Grass Cutting

Lowther Forestry Group delivers a broad spectrum of grass cutting and grounds maintenance services across the United Kingdom. From establishing and managing wildflower meadows through to precision lawn and sports pitch management, our experienced commercial ground care teams provide reliable, programmed maintenance tailored to the needs of each site.

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What We Deliver

Our grass cutting services cover scheduled and bespoke cutting programmes, sports pitch and amenity lawn maintenance, seasonal turf treatments, large-scale roadside and verge cutting, and wildflower meadow establishment and management. Our project managers work closely with clients to tailor ground care solutions to site-specific requirements, operational needs and budget constraints.

We operate modern, well-maintained machinery alongside specialist equipment, including Metrac mountain tractors, robotic mowers for steep or inaccessible gradients, and ultra-low ground pressure plant for sensitive or waterlogged ground. This capability allows us to deliver in environments where conventional equipment cannot operate. We also provide electric equipment options that reduce emissions, noise and operational costs, with all work delivered considerately to minimise disturbance to clients, site users and wildlife.

Flexible scheduling means we can service sites as frequently as required. Our clients benefit from transparent communication, clear service reporting and a single point of contact for planning, emergency response and seasonal adjustments.

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NHSS 18A, 18B
and 18C Accredited

Fully accredited under the National Highway Sector Scheme for landscaping and arboricultural works, ensuring compliance and quality across all grounds maintenance operations.
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Specialist Plant for
Every Terrain

Metrac mountain tractors, ultra-low ground pressure tracked equipment, amphibious plant and robotic mowers allow our teams to operate safely on steep, waterlogged and sensitive ground.
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Long-Term Framework
Partnerships

Continuous approved supplier to a major UK water utility since 1980, and primary supplier to a national government agency under a multi-year regional framework.

Proven Delivery Across Decades of Partnership

Our grounds maintenance work is built on long-term framework relationships with some of the largest infrastructure and environmental organisations in the UK. We deliver both programmed maintenance schedules and responsive works, drawing on a proven track record developed over more than four decades. From routine grass cutting across large asset estates to specialist vegetation management in ecologically sensitive environments, our teams bring the experience, equipment and consistency that framework clients require.

Trusted By Main Contractors, Utilities and Public Bodies

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Environment Agency North Hub Framework

Lowther were named as primary supplier to the Environment Agency within the North Hub region in April 2018, delivering routine maintenance, vegetation management and pest control works across Cumbria and Lancashire on a five-year framework.…

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Testimonials

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Great service for firewood - good quality logs.

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Jim White

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Top class people to deal with. Tash in head office is great. Contracts manager Tom is a great lad. Done a lot of business with them over the years, always first class.

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Nationally recognised accreditations

NHSS 18A, 18B and 18C accredited for landscaping and arboricultural works. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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Five Offices Across the UK

Our grounds maintenance teams and specialist plant are deployed from regional offices in Penrith, Castleford, Runcorn, Milton Keynes and the West Midlands. Each office supports locally based crews equipped to work on steep, waterlogged and ecologically sensitive terrain, providing responsive coverage across England and Wales.

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Common Questions About Grass Cutting Services

What scale of grass cutting can you handle?
We deliver grass cutting at every scale, from compact amenity lawns and school grounds through to large-scale roadside verge programmes and multi-site framework contracts. Our fleet includes specialist plant such as Metrac mountain tractors and ultra-low ground pressure machinery, allowing us to operate efficiently across diverse terrain and site types.
Do you offer programmed maintenance contracts?
Yes. We provide programmed maintenance contracts with scheduled visit frequencies tailored to each site. Whether you require weekly cuts during the growing season or a broader seasonal regime, we design maintenance plans around your operational calendar, budget and service standards.
What specialist equipment do you use?
Our fleet includes Metrac mountain tractors for steep terrain, robotic mowers for inaccessible gradients, ultra-low ground pressure plant for waterlogged or sensitive ground, and electric equipment for reduced emissions and noise. This range of specialist plant means we can work effectively in environments where conventional machinery cannot operate.
Can you manage wildflower areas alongside amenity grass?
Absolutely. We regularly manage sites that combine closely mown amenity areas with established or newly seeded wildflower meadows. Our teams understand the different cutting regimes, timings and collection requirements each habitat needs, and we coordinate schedules to ensure both areas thrive without conflict.
Do you cover roadside verge cutting?
Yes. We carry out large-scale roadside and highway verge cutting under framework agreements and direct contracts. All roadside operations are delivered with full traffic management, risk assessments and compliance with relevant safety standards.