{"id":55,"date":"2019-03-13T20:59:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T20:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/46.252.194.50\/malene\/2013\/05\/03\/over-malene\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:13:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derbytreeandgardenservices.co.uk\/staging\/8132\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"55\" class=\"elementor elementor-55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77c1b9c3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77c1b9c3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69551c6c\" data-id=\"69551c6c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2486b13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2486b13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.dg-story{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#173d2c;line-height:1.55;overflow:hidden}.dg-story *{box-sizing:border-box}.dg-story h1,.dg-story h2,.dg-story h3,.dg-story p{margin:0}.dg-story h1{font-size:clamp(36px,4.2vw,60px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px}.dg-story h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,41px);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.8px}.dg-story h3{font-size:20px}.dg-story p{font-size:16px;margin-top:16px;color:#4a6254}.dg-story .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2.1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#238146;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px}.dg-story .wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:auto;padding:0 24px}.dg-story .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:13px 21px;background:#14823e;color:#fff!important;border-radius:6px;font-weight:750;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px}.dg-story .btn.alt{background:#fff;color:#14512f!important;border:1px solid #155a34}.dg-story .buttons{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}\n.dg-story .intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:52% 48%;min-height:560px;background:#f1f7ee}.dg-story .intro-copy{padding:75px 45px 75px max(24px,calc((100vw - 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Those straightforward expectations shape how we approach each job.<\/p><p>We work with homeowners and businesses across Derby and surrounding areas, from one-off jobs to ongoing garden care.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/derbytreeandgardenservices.co.uk\/staging\/8132\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dgts-about-garden-before-after.webp\" alt=\"Genuine before and after photographs of a garden tidy-up by Derby Tree and Garden Services\"><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"quote-band\"><div class=\"wrap\"><blockquote>\u201cJohn scaled it with ease with obvious skill with ropes and harness, shaped it nicely and didn\u2019t damage anything in the process.\u201d<\/blockquote><span>Steven Jackson \u00b7 Google customer review excerpt<\/span><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap story-grid\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/derbytreeandgardenservices.co.uk\/staging\/8132\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/john-tree-surgery.webp\" alt=\"John carrying out tree surgery at height\"><div class=\"copy\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Hands-on expertise<\/div><h2>Practical Skill, Careful Workmanship<\/h2><p>Tree surgery requires planning, suitable equipment and sound judgement. John's work includes pruning, tree removal and managing trees in residential settings where care around buildings and gardens is particularly important.<\/p><p>For garden maintenance and clearance, the same attention goes into understanding the job, agreeing what is included and working towards a tidy, useful outdoor space.<\/p><div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"tel:01332492914\">Discuss Your Project \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section values\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">What matters to us<\/div><h2>The Details Make the Difference<\/h2><p class=\"values-lead\">A personal service doesn't need complicated promises. It comes down to doing the important things well.<\/p><div class=\"values-grid\"><div class=\"value\"><div class=\"num\">01 \/ COMMUNICATION<\/div><h3>Clear From the Start<\/h3><p>Discuss the work, explain the options and make sure the quotation is understood.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"value\"><div class=\"num\">02 \/ WORKMANSHIP<\/div><h3>Care in Every Job<\/h3><p>Use appropriate techniques and equipment, with attention to the property and surroundings.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"value\"><div class=\"num\">03 \/ FINISH<\/div><h3>Respect for Your Space<\/h3><p>Agree the scope of the work and what clearance and tidying are included.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section review-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">In customers' own words<\/div><h2>What People Say About John<\/h2><div class=\"reviews\"><article class=\"review\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><p>\u201cFantastic service from John. Punctual, informative, polite and made a super job of trimming back our hedges.\u201d<\/p><strong>Darren Tomlisson<\/strong><\/article><article class=\"review\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><p>\u201cAmazing work done removing around 10 conifers.\u201d<\/p><strong>Rebekka Garnham<\/strong><\/article><article class=\"review\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><p>\u201cJohn is very friendly and efficient worker ... finished the work exactly as we wanted.\u201d<\/p><strong>Joel Hurwood<\/strong><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cta\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:#b9dfb8\">Let's talk about your garden<\/div><h2>Have a Job in Mind? 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