrians
OUTCO’s litter picking service includes the removal of all litter and waste from commercial properties, as well as the disposal of all waste in accordance with government legislation
OUTCO provides sweeping and blowing services to keep your facility clean. We help you prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris, and keep your sites clean and safe
OUTCO offers comprehensive tree surveys which include a detailed health and condition assessment and a risk assessment
OUTCO’s tree works teams provide a full range of tree maintenance operations including felling, crown lifting, pollarding, canopy reductions, aerial dismantling, stump grinding and surveys for diseases such as ash dieback
Strimming is an effective way to maintain grass in hard-to-reach grass areas, around tree bases, obstacles or grass banks. After grass cutting, strimming helps to keep edges looking neat and tidy and can also be effective in maintaining large grass brush areas
Invasive weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hog Weed, Himalayan Balsam (to name but a few), and other non-native plants pose a significant threat to the UK landscape and its biodiversity and can cause serious damage or harm to people and infrastructure
OUTCO believes in the importance of creating a well-maintained environment. OUTCO uses selective chemical herbicide weed spraying to target specific weed types, or non-specific herbicides for broader control when required
Leaf clearance takes place during the autumn season and includes the clearance, collection and removal of leaf debris from lawns, walkways and car parks. Regular leaf clearance helps to preserve lawns and shrubs from damage caused by excessive leaf coverage and promotes a healthy landscape
OUTCO offers a regular, scheduled bin emptying service that helps to maintain a healthy, clean site and avoids the attraction of pests and vermin. Our hassle-free service empties bins of all sizes and can remove all waste from site
Managing the moss on your site is an ongoing process, especially in areas prone to growth, and is therefore important to keep up with regular moss removal and preventative measures
OUTCO’s landscape installation services create aesthetically pleasing workspaces, through well-maintained buildings and attractively landscaped grounds – vital in creating a positive first impressions by visitors
Edging should be done regularly, especially during the growing season. The frequency will vary depending on the size of your facility and the type of vegetation you have. In general, you should edge your lawn and pathways at least once a month. If you are in search of professional grounds maintenance services to enhance the beauty and functionality of your outdoor spaces, look no further than OUTCO, industry leader in delivering exceptional solutions for outdoor maintenance requirements. With access to national teams of skilled experts and innovative equipment, we provide unmatched grounds maintenance experience that transforms facility landscapes into stunning masterpieces.
Whether you desire crisp lawn edges, well-defined pedestrian footpath borders, or beautifully manicured garden beds, our dedicated grounds professionals have the expertise to bring your vision to life
Neat Edging
Our teams have a great deal of experience across numerous facilities, utilising advanced techniques and state-of-the-art tools to achieve precise and flawless results. Whether you desire crisp lawn edges, well-defined pedestrian footpath borders, or beautifully manicured garden beds, our dedicated grounds professionals have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Our comprehensive range of services includes:
Lawns: Create an eye-catching contrast between your lawn and surrounding elements with meticulous lawns. We employ tight and precise techniques to deliver sharp, clean lines that enhance the overall aesthetics of your outdoor space.
Grounds: Define and highlight the various elements in your grounds with our expert grounds solutions. Our team will skilfully edge around flower beds, shrubs, and trees, providing a neat and structured appearance that adds a touch of elegance to your landscape.
Seasonal: We understand that different seasons demand specific attention. Our seasonal services cater to the unique requirements of each time of year. From spring to kickstart the rejuvenation process, summer to maintain a pristine appearance, autumn to manage fallen leaves, and winter to keep your grounds tidy, we’ve got you covered all year round.
Options: We offer a wide range of options to suit your specific needs and preferences. Choose from our selection of equipment, including electric for quiet and eco-friendly operation, petrol for larger spaces requiring power and versatility, cordless for unrestricted manoeuvrability, and backpack for efficiency in tackling extensive grounds. Our handheld tools allow for intricate curved, straight, or corner edging, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.
Pathways: We can edge your pathways to create a safe and inviting walkway. We can also edge your pathways to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching onto the pathway.
Flower Beds: We can edge your flower beds to create a neat and tidy appearance. We can also edge your flower beds to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching onto the flower bed.
Shrubs: We can edge your shrubs to create a neat and tidy appearance. We can also edge your shrubs to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching onto the shrub.
Trees: We can edge your trees to create a neat and tidy appearance. We can also edge your trees to prevent grass and weeds from encroaching onto the tree.
Case Studies
OUTCO works as the principal winter service provider for Amey under their national partnership with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). We deliver a highly performing winter gritting and snow clearance service to MOJ prisons each winter season – across Wales, northern England and the West Midlands.
OUTCO has worked with INEOS since June 2017, delivering a broad scope of grounds maintenance services to the client’s primary oil refinery site in Grangemouth, Scotland. We manage around 1 million m2 of green spaces, maintaining these areas around offices, substations, bunds, fencing lines, pipeline tracks, and open spaces
A period of consultation between LJHA and OUTCO around the spiralling tree maintenance costs lead to a detailed arboriculture survey being carried out across the entire portfolio. The survey took place over a two-month period. All individual trees were plotted by GIS onto maps and given unique identity codes. The species, age, location and condition were recorded as well as any works required at various levels of priority e.g. within three months within twelve months within twenty-four months.
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