Gardening services list – Croydon gardening options

Gardening Services List

Find the full list of gardening and grounds services we offer across Croydon and the wider CR area. This gardening services list is designed to help you choose the right garden service for your home, block, or commercial site. Each listing explains what we include in each gardening service, typical add-ons, and how to combine multiple garden services in one visit.

Not sure what you need? Our team can guide you through options, availability, and maintenance plans. Start with our How it works page or request a tailored plan via Get a quote.

How to use this services list

  • Residential and commercial options: We support homeowners, landlords, facilities managers, and estate agents.
  • One-off or regular maintenance: Book a one-time tidy or set up ongoing visits.
  • Combine tasks: We can group lawn care, pruning, and exterior cleaning in one appointment where practical.
  • Availability: Same day or next day gardening availability may be possible in Croydon depending on schedule and scope.

For pricing guidance and site visits, see our Pricing page.

Garden Maintenance Services

Regular upkeep to keep your space safe, tidy, and healthy.

  • Garden Maintenance: Routine visits tailored to your garden—lawn mowing, light weeding, pruning, sweeping, and seasonal tasks as required. Ideal for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly schedules.
  • Bed Maintenance: Weeding, edging, soil conditioning, deadheading, and supporting plant health; can include mulching as an add-on.
  • Seasonal Tidy Ups: A flexible package to reset your garden between seasons; combine with leaf clearance or pruning.
  • Spring Tidy Up: Border refresh, first mow, early pruning where appropriate, and debris removal to set up a strong growing season.
  • Winter Garden Tidy: Cutbacks for perennials, final leaf sweep, protective mulches, and storm-readiness checks.
  • Overgrown Garden Clearance: Bringing neglected plots back under control, with safe removal of dense growth and unwanted vegetation.

What’s typically included

  • Labour, tools, and green waste bagging
  • Basic sweeping and tidy of worked areas
  • Advice on plant care and next steps

Common add-ons

  • Green waste removal off-site
  • Mulching and planting materials
  • Follow-up maintenance plan

Lawn Care Services

Healthy lawns require targeted care through the year. Mix and match for best results.

  • Lawn Mowing: Regular or one-off mowing with neat edges and blow-down; height adjusted to season and grass type.
  • Lawn Care: Custom plans that may include fertilising schedules, weed management, and recovery work.
  • Lawn Aeration: Core or spike aeration to relieve compaction and improve root development and drainage.
  • Lawn Scarifying: Removal of thatch and moss to rejuvenate grass; often paired with overseeding.
  • Lawn Overseeding: Seed selected for your aspect and usage; soil prep and aftercare guidance.
  • Turfing & Returfing: Full or partial lawn replacement, including soil preparation and new turf laying.

Tips to choose the right lawn service

  • Patchy, thin grass: Scarifying + overseeding
  • Spongy or mossy turf: Scarifying; consider aeration
  • Heavy use or poor drainage: Aeration and a care plan
  • Quick smarten-up: Mowing with crisp edges

Hedge and Shrub Services

Keep boundaries neat, plants healthy, and sightlines clear.

  • Hedge Trimming: Shape, height control, and maintenance cuts for formal and informal hedges.
  • Shrub Pruning: Species-appropriate pruning for flowering and structural shrubs to encourage healthy growth.
  • Tree Pruning: Light reduction and crown tidying for small trees; larger or high work assessed on site.
  • Ivy Removal: Full or partial ivy removal from fences, walls, and structures; safe methods to protect surfaces.

What we include

  • Risk-aware cutting using appropriate equipment
  • Clearance of trimmings within the work area
  • Guidance on optimal pruning seasons

Add-ons and notes

  • Green waste removal off-site
  • Height restrictions may apply without specific access equipment
  • Nesting and wildlife checks carried out where relevant

Planting, Beds, and Soft Landscaping

Refresh your planting with practical, low-maintenance choices.

  • Planting: Plant selection support, bed preparation, and installation; we can work with your design or advise on options.
  • Mulching: Bark, compost, or decorative mulches laid to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
  • Soft Landscaping: Small-scale garden improvements such as bed reshaping, border edging, and soil improvement.

Best for

  • New builds needing structure
  • Low-maintenance conversions
  • Seasonal refreshes for kerb appeal

Clearance and Waste

Make space and restore order safely and efficiently.

  • Garden Clearance: Removal of unwanted vegetation, brambles, and debris; ideal before renovations or sales.
  • Green Waste Removal: Collection and disposal of bagged clippings, leaves, and branches from our works or your own tidy-up.
  • Storm Debris Clearance: Rapid clean-up of fallen branches and scattered debris to restore access and safety.

Notes

  • We segregate green waste where possible
  • Large volumes or mixed waste may require a tailored plan
  • Same day or next day gardening availability may be possible for urgent clearances

Exterior Cleaning Services

Restore hard surfaces and exteriors for safety and appearance.

  • Pressure Washing: High-pressure clean for patios, paths, walls, and most hard surfaces, with careful selection of pressure levels.
  • Patio Cleaning: Removal of moss, algae, and grime; can include joint re-sanding where appropriate.
  • Driveway Cleaning: Oil spot treatments, weed removal, and re-sanding for block paving where needed.
  • Decking Cleaning: Algae removal and wash-down with attention to slip reduction.
  • Fence Cleaning: Gentle cleaning and prep for staining or painting; surface-safe methods.
  • Gutter Cleaning: Clear blockages to help prevent water damage; includes downpipe checks where accessible.

Preparation tips

  • Move vehicles and garden furniture away from working areas
  • Keep pets and children clear during cleaning
  • Expect brief noise and spray; we’ll minimise disruption

Weed Control and Invasives

Targeted management for a safer, cleaner garden.

  • Weed Control: Manual removal and selective treatments for beds, paths, and drives; product choice depends on site and season.
  • Ivy Removal: Listed above; can be paired with fence or wall cleaning to finish the job.

What’s included

  • Assessment of problem areas
  • Advice on frequency and prevention
  • Safe application methods in line with product guidance

Specialist and Seasonal Packages

Tailored bundles for all-year care.

  • Maintenance plans and seasonal packages: Combine mowing, bed maintenance, hedge trimming, and seasonal tidy-ups for a predictable schedule and healthy results.
  • Estate and block management: Coordinated visits for communal grounds with clear reporting and agreed standards.
  • Event-ready spruce-ups: One-off pre-sale or pre-event makeovers combining multiple services in a single visit where feasible.

To set up a plan, visit Get a quote and outline your preferred frequency and priorities.

Combine multiple garden services in one visit

We can often deliver a tidy-up, lawn mowing, and hedge trimming together to reduce disruption. Exterior cleaning may be added if access, power, and water are available and time allows. Larger jobs may be split across visits for quality and safety.

Helpful combinations

  • Spring refresh: Scarify + overseed + bed tidy + mulch
  • Kerb appeal: Hedge trim + pressure wash driveway + planting
  • Post-storm: Debris clearance + shrub pruning + gutter clean

What we include in each gardening service

  • Professional tools and PPE suitable for the task
  • Set-up, safe working, and tidy-down of worked areas
  • Basic debris bagging; optional green waste removal off-site
  • Practical, plain-English advice for ongoing care

Service exclusions and add-ons

Exclusions

  • Tree felling and large arboricultural works requiring specialist equipment
  • Pest control, chemical treatments not suited to the site, or works requiring permits
  • Structural landscaping (e.g., walls, major excavation), electrical work, or roofing repairs

Common add-ons

  • Green waste removal and disposal
  • Materials supply (mulch, plants, turf, jointing sand)
  • Follow-up visits and maintenance plans

If your job sits outside the above, we’ll tell you plainly and, if possible, suggest alternatives.

How to prepare for a gardening visit

  • Access: Ensure gates are unlocked and we can reach power/water if needed.
  • Parking: Let us know about parking restrictions or permits in advance.
  • Pets: Keep pets indoors or safely away from machinery and chemicals.
  • Clear areas: Move fragile ornaments and furniture where possible; we can help move heavier items if agreed.
  • Priorities: Share a simple list of what matters most so we focus time effectively.

For a smooth first appointment, read our How it works guide.

Residential vs commercial grounds

Residential

  • Flexible scheduling, discreet working, and tidy finishes
  • Options for one-off tidies or recurring care

Commercial and communal

Coverage and availability

We serve Croydon and the surrounding CR area with scheduled routes across the week. For urgent needs—like storm debris or safety-related tidy-ups—we’ll advise on earliest availability when you enquire.

See where we work on our Coverage page, or contact us to check dates.

Not sure which service to choose?

Share a few photos and a brief description, and we’ll recommend the most effective route—whether that’s a one-off clearance followed by maintenance, or a targeted lawn recovery plan.

A–Z: Full list of gardening and grounds services

Ready to get started? Call 020 4538 2649, email [email protected], or send details via Get a quote. We’ll respond promptly with availability and a clear plan for your garden.