Can I Get Both Tree Surgery and Landscaping Services from the Same Company?

Written By Emilia Dicken
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beechwood team member trimming back an overgrown hedge with hedge cutters

Yes. Some companies provide both tree surgery and landscaping services, allowing clients to manage several aspects of their outdoor site through one contractor.

This can be particularly useful for commercial properties, estates, public spaces, schools and development sites where tree work and landscaping often overlap.

For example, a project may require trees to be pruned or removed before landscaping can begin. A site may also need ongoing grounds maintenance alongside planned tree work, or vegetation clearance as part of a wider improvement project.

Using one contractor for connected services can simplify communication, planning and site management.

Why would you need both tree surgery and landscaping?

A qualified tree surgeon employed at beechwood trees and landscapes in the tree about to start a dead wood removal

Tree surgery and landscaping are different specialist services, but they can form part of the same project.

A commercial site might require:

These services can sometimes be delivered separately, but using a contractor with experience across several areas can make it easier to coordinate the work.

For example, if trees need to be managed before an area can be landscaped, the contractor can plan the sequence of work around the requirements of the wider project.

What does tree surgery involve?

Tree surgery is specialist work carried out to manage the health, safety and condition of trees.

Depending on the site and the condition of the trees, services can include:

The work required will depend on factors such as the condition and location of the tree, surrounding buildings and infrastructure, access and how the site is used.

For commercial and public sites, tree work may also need to be coordinated around pedestrians, vehicles, roads, customers, employees or other contractors.

What does landscaping involve?

A team beechwood team member planting on a commercial site

Landscaping covers the improvement and management of outdoor spaces.

Depending on the contractor, this can include planting, soft landscaping, site preparation and other external works.

Landscaping can also sit alongside ongoing grounds maintenance, particularly for commercial sites where outdoor areas need to remain presentable, accessible and maintained throughout the year.

Is it better to use one contractor?

There is no single answer. It depends on the project.

For some projects, using several specialist contractors may be appropriate. For others, using one contractor with the relevant capabilities can make project management easier.

Potential advantages include:

One point of contact

Instead of coordinating several companies, the client has one main contractor responsible for the connected areas of work.

Easier scheduling

Where one element of a project needs to happen before another, the contractor can coordinate the programme accordingly.

Better understanding of the site

A contractor working across multiple aspects of the project can develop a broader understanding of the site and its requirements.

Reduced coordination

Fewer contractors can mean fewer separate site visits, instructions and schedules to manage.

However, these advantages only matter if the contractor has the appropriate expertise for each service.

Does a landscaping company automatically have tree surgery expertise?

No.

This is an important distinction when choosing a contractor.

Tree surgery is a specialist discipline. A company offering landscaping services should not automatically be assumed to have the training, experience or equipment required for professional arboricultural work.

If a project involves both landscaping and tree surgery, check that the contractor has suitably trained and experienced arborists as well as the capability to deliver the landscaping element.

The same principle applies in reverse. A company may have strong arboricultural expertise but not provide the landscaping services required for a particular project.

What should you look for in a company offering both?

If you want one contractor to provide tree surgery and landscaping, consider:

Relevant experience

Look at previous projects and whether the contractor has experience with sites similar to yours.

Arboricultural expertise

If tree work is involved, check that the company has appropriately trained and experienced tree teams.

Suitable equipment

Different projects require different machinery and access solutions. Make sure the contractor has access to the equipment needed for the work.

Health and safety

Ask how the work will be planned and how risks will be managed around people, buildings, vehicles, roads and other site users.

Wider site capabilities

If you require several services, check whether the contractor genuinely has the teams and resources to deliver them.

Clear communication

The contractor should be able to explain what work is required, how it will be completed and what the programme involves.

Can the same company provide grounds maintenance too?

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Some contractors provide tree surgery, landscaping and grounds maintenance as part of a wider outdoor site management service.

This can be useful for commercial clients who need ongoing support after a project has been completed.

For example, a site could require planned tree work alongside hedge cutting, vegetation management and general grounds maintenance.

Having these services available through one contractor can provide continuity between planned projects and ongoing maintenance.

An example of a contractor offering both services

Beechwood Trees and Landscapes is an example of a contractor providing both tree surgery and landscaping services.

Tree work is at the core of our business, alongside services including soft landscaping, grounds maintenance, site clearance, vegetation management and consultancy.

This broader service offering can be useful for clients looking for one contractor to support different aspects of an outdoor site.

For projects involving both trees and landscaping, the important consideration is not simply whether a company lists both services. Clients should look at the experience, people, equipment and approach behind each service.

Can one contractor manage a whole outdoor site?

In some cases, yes.

A contractor with capabilities across tree surgery, landscaping, grounds maintenance and site clearance can potentially support multiple stages of managing an outdoor site.

This can range from planned tree work and landscaping through to ongoing maintenance and unexpected tree-related emergencies.

However, the right choice will always depend on the specific requirements of the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Some arboricultural companies also provide landscaping and wider grounds services. However, check that they have genuine experience and resources for the landscaping work required.

  • Some do, but landscaping experience alone does not mean a company has the specialist expertise required for professional tree surgery.

  • It can be, particularly when the services are connected and need to be coordinated as part of the same project.

  • Depending on the contractor, these can include landscaping, grounds maintenance, site clearance, vegetation management, stump grinding and consultancy.

  • Beechwood Trees and Landscapes is one example of a Midlands-based contractor providing tree services alongside landscaping, grounds maintenance, site clearance, vegetation management and consultancy.

Emilia Dicken
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