What I offer

Garden Maintenance
My main focus is on beds and borders and looking after the health of your shrubs and perennials. I love restoring neglected gardens and bringing them back to life. Plants are my passion.

I currently maintain gardens in Wadebridge, Rock, Polzeath, Padstow and surrounding areas. These gardens range from small to extensive. I visit some once a month, while others need fortnightly care. I maintain privately owned gardens, where the customer lives, as well as those where the owner lives abroad or in another part of the UK. Some gardens have a change-over day, while others don’t. In addition, there are the more commercial gardens, which I look after as well. There is quite a range.

I do mow lawns, strim and cut hedges, but tend to work alongside hedgecutting and mowing contractors, increasingly. They manage what they specialise in and I can concentrate on your beds and borders, which I love. It works well and we have built up a good network of professionals over the years.

Planting Schemes
Plants are my passion. Since 2002 I have created and helped create numerous gardens. Some have been from scratch, others have had beds added. Each project starts with getting to know what the customer wants; their likes and dislikes and what their hopes are for the space. Year round colour is often the aim; however, some customers seek low maintenance or want to attract wildlife. I have been fortunate enough to have some of the gardens I’ve helped create in the National Open Garden Scheme, where money has been raised for local charities.

Ponds
I have waders and enjoy clearing customers’ ponds. Some need an annual clear out, while others need more frequent sessions. I have come face-to-face with newts, toads, frogs, fish and eels. All fascinate me.

Pressure Washing
During the winter months I do a lot of pressure washing. Living in Cornwall, decks and patios can become slippery with algae. If left for a long time, I can apply hypochlorite, which works like magic. I always take pets and wildlife into account when using this, so please don’t worry.

Pesticides
Depending on the customer’s preference, I can apply weed killer to driveways and other areas. Again, I always take animals into consideration when doing this.