Gardening – LIFE IN THE GARDEN

GARDEN CLEARANCE

GARDENING

GARDEN CLEARANCE

We provide a garden clearance service in East London and Essex.

Removing all kinds of waste from your garden

Do you need to clear your garden ready for landscaping or other construction? Or does it feel neglected or overgrown? We break up and remove patios, dismantle sheds and take apart concrete paths. We also clear weeds, shrubs, trees and other plants, old turf, trunks and roots.

Clearing your garden without making a mess

This kind of work is quicker if we have direct side or rear access to the garden. But don’t worry if that’s not possible. We cover floors and protect walls and furniture and carefully carry waste through. Before the job is finished, we always make sure we leave the area clean and keep any disruption to a minimum.

Disposing of waste properly
We can either bag up garden clearance waste and leave it for council collection. Or we can take it straight to a local licensed waste and recycling centre for an additional charge. For waste disposal information please see our price list.

If you have a large amount of waste, we may need to hire a skip or lorry. We can take care of this, including obtaining suitable permits.

GARDENING

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Life in the Garden Ltd provides garden maintenance in East London and Essex.

We’re RHS qualified and offer a friendly, efficient garden maintenance service to both residential and commercial customers. We can come weekly, fortnightly or monthly for regular maintenance or just one-off tidy ups.

Our garden maintenance service includes the following:

Garden clearance We can help you get your overgrown garden back in control either in stages or all at once.
Weed control We can keep patios, paths, beds, borders and pots clear of any weeds, moss and algae.
Planting We supply plants for your requirements and can create planting plans for large areas. We take into account soil, aspect and other conditions as well as your plant preferences and levels of maintenance. Before planting we always make sure the ground is well prepared using RHS approved methods.
Pots and planters We design seasonal displays and are happy to maintain balconies or terraces.
Pruning and hedge trimming We prune fruit trees, roses, control climbers and shape hedges and other shrubs, keeping plants healthy and strong.
Plant disease identification and control If you’re not sure what’s affecting your plants, we can diagnose the problems. We also provide both organic and chemical treatments if necessary, as well as advice to help prevent problems in the future.

Watering We can regularly water your pots, lawn or borders or design, supply and install automatic watering systems.

Jet washing and patio cleaning We provide safe and professional jet washing for your driveway, patio and garden paths. For a pressure washing service, we need access to a tap with good water pressure, a power point and drainage.
Leaf clearing We can clear away autumn leaves from your lawn, paths and borders.
Lawn care We offer a comprehensive lawn care service. See our separate section on lawn care for more detail

LAWN CARE

We lay new lawns and maintain existing ones, too. Regular maintenance is the best way to look after your lawn and means you’ll avoid the expense of replacing it later on.

Our lawn care services include the following.

Ground preparation We remove old grass, clear soil of stones, rocks, roots or any other unwanted materials and enrich the soil if necessary. We create a level and even area ready for your new lawn.
Seeding or laying turf We can seed lawn as a less expensive option and if you can wait for the lawn to establish. For an instant lawn and with just a little more money, we lay turf at any time of year.
Feeding the lawn We use the right fertilisers at the right times to create and maintain healthy lawns. We prefer to use organic and environmentally friendly fertilisers.
Moss control We apply a range of techniques to improve conditions for grass and make lawns inhospitable for moss.
Aeration and scarification These techniques improve drainage and reduce turf compaction and the build-up of thatch or dead grass. Together they create an environment where grass seed can directly contact the soil and existing lawns become healthier and inhospitable to moss and disease.
Top seeding We can in-fill damaged or thinned areas of grass, improve the lawn colour and reduce weed and moss invasion.
Mowing The actual height of turf is a matter of preference, but if the grass grows too long before cutting, mowing can damage or even kill the lawn.
Watering We can regularly water lawns or design, supply and install automatic watering systems.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENS

Growing your own fresh food is satisfying as well as healthy. Whether you have a vegetable patch, plots or containers, we can help you make best use of your space. We recommend fruits and vegetables for you and give you advice on how to grow them.

Harmful plants or surroundings can affect your ability to produce healthy fruits and vegetables, so we always consider the environment and help you improve it if necessary.

If we maintain your garden on a regular basis, we can include caring for fruits and vegetables among our duties.

SOIL TESTS

If your plants are failing, it may be time to analyse your soil. Different plants require different conditions and the right soil and nutrients is key to plant health.

Our soil tests service provides an analysis of soil texture, pH, organic matter and three major plant nutrients (potassium, phosphorus and magnesium). You receive a detailed interpretation of the results and recommendations to create a healthy environment for either fruit, vegetables, ornamentals or lawns.