Forbes Lawn Garden & Tree Services

06/02/2026

It's that time of year
The hedge trimmers are flat out at the moment im about to make a start on some of the bigger buxus hedge lines, and I am very excited to see it all once they get a good going

12/01/2026

Its always a good day at the clachanburn gardens .especially when getting around in a little john Deere tractor . Hopefully, Husqvarna will bring one out one day, and I might be able to get my butt in one . That's what dreams are made of

17/12/2025

Check out these two little italian Cyprusses.
We took a good amount off the one to the right to bring them to the same height. I was quite surprised how deep the greenery goes into the tree.
There's nothing worse than leaving a conifer looking woody.

13/07/2025

With spring coming in fast, i can't stop thinking about all the trees coming back to life. This photo was taken last October. Absolutely covered in flowers

03/07/2025

This is another one of my nice old sturdy tools.
It's my weldless number 2 C.T.SHELTON&CO spade,
New zealand made in the early 1900s. It doesn't get out much because of how heavy it is, but when there's a big root to cut or plant to dig out, it is just perfect

11/06/2025

27/03/2025

This is my edger, it would have to be my favorite tool. There's nothing better than a well done live edge.
I thought I was pretty good with a spade, but you can't beat having the right tool for the job. Even better when it was made back in the good old days when they used good solid steel.
You can't beat good old forged tools

20/03/2025

I love my old McCulloch
It's a McCulloch pro 10-10 automatic, it's 54 year old and still humming along nicely . Dropping trees in the Māniatoto ain't a bad way to make a living

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23/01/2025

These are some dahlias from home. It's been a couple of years since they have been this good. We're about to put a bit of pot ash around them to keep everything flowering. Hopefully, it will get them hummin!

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22/01/2025

🌟 PEA STRAW PRE SALE 🌟

We will be getting some more pea straw this year late February.
$12 per mini square bale.
Locally grown and baled.

Pick up dates to be confirmed.
Can deliver for a small fee around the Māniatoto.

Comment below or flick Bailey a txt on 0272308339

07/01/2025

How good are tree peonys
This is by far the nicest one I've come across. It seems like the old homesteads have the best hidden gems like this