Landscape Gardeners in York for Lawn Levelling, New Turf, Garden Clearance and Makeovers
Bumpy, patchy lawns made flat, wonky edges straightened, borders cleared and shrubs replanted where you want them. Lawn-first landscaping for York gardens, done by a friendly, hard-working team.


A level, striped lawn, and new turf on regraded ground.
Tell us about your garden
Whether it is a lawn that has gone lumpy and patchy, a garden that needs clearing out, or a full overhaul, send us a few details. We will call back, come and look, and give you a clear price.
- Free quote, no obligation
- Green waste and rubbish taken away
- Small jobs and big ones
Rather talk? Call 01904 911157.
Free quote
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Lawn and garden services in York
Lawns are our speciality, but we look after the whole garden. Each service has its own page.

Lawn levelling
Bumpy, uneven lawns stripped, regraded and relaid until they are properly flat.

Turfing and new lawns
Old grass stripped, clay ground prepared, fresh turf laid tight.

Lawn care and mowing
Grass cutting, edging, feeding, scarifying and aerating to keep lawns healthy.

Garden clearance
Overgrown gardens cleared out, borders weeded and waste taken away.

Planting and borders
Borders cleared, shaped and replanted; shrubs moved or planted where you want them.

Hedge trimming
Hedges cut, shaped and reduced, with all clippings taken away.

Garden maintenance
Regular or seasonal visits for lawns, hedges, borders and a general tidy.

Patios
Patios laid level on a compacted base, with a clean edge to the lawn.

Artificial grass
Artificial lawns on a compacted, free-draining base for wet or shady gardens.

Fencing
New fences and gates on deep-set posts, with old fencing removed.

Decking
Composite and timber decks on ventilated frames, beside a level lawn.

Garden makeovers
Tired gardens overhauled: level lawn, new edges, borders, paving and more.

Why York lawns go wrong
York sits in the flat Vale of York, but flat ground does not mean flat lawns. Much of the city is on heavy glacial clay that holds water, so lawns get soft, compacted and uneven where people walk and where the ground settles. Parts of the north, around Strensall and Haxby, are sandier and dry out fast. Low ground beside the Ouse and the Foss can stay wet for weeks.
Add moles, tree roots, years of mowing the same lines and builders' rubble under new-build turf, and you get the bumpy, patchy lawns our customers describe. Fixing them properly means sorting the ground first, not just throwing seed on top.
- Lawns regraded until they are genuinely level
- Clay broken up and improved with topsoil
- Clean, straight lawn edges
- Borders cleared and replanted
How it works
- You get in touchCall or send the form and we call you back.
- We come and lookWe check the lawn, the ground and the access, and give you a clear price.
- We do the workTurn up when we say, work hard and leave it tidy.
What York customers say
9 five-star reviews on Google
“really happy with jay and tyler my garden used to be so bumpy and uneven had them come out to level it and it’s as flat as a ironing board now very happy with the results will 100% use again for all my landscaping needs in the future”
“Garden were a right state before these lads came, patchy lawn, wonky edges and just generally looking tired. Lawn & Leaf Landscape Gardeners York gave it a proper overhaul and it looks miles better now. They levelled things out nicely,…”
“Great experience with jay and Tyler had my grass cut and garden cleared out and levelled extremely happy so the the work they where working so hard was a very warm day as well they are very nice lads would recommend to anyone!…”
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The finish we aim for
Level lawns, crisp edges and tidy gardens.






Areas we cover
York and the villages around it.
- Acomb
- Dringhouses
- Fulford
- Heslington
- Huntington
- Haxby
- Wigginton
- Clifton
- Bishopthorpe
- Copmanthorpe
- Strensall
- Poppleton
- Osbaldwick
- Heworth
- Holgate
- Rawcliffe
- York city centre
- Woodthorpe
- Tang Hall
- South Bank
- Bishophill
- Fishergate
- Skelton
- Dunnington
- Elvington
- Stockton-on-the-Forest
- Earswick
- New Earswick
- Murton
- Askham Bryan
- Askham Richard
- Naburn
- Wheldrake
- Knapton
- Rufforth
- Clifton Moor
- Burnholme
- The Groves
- Westfield
- Foxwood
- Badger Hill
- Towthorpe
At a glance
| Business | Lawn & Leaf Landscape Gardeners York |
|---|---|
| Services | Lawn levelling, turfing, lawn care and mowing, garden clearance, planting and borders, hedge trimming, garden maintenance, patios, artificial grass, fencing, decking and garden makeovers |
| Where | York and the surrounding villages, North Yorkshire |
| Phone | 01904 911157 |
| Quotes | Free, with no obligation |
| Reviews | 9 five-star reviews on Google |
Common questions
Which areas of York do you cover?
The whole city and the villages around it, including Acomb, Dringhouses, Fulford, Heslington, Huntington, Haxby, Wigginton, Clifton, Bishopthorpe, Copmanthorpe, Strensall, Poppleton, Osbaldwick, Heworth, Holgate and Rawcliffe. Call 01904 911157 with your postcode if you are unsure.
Can you level a bumpy lawn?
Yes, it is one of the jobs we are asked for most. We strip or lift the turf, regrade the ground and re-lay or re-turf so the lawn ends up properly flat.
Do you do one-off grass cuts and tidy ups?
Yes, as well as bigger landscaping jobs and regular maintenance.
Can you move or replant shrubs?
Yes. We lift, move and replant bushes and shrubs where you want them, and plant new ones.
Is the quote free?
Yes, with no obligation.
Ready to sort the garden out?
Call us or send the form. We will come and have a look, free of charge.