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Greenmantlegardens

Ashburton, Devon , DEVON

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Garden Design service, planting plans, consultancy, and advice both over the phone and in person ... Help going to garden centres and choosing appropriate plants, maintenance, weeding, pruning ... work alongside me to learn about pruning and plant names etc.

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7 hires on Bark

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4.5/5

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22 June 2020

Gardening

Original ideas, and good judgement on pruning trees previously spoilt by amateur efforts. Gets on with the job and very quick transformations take place. Also very reliable.

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19 June 2020

Gardening

The gardener who came from Greenmantle was a very pleasant young lady but I felt she was not up to the job as quite a few weeds were still evident and the lawn edges were not dealt with. I asked for some winter/spring bulbs to be planted and what I saw were bulb still on top of the earth with no soil around them. So, when she phoned I politely and gently put her off. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. More...

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Dear Mrs Mitchell, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry that you were disappointed. I'm not sure which bulbs you're referring to? As I remember, there were daffodil bulbs between some shrubs in a corner at the front. I left them as they were because when the tops wilt, it feeds the bulb, meaning they come back strongly next year. Regarding the edges, you didn't ask me to attend to them. I busied myself with many other jobs and ran out of time. The jobs included clearing pots at the front and transplanting the cyclamen into the beds round the back, weeding and pruning. I also dug out a large self-seeded ash tree that was over 2m tall, making sure I got the roots out. Many gardeners would have saved themselves the trouble and simply cut it back, leaving a stump that would have regrown. I came during a heatwave in May, and the ground was very hard and dry. Unfortunately, it appeared to me that the ground in your garden was heavy red Devon clay which had not received the benefit of tending with compost over the years to improve the workability. I couldn't help but notice the plants in the pots you asked me to tend to hadn't been watered for a very long time, which was while they were ailing. It's very difficult to come for 4 hours and totally transform a badly neglected garden. I did my best which included offering advice about what shrubs to plant in shade and which in full sun. I do wish you well in the future. I would have appreciated you expressing your dissatisfaction when I called you, rather than leaving a 1 star review. I remember you weren't happy with your previous gardener either. I hope you find someone who is able to carry out your wishes in the future, even when they are not communicated clearly or not communicated at all ... best wishes, Francoise Elvin greenmantlegardens.com

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11 July 2019

Gardening

Fran responded to my enquiry and quickly understood our needs during the phone call.

She has a passion, professional and caring approach to her work and the results on our garden were amazing. Besides this, she is a pleasant person.

Thank you!

Highly recommended.
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Reply from Greenmantlegardens

Hi Jay, thank you for your complimentary review. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife and helping you make the most of your outdoor space. Wishing you all the best in establishing yourselves in Devon.. Thanks for your help in the garden, and Iively conversation... ???? Francoise

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4 July 2019

Gardening

Highly recommended. Francoise more than fulfilled our hopes ;
thoroughly professional and a pleasure to meet.

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1 April 2019

Gardening

Fran responded to my request promptly and was immediate onboard with what I was looking for. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout the project and had a clear and reasonable pricing policy so I was able to budget well. Fran always came when she said she would and has done a fantastic job. I’m delighted with my garden and have no hesitation in recommending Fran/Greenmantlegardens. More...

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12 May 2018

Gardening

Hard working knows what to do and has an interesting personality to go with it .

7 May 2018

Hardworking, knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. Using Greenmantlegardens has really helped me get my new garden into shape.

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2 May 2018

Gardening

Only had one session so far, but we were very happy with her work which was speede, efficient and knowledgeable.
We hope she is happy too.
The other applicant, Simon Wilson is to far away at Kingsbridge.
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27 November 2017

I am delighted to have found Francoise an experienced gardener on Bark She is reliable and hard working . My garden is looking fabulous since I found her on this web site.

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Reply from Greenmantlegardens

Thanks so much for your positive comments Beryl. I love working in your garden with the colourful dahlias, vegetables beds and roses trained over pergolas, not to forget the rockery, greenhouse, herb patch and containers full of attractive displays.. It's clearly been created and maintained by experts like you for decades. Happy to keep the tradition alive.

29 November 2016

Francoise helped transform my garden into a beautiful space that I can finally take pleasure in without being overwhelmed by the maintenance. She really knows her plants and works incredibly hard. Highly recommended. More...

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13 November 2016

Francoise was very professional in her approach to our requirements and was flexible to accommodate the brief. We are very pleased with the results; Francoise has a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of plants and garden design which has had a positive impact on the project. More...

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24 September 2016

We moved three years ago, a downsize decision that left us with a small ugly garden. After spending two years on the house we felt it was the garden's turn, but the landscape guys we contacted were poor to useless. Then someone recommended Greenmantle, and from our first meeting with Francoise we k... More...

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Creating functional, beautiful spaces alongside my clients that are a pleasure to be in..

My connection to nature, my love of beauty, my desire for excellence and independence.

Because I'm diligent, conscientious, creative, and passionate about helping people make the most of their outdoor spaces.