Head Gardened
TF1, Telford
(2)
TF1, Telford
(2)
I am an ex Head Gardener and have worked for some of the best private gardens in the UK. Over the years I have gained a wide range of skills and experience in all aspects of horticulture. I now specialise in garden maintenance and enhancement.
2 customer reviews
Duncan
Gardening
Peter is a fantastic gardener he has some great ideas to help us improve our gardens with his knowledge & our money we hope to look forward to see it all come together.
Duncan & Marian
Karen Rowley
Gardening
Very reliable and hard working. Came at 8am and worked solidly until 12.30. Very professional and knowledgable about all aspects of gardening.
What do you love most about your job?
I am passionate about plants, I've loved gardening since I was 6. It's the joy of working outside, the smell of new mown grass, and how a garden looks when I've finished.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I wanted to have a variety of gardens to work in, and the joy I get from people's reaction to a lovely well tended garden.
Why should our clients choose you?
As an ex Head Gardener I have gained a wide range of knowledge and experience. I use only professional battery products so good for environment and quiet. I am honest, hard working and reliable.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I work outside , I carry wipes and gel. I work alone and don't go into any buildings without being asked. I use my own equipment.
Lawn cutting
A well kept lawn is aesthetically pleasing, and if cut regularly, scarified and fed it kept healthy and green. It is then able to better fend off weather extremes, pests and disease.
Hedge cutting
From normal boundary hedges, to more formal types, to all sorts of topiary.
Planting
To add interest, colour and drama to a garden. Also to enhance, add structure and form. Which helps to tie all the elements of the garden together.
Weeding
A well weeded garden not only looks neat, but also helps to show off the plants to their best advantage. Also it stops the weeds effecting the plants growth and competing with them for water and nutrients.
Pruning
Is needed to maintain plant health and aesthetics, control growth, encourage fruit and flower production. Also to create special forms, and to renovate old or overgrown plants.
Soft landscaping
To add trees, shrubs, herbaceous, bedding plants, soil, mulch and turf to a garden. It helps to bring together all the elements of an outdoor space, also to bring structure,character and definition.
Power washing
To give driveways, paths, furniture a clean to enhance the look of an area. Also need for safety to stop areas becoming slippery.
Maintenance
Regular to keep the garden looking neat and healthy.
One off to clear an area, or to bring the whole garden back to life.
Fruit and vegetables
Setting up a new veg/fruit area.
Planting vegetables and fruit.
Pruning of fruit for maximum fruiting.
Renovation of old fruit trees.
Cut flowers
Setting up a new cut flower area, or adding to existing planting. To advise on how and when to cut and condition them, as I'm also a trained florist.
Garden advisory service
To give advise on a specific problem or what to do with a problem area.
I can also teach you how to do certain jobs in your own garden on your own or with a group of friends.
