GARDEN DESIGN, SERVICES & LANDSCAPING

332 Abbott Landscaping Ltd
0118 934 1878
07941 864917
liananeigh@aol.com
Old Cerdic, Lodge Road, Whistley Green, Hurst
‘Quality gardens honestly priced.’ A family-run business, they offer a professional and reliable service and can transform your garden to suit your unique requirements. From complete design and landscaping work to brickwork, patios, driveways and block paving; decking, pergolas and fencing; groundwork; water features; timber and garden buildings; garden clearance. Give them a call for a free quotation. No job too small.

333 Acorn Garden Services
0118 901 9099
07876 254910
6 Crecy Close, Wokingham
info@acorngardenservices.co.uk
http://www.acorngardenservices.co.uk
John and Anne Massey design and landscape all projects personally, ensuring direct communication with their client at all times. Semi-finalist in two national TV competitions, they have also won awards for their own garden. Excellent hard landscaping skills plus RHS certification ensure that all gardens are completed to the highest standards, with beautiful planting schemes to suit the garden’s aspect and the client’s wishes. Portfolio and customer testimonials available at free initial meeting. They pride themselves that most of their work comes through client recommendation and they are equally happy to undertake complete garden designs or a simple planting scheme.

334 Adams Landscapes (Earley) Ltd
07771 714614
0118 966 0176
Several good reports on Earley-based Dean Adams, who has been in business for over 25 years. ‘Reliable, polite and helpful. 10/10.’ Block paving, patios, fencing, turfing, walling and maintenance, and they remove wasps nests. They work for a very well-known Sonning hotel/restaurant and there is plenty of their landscaping work to view locally.

335 ALDA Landscapes Ltd
0118 934 2958
07768 431159
10 St James Close, Ruscombe, Twyford
http://www.aldalandscapes.co.uk
alison@aldalandscapes.co.uk
Garden designer Alison Tipping and landscaping specialist John Hill, and their enthusiastic team, offer a highly personal but thoroughly professional garden design and construction service – creating gardens that perfectly fit the clients’ needs. From creative ideas to detailed plans and drawings, patios, water features, walls, fences, driveways, turfing, decking and timber structures, drainage, planting and plant advice. Alison and John pride themselves on always being there for their clients, whether the project is design only, build only, or the complete design and construction service. Free initial consultations and quotations.

336 Andrew’s Garden Services
0118 978 2892
07512 986128
8 Aggisters Lane, Wokingham
neil_mccarthy@btinternet.com
Neil is described in his references as providing ‘Quality service, good value, reliable, efficient, beautiful gardens and friendly.’ Free quotes. Public liability insurance to £1m. All gardening work is undertaken, specialising in regular maintenance work and seasonal tidy-ups. During the winter months: hedge and tree cutting, pruning and shaping, patio, deck and path cleaning and fencing.
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337 Andrews Landscapes
0118 966 7567
07803 033650
17 Culver Lane, Earley, Reading
Nicol Andrews has over 15 years’ experience in design and landscaping but is happy laying your new lawn, planting out borders, cutting hedges and pruning trees. Regular maintenance too or a one-off tidy. Well recommended, Nicol provides a fast, friendly and fully insured service. Furthermore he holds licences for spraying, using chain saws and carrying away any garden waste. He works six days a week, is happy to receive evening calls and can put your garden to bed for the winter months.

338 Barlee Ltd
0118 934 1204
07912 883677
29 Mallard Close Twyford
sales@barleeltd.info
http://www.barleeltd.info
The Barlee team offer services in fencing, patios, decking, driveways, turfing, mowing, regular garden and property maintenance, garden design and landscaping. Hours of work 8–6. Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

339 Bernadette at Unique Gardens, Woodley
0118 966 6004 / 07749 222620
info@unique-gardens.co.uk
http://www.unique-gardens.co.uk
Bernadette, Reading University’s top garden designer in 2001, is now running Unique Gardens. ‘She helped us transform a wasteland into a dream garden. Her 3D drawings helped us visualise the garden before work started.’ Highly recommended.

340 Big Green Gardens
0118 977 2186
07764 556345
Unit 2 Barkham Grange, Barkham
sales@biggreengardens.co.uk
http://www.biggreengardens.co.uk
Big Green Gardens are your local approved and vetted members of BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) and are experts in all aspects of garden design, construction and maintenance. When it comes to creating a new garden they combine experience and expertise with creative and cost-effective designs. They’ll listen to your requirements, offer advice and then design and build a garden to suit your home and lifestyle. They'll tackle major landscaping projects but also smaller projects such as relaying lawns and fencing. They are equally at home in all aspects of garden maintenance and have built a strong reputation locally for quality, reliability and value for money. Through their teams of experienced gardeners who have real horticultural knowledge, Big Green Gardens has been caring for local gardens and grounds for a wide range of commercial, public sector and domestic customers for over five years and come well recommended.

341 Bowood Landscapes Ltd
0118 944 2239
07831 732208
37 Southlake Crescent, Woodley
andywoodason@btconnect.com
http://www.bowoodlandscapes.co.uk
Andrew Woodason established his business in 1992 and has built it up on strong recommendation. He now has a team of nine staff – so no subcontractors – who all share his passion for gardening and his considerable skills for creating and maintaining beautiful gardens. They guarantee the highest quality work at value-for-money prices and offer a five-year guarantee on all workmanship. They are full contracting members of BALI, the UK Consumer Protection Agency and the Federation of Small Businesses. You can visit their show gardens at Country Home and Gardens at Winnersh – Great Gardens Everyday – The Bowood Way.

342 Busy Bee Landscapes
0118 973 1707
Wokingham-based Paul Norris has been featured in The Directory for over 10 years. He is punctual, trustworthy, neat and tidy. He undertakes landscaping, drives, patios, fencing, turfing, block paving, decking, hedge trimming and property maintenance. ‘Excellent value; very pleasant and reliable.’ Always good reports on Paul.

343 Coleridge Estates Ltd
07771 521024
0118 932 8366
44 Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham
info@coleridge-estates.co.uk
http://www.coleridge-estates.co.uk
This is a small, family-run business consisting of Julie, who is RHS-qualified and designs and deals with the planting, Mark who is a builder and does all the small building works and landscaping, and a small enthusiastic team of workers. High-quality work from trustworthy, reliable and friendly people. Designs can be anything from a plant plan for a shady corner to a full garden make-over. The initial design consultation is free of charge but there is a charge for design plans from this. All plans, quotes, works and planting are all carried out by the same reliable team, working one job at a time to ensure full attention to the job in hand. They also consider small building works and internal works. They pride themselves on the amount of recommendations and repeat work they receive and enjoy making beautiful gardens.

344 Coopers Garden Care
0118 961 2085
07737 965154
53 Sellafield Way, Lower Earley
gary@coopersgardencare.co.uk
http://www.coopersgardencare.co.uk
Gary and his team provide year-round gardening services to suit your needs: landscaping, turfing, mowing, lawn care, hedge trimming, leaf clearing and garden tidy-ups. Gary has received many plaudits on the quality of his work and you can find out from his existing clients just what kind of service you can expect. ‘Efficient and competent.’ ‘Very good at suggesting potential improvements.’ ‘Reliable, punctual, courteous and hard working.’

345 Down to Earth Garden Services
0118 988 2784
07802 795378
17 Southwood Gardens,
Burghfield Common
Down to Earth has been featured in The Directory for eight years. The company was founded by Andrew Skipp as a family business in May 1995. Specialising in design, landscaping, plant sales and maintenance. Clients include The National Trust as well as other commercial and domestic contracts. Quotations are free and without obligation. All work is fully insured and guaranteed.
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346 Earley Landscape Specialists
0118 933 2241
07767 070790
7 Spring Lane, Mortimer Common
Don Grigg was recommended by a featured business and local friends. Established 1976, Don designs gardens, builds patios, etc. but specialises in creating ponds and water gardens. ‘Sensible prices, reliable service.’

347 Gardeneer
0118 989 2627
0844 8220 777
info@gardeneer.co.uk (local rate)
http://www.gardeneer.co.uk
The Gardeneer team provide a reliable, courteous and insured local service to keep your garden ‘looking just the way you like it’. Now in their 8th year. Based in Wokingham, their three main services are regular garden maintenance, tidy-ups and landscaping. Regular maintenance typically covers mowing, edging, weeding and pruning plus leaf clearance in the autumn. The service can be anything from weekly to monthly to suit the garden and your budget, and includes removal and disposal of the trimmings. Tidy-ups are for when things have just got a bit out of control or when preparing a house for sale or you have a special event and need the garden to look extra special. Landscaping includes patios, driveways, fencing, turfing, hedge trimming and tree work Visit their website for testimonials and more. For a free quotation please contact them and they will arrange an appointment.

348 GDH Landscapes & Fencing
01491 414445
07914 746765
George Hinde has more than 25 years’ experience in providing all kinds of landscaping and fencing services. Most work is through recommendation and he has an impressive portfolio and plenty of excellent references. He offers free garden design and advice and fixed-price quotations for patios and paving, brick walls, lawns and planting.

349 Jacky Hawthorne Garden Design
01628 527518
07900 040274
info@jackyhawthorne.co.uk
http://www.jackyhawthorne.co.uk
Old Thatch, Coldmoorholme Lane, Bourne End.
* ‘a brilliant designer’
* traditional and modern gardens, large and small
* advice and design to construction and planting
* close attention to clients’ needs and budget
* free initial consultation
Jacky’s garden, Old Thatch, has featured on TV and in numerous magazines and is open to the public – phone or check the website for details.

350 Hopgood Garden & Landscape
before 9pm 0118 932 0861
weekdays 07766 688202
2 Brook Street, Twyford
Ian Hopgood will put your ideas into creating a unique garden; anything from single flowerbeds to complete landscapes. Outdoor timber flooring and decking is a real speciality. Fencing and turfing of any size undertaken. ‘A delight to have around – Ian was most efficient and considerate.’
Please tell us about your experiences of featured businesses or new ones you’d like to recommend.

351 Nicky Hyde
0118 973 1562
07914 746679
nicky@wheatlands.co.uk
1 Wheatlands Cottage, White Horse Lane, Finchampstead
http://www.wheatlands.co.uk
Established and qualified in horticulture and garden design for six years, Nicky offers a personal service to create a garden to suit the client's lifestyle, taste, and surroundings. Design work can cover small planting plans to whole garden layouts. She provides a regular maintenance service, and can source, supply and plant the plants. One-off consultancy is available, to discuss problem areas or suggest ideas for your garden development. Design work fully insured.

352 JJ Gardening
0118 973 3559
07798 804204
94 McCarthy Way, Finchampstead
jjgardening44@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.jjgardening.co.uk
Based on the Wokingham/Finchampstead border, Simone Saunders and her enthusiastic team offer friendly, reliable gardening services at no-nonsense prices. Whether it's for a one-off clear or for regular maintenance, they can help with lawn care, weeding, pruning, planting, fence painting, patio cleaning and leaf clearing. Fully insured.

353 Kevin’s Garden Services
0118 927 2067
07799 866865
1 Eastwood Road, Woodley
kevthegardener@btinternet.com
http://www.kevinsgardening.co.uk
Established 10+ years but over 20 years’ experience. Kevin has now been joined by his son and offers a reliable service at sensible prices. Regular garden maintenance or one-offs, turfing, hedge cutting, pressure washing of patios, small tree felling. Fully insured. Top soil supplied loose or by the bag. Licensed to carry green waste. Have your gardens done by Kevin & Son – leave your weekends free for family fun.

354 The Plantsman
0118 973 5330
07770 452566
34 Wimbushes, Finchampstead
mark.vaughan4@btinternet.co.uk
http://www.yourplantsman.co.uk
Mark Vaughan offers you a unique service based on his considerable professional knowledge and experience. Formerly a private-estate gardener and garden-centre manager with a national diploma in horticulture, he is now offering a unique service to help you learn more about making your garden special. As well as horticultural advice, his garden health audits explain all about pruning and feeding, soil problems, plant identification and many other topics including coping with pests and diseases. He also offers a personal plant-shopping service so you don’t waste money on unsuitable plants, plus garden workshops and garden and border design. Excellent references for an excellent service.

355 Reeds Landscapes
0118 969 1822
07939 680854
22 Fawcett Crescent, Woodley
david@reedslandscapes.co.uk
http://www.reedslandscapes.co.uk
David Reed and his team offer a professional and reliable service in all aspects of soft and hard landscaping, including: patios, driveways, decking, walls, fencing, turfing, planting, gazebos, pagodas, irrigation, gates, lean-tos, exterior buildings and all types of bespoke woodwork and garden clearance. They can bring the most complex of designs from concept to reality. Highly recommended.

356 Simply Green Landscapes Ltd
0118 979 0715
Birchin Inhams Farm, Heathlands Road, Wokingham
http://www.simplygreenlandscapes.co.uk
enquiries@simplygreenlandscapes.co.uk
The Simply Green Landscape team, established in 2000 and led by Robert Cottrell, takes pride in their high-quality work and hassle-free service. They are happy to share testimonials and references to back up their claim and have been involved in award-winning gardens at both the Chelsea and Hampton Court shows. There are three main areas they can help with: design and landscaping services for that new garden; regular maintenance to keep your garden in great shape; and one-off projects to tidy up a wayward garden, carry out extra pruning or take some of the gardening strain. All work is fully insured with waste disposed of responsibly. Call to arrange an appointment for a free quotation.

357 John Stocker
0118 961 9711
07721 598987
33 Bedfordshire Way, Wokingham
John expertly undertakes all types of garden construction including landscaping, paving, fencing, gates, pergolas and decking. Also supplies, installs and repairs all types of garden buildings. Over 20 years’ experience. Highly recommended. ‘A pleasure to deal with, nothing was too much trouble - workmanship of the highest standard.’

358 Ian Varndell
0118 962 6449
Woodley-based Ian Varndell is well known to quite a few readers for his high-quality work including fencing, laying (and cleaning) patios, walling, garden clearance and all manner of tree work; also all heights of hedge cutting. Fully insured. ‘Reliable work and reasonable prices.’