Services
How I can help in Beckenham, Shortlands and Bromley. Many clients move through these in order (clear, plan, plant, care), but any one can be booked on its own.
Planting
Border and bed refreshes, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and containers. I choose plants to suit your soil, how much sun the spot gets and your taste, then plant them properly. I source the plants and list them as a separate cost on your quote.
Planting plans
Not sure what to put in a bare or tired border? I'll draw up a simple plan for one bed or border: which plants, where each goes and how to look after them. It's a fixed fee, so you know the cost upfront.
Regular garden care
A regular gardener for your garden: mowing, weeding, pruning, edging and general upkeep, weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit you. You get the same person every visit, who gets to know your garden. A seasonal planting refresh is optional.
Garden clearance
For overgrown or neglected gardens, or a one-off tidy before a move or sale. I'll visit first, then give you a fixed-price quote. Garden waste removal can be added for an additional fee, quoted separately.
What I don't do
I'm a gardener, not a garden designer. Full garden redesigns, hard landscaping, fencing, sheds and groundwork sit outside what I offer. If you need any of those, I'm happy to point you towards trusted local contacts — just ask.
Pricing
I keep pricing simple. Regular garden care is charged at a standard hourly rate. Clearance and planting plans are fixed-price quotes, and planting is quoted per job with the plants shown as a separate cost. There's a 2-hour minimum for small call-outs. The best way to get an accurate price is to get in touch with a few details about your garden.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover?
I work in Beckenham, Shortlands and Bromley. If you're not sure you're in range, just ask.
How much does it cost?
Regular garden care is charged by the hour, with a two-hour minimum for small jobs. Clearance and planting plans are fixed-price. I'll give you a clear quote after seeing the garden, with no obligation.
How often should my garden be looked after?
It depends on the garden. Most people choose weekly or fortnightly visits through the growing season and monthly in winter.
Do you take away garden waste?
Yes. Garden waste removal can be added to a clearance job for an additional fee, which I'll quote separately.
When is the best time to plant?
Autumn is a good time for shrubs and perennials, while the soil is still warm and damp, and it's when bulbs for spring colour go in. Spring also works well. I'd avoid midsummer heat and frozen or waterlogged ground.
Do you work in winter?
Yes. Winter is for pruning, hedges, leaf clearance and planning next year's planting.
Are you insured?
Yes, I'm fully insured.
Do you design whole gardens?
No. I'm a gardener, not a garden designer. For hard landscaping, fencing or building work I'm happy to point you to trusted local contacts.