Trees and communal gardens on estates

Grass 

We cut:

• grass to between 20mm and 40mm throughout the year
• bulb areas down from 1 June
• summer meadow areas once a year in September to a height of 50mm and remove all cuttings.

We don't cut grass during very cold, wet or dry weather

Shrubs

We will prune shrubs when necessary to maintain them within the site boundary. The time of year when we can do this depends on the species.

Trees

We will:

• keep tree pits clear of established wheed
• remove all tree suckers to a height of three metres
• lift low branches overhanging hard standing areas to two metres.

We survey estate trees every three years. From this survey, we make and complete a schedule of planned works.

We will prune trees if:

• they are interfering with a property
• the health of the tree or surrounding trees is affected.

We will not prune trees because of:

• a tree blocking light to a window
• mess being caused by insects or birds
• interference with satellite dish reception
• too much leaf fall
• problems connected to pollen

Leaves

We remove leaves from grassed areas and shrub beds. Caretakers clear hard standing areas and paths. We spray hard standing areas to kill weeds and ensure that these areas are kept weed free.

Private gardens

If your home has a private garden, you must look after it and keep it tidy and free from rubbish. If you are disabled or an elderly person, please contact us to get help with this.

Contact us

If you have any complaints, comments or compliments about our work, contact us on:

• Email address: homesandcommunities@islington.gov.uk
• Telephone: 020 7527 5300