POPULAR
Lawn Mowing
Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
FROM
£20per 100m²
+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
CB3 NEWNHAM
Gardener in Newnham, Cambridge
ELawnCare covers Newnham on regular rounds, from the Grantchester Meadows edge through to Grange Road and the quieter streets off Barton Road. No callout charge, no subcontractors, and the same person every visit.
Newnham gardens are among the most generous in Cambridge. Established trees, deep borders, long lawns, and mature hedging are typical. These gardens reward regular attention and suffer quickly when neglected, making a maintenance schedule the most cost-effective approach.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Strimming & Edging
Crisp finished edges along paths, fences, and beds. Add to a mow or book on its own.
FROM
£12per visit
or £28/hour standalone
Hedge Trimming
Domestic hedges shaped cleanly, cuttings tidied and removed.
Low (≤2m)£4 per metre
Tall (>2m)£8 per metre
Hand Weeding
Roots-out, no chemicals. Beds, gravel paths, and patios cleared by hand for lasting results.
FROM
£28per hour
1-hour minimum
Flower Bed Weeding
Borders and ornamental beds cleared without disturbing your plants.
FROM
£25per bed
or £5/m² for larger beds
Garden Clean-up
Post-winter resets, end-of-tenancy clears, neglected gardens brought back to life.
Small£250 (half-day)
Medium£375 (full-day)
Largefrom £750 - quote
What Newnham gardens need
Regular mowing through the season is the foundation. Larger Newnham lawns often need fortnightly cuts from March to October, with weekly visits during peak growth in May and June. Strimming at £12 per visit keeps edges along borders, paths, and under trees looking sharp.
Mature borders along fences and walls need hand weeding at £28 an hour to keep on top of bindweed, ground elder, and nettles. Two or three weeding visits through summer prevents these from taking hold in established planting.
Seasonal care for established gardens
Autumn leaf clearance is a bigger job in Newnham than in most parts of Cambridge due to mature trees. A half-day clearance at £250 or full day at £375 covers the annual leaf fall. Spring lawn renewal at £200 per 100m² repairs any winter damage before the growing season starts.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Mowing from £20 per 100m² with a £40 minimum. Hedges £4 per metre up to 2m. Hand weeding £28 an hour. Clearances from £250 half day. Monthly plans take 10% off recurring services. No callout charge for Newnham.
Yes. Half day from £250, full day from £375. Larger Newnham gardens with significant overgrowth are quoted from £750 after a site visit. All green waste is removed from site on the day.
Yes. Hand weeding at £28 per hour for borders. Flower bed care from £25 per bed or £5 per m² for larger beds. Seasonal planting, mulching, and ongoing maintenance available on a plan with 10% discount.
FULLY INSURED
£2M public liability
CAMBRIDGE-BASED
CB1 to CB25 free callout
RELIABLE
Owner handles every visit
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