Let Tree and Hedge Work Begin!

Autumn is here, and it’s time to plan those tree and hedge jobs.

As we enter the autumn months, it is a good time to start thinking about the tree, hedge and shrub jobs postponed during spring and summer. At FTH Hire Group, we supply landscaping and garden equipment for hire to landscapers, grounds maintenance teams and homeowners, helping you tackle seasonal maintenance and larger clearance projects.

Many teams use this time to catch up on outdoor work, but the arrival of autumn does not automatically mean all cutting and clearance can go ahead. Before starting, check trees, hedges and shrubs carefully for nesting birds. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, nests remain protected while they are in use or being built, whatever the time of year. If you find an active nest, postpone work that could damage it until nesting has finished. Please read more in the government’s wild bird protection guidance.

Depending on the species, site conditions and any permissions required, your maintenance plans might include the following.

• Tree pruning, crown reductions, and removals.

• Hedge trimming and shaping.

• Shrub clearance and maintenance

• Ground-level vegetation management.

Check the appropriate pruning time for the trees and shrubs involved. Before tree work, also check whether a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area restrictions apply. Major tree work should be assessed and carried out by competent professionals. 

Tackle overgrown hedges and shrubs with our hire equipment

FTH Hire Group has a wide selection of landscaping and garden equipment ready to hire, suitable for forestry, professional grounds maintenance and domestic garden projects. 

• Chainsaw and pole saws (electric or petrol)

• Hedge trimmers (manual, electric and petrol)

• Brush cutters and trimmers for clearing shrubs, brambles and overgrown areas

• Woodchippers for processing and garden waste

• Compact loaders and useful attachments such as bucket, flail mower, or forks

• Compact tractors with flail mower, topper deck, blec seeder or cultivator attachments

• Stump grinders

• Lawn care tools such as rotavators, turf cutters and scarifiers

The equipment you need will depend on the size of the job, the material you are cutting and access to the working area. Before hiring, consider gateway widths, hedge heights, branch sizes and how you will manage the cuttings. 

Our team can discuss your requirements and help you choose suitable equipment. Please note to always follow the operating instructions and use the required protective equipment.

For larger landscaping projects and garden renovations, FTH’s hire equipment offers a practical solution for a wide variety of requirements. Hiring from a company such as FTH lets you access the machinery you need without the purchase cost or ongoing responsibility for storing and maintaining your own equipment.

Contact your local FTH Hire Hub to discuss your autumn tree and hedge maintenance, check availability and arrange a hire period to suit your project.

Reliable equipment, ready when you are

With 19 hire depots across South East England, Scotland and Wales, including Farnborough, Farnham, Basingstoke, Guildford, Reading, Maidstone, Chelmsford, Horsham, Worthing, Southampton, London, Airdrie, Bridgend, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd and Swansea, FTH Hire Group keeps tool and plant hire simple, local and dependable.

Get in touch with your local FTH hire hub for current stock and availability, or browse our full hire catalogue online.