Property management services
Garden and Olive Grove Care for Tuscan Villas
The grounds are the first thing a guest sees on arrival and the first thing that appears in the listing photographs. In Tuscany it is never just a lawn: it is cypresses, olives, laurel hedges, wisteria, and often acres of land that dry out in a fortnight in summer.
- Regular mowing and edge trimming through the growing season
- Pruning of hedges, shrubs and ornamental planting
- Olive grove care, including pruning and harvest handling
- Irrigation system checks and repairs
- Clearing paths, terraces and outdoor areas before each arrival
- Callouts after storms and high winds
What we do and how often
Tripcare carries out garden and olive grove care on a cadence written into the proposal, not left to chance: the table lists each activity and when it happens. Items at an agreed frequency are fixed at the on-site visit, according to the house and the area's season, and appear in the monthly statement.
| Activity | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Mowing and edging | Every 1–2 weeks in the growing season |
| Paths, terraces and outdoor areas | Before every arrival |
| Hedge and ornamental pruning | Seasonal, by species |
| Olive grove: pruning and harvest | Pruning in late winter; harvest in November |
| Irrigation and post-storm work | Monthly check; after each event |
A neglected garden does not lose you a booking outright: it loses you the comparison with the house next door, which looks cared for in the photographs. That is a gap you do not close by cutting the price.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the garden attended to?
In spring and summer mowing is typically weekly or fortnightly, depending on area and rainfall; pruning and olive work instead follow the agricultural calendar, concentrated between late winter and early spring.
Do you handle the olive harvest?
Yes, where the owner asks for it. In Tuscany the harvest typically falls between late October and November and has to be organised in advance, along with milling.
Is the service available without booking management?
Yes. Grounds care can be taken on as a standalone service, typically by owners who live abroad and use the house themselves.
Available across every area we cover
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