The Little Green Book- Wokingham and District

 


GARDEN DESIGN, SERVICES & LANDSCAPING

328  Abbott Landscaping Ltd 
0118  934  1878
07941  864917
info@abbottlandscapinglimited.co.uk
Old Cerdic, Lodge Road, Whistley Green, Hurst
http://www.abbottlandscapinglimited.co.uk
 ‘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 quote. No job too small. They are now offering a complete garden maintenance service.

329  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.

330  Adams Landscapes (Earley) Ltd
 0118 977 0009
07771  714614
http://www.adams-landscapes.co.uk
Several good reports on Wokingham-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.

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

332 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.
* 20% discount for OAPs with The Directory *

333  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.

334  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.

335  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.

336  Blue Skies Water Systems 
01628  472577
07752  343968
12 Willowmead Gardens, Marlow  
aquabrown1@yahoo.com 
http://www.blueskieswatersystems.com
http://www.blueskiesgardenservices.com
Garden watering and irrigation made easy. Visit the website for the online shop, help and advice.

337  Bowood Landscapes Ltd
0118  944  2239
07831  732208
37 Southlake Crescent, Woodley 
andywoodason@btconnect.com
http://www.bowoodlandscapesltd.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.

338  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.

339  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.’

340  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, having been 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.
* Free no-obligation garden survey and design with The Directory *

341  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.’

342  Evolution Garden Maintenance
0118  934  5274
07958  794328
35 Hilltop Road, Twyford
info@evolutionlandscapes.co.uk 
http://www.evolutionlandscapes.co.uk
Stuart Head runs a friendly, professional business. With 30 years’ experience, he offers the complete package, from design and construction to garden maintenance. For a feature or a complete garden, you can be sure of a courteous and efficient service. His reputation is borne out by great references. ‘Far and away the most professional of the many contractors we have employed.’ ‘Our garden is absolutely brilliant. The attention to detail went far beyond what we were expecting. It’s been a wonderful experience with a fantastic result!’

343  Gardeneer
0118  989  2627
(local rate) 0844  8220  777
info@gardeneer.co.uk
http://www.gardeneer.co.uk
Gardeneer, now in its 9th year, are the local gardening service of choice. Services include: regular maintenance, tidy ups, fencing, driveways, patios, decking, turfing, hedge trimming, lawn treatment, jet washing, garden health advice, tree surgery, stump grinding. Regular maintenance: a dedicated gardener will take care of your garden on a regular basis to suit your needs for mowing, weeding or pruning, with the waste removed each visit. This can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit your garden and budget, with flexibility in winter. They provide sickness and holiday cover for continuity and peace of mind. Specialist teams for their other popular services. Tidy-ups: for when things have got a bit out of hand or you are preparing for a special event or sale. Fencing: new or replacement larchlap or closeboard panels plus strong gates for added security. Patios: extra space to sit and enjoy the garden on modern sandstone or traditional paving. Decking: a good way to deal with sloping gardens or as an extension to the living area. Tree surgery: get more light in your garden. Stump grinding: release extra space for more lawn or flower beds. Hedge trimming: normally twice a year for tidiness and to prevent it taking over the garden and spoiling the lawn. Jet washing: decks, drives, patios and paths, to prevent accidents when slippery and smarten them up. Lawn treatment: to kill moss and weed, feed scarify, aerate and improve your lawn. Garden advice: from Mark, who is an expert in trees, plants and garden layouts. A customer commented: ‘Very friendly and reliable. I have had so many gardeners who have let me down. Gardeneer is brilliant!’ For a reliable, courteous and fully insured service, call or email to arrange for Tony to visit and give you a free assessment and quote.

344  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.

345  Hambleton Horticare 
0118  977  4170
07831  438444
hambletonhorticare@hotmail.com
Emmbridge House, Poplar Lane, Winnersh
Roy and Jenny Hambleton have been established for over 20 years. They employ a small team who carry out all work to a high specification for both private and commercial clients. Hard and soft landscaping; planting; fencing; bespoke garden buildings; ponds; bridges; garden maintenance; tree work; garden and boundary walls. £5m public liability insurance. Free quotations and advice from a wholly reliable firm. Excellent references.

346  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.

347  Hopgood Garden & Landscape
before 9pm  0118  932  0861
weekdays  07766  688202
2 Brook Street, Twyford
Any size garden undertaken from single flowerbeds to complete makeovers. Timber structures built from scratch, including outdoor seating areas and pergolas. All fencing and turfing work undertaken. First-class plants from small to mature specimens. Established 1999. ‘Really nice guy to deal with.’

348  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 seven years, Nicky offers a personal service to create a garden to suit the client's taste, lifestyle 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 to discuss problems or suggest ideas for garden development. Design work fully insured.

349  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.

350  Julie Jones Garden Design & Landscaping
0118  979  9957
07771  521024
http://www.wokinghamgardendesign.co.uk
A small family-run business comprising  Julie, who is RHS qualified and designs and deals with planting, Mark, who is a builder and experienced landscaper, and a small, enthusiastic team. High-quality work from trustworthy, reliable and friendly people. All work carried out by the same reliable team, working on one job at a time to ensure full attention to the job in hand. They pride themselves on the amount of recommendations and repeat work they get and enjoy making beautiful gardens.

351 Kevin’s Garden Services
0118  927  2067
07799  866865
kevthegardener@btinternet.com   
http://www.kevinsgardening.co.uk
1 Eastwood Road, Woodley 
Established 10+ years but over 20 years’ experience. Kevin now works with his son, offering 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 loose or by the bag. Licensed to carry green waste. Have your gardens done by Kevin & Son – leave your weekends free for family fun.

352  Perfect Boundary
0118  968  0686
07900  011005
175 Elm Park Road, Reading
http://www.goldengreengardens.co.uk
A family-run business established in 1999, they pride themselves on honest and fixed pricing, reliability and a very high standard of work. Cover all aspects of landscaping including: paving, patios, fencing and fence repair, hedge and shrubs cutting plus all related work to a very high finish. Domestic and commercial customers welcome. Registered waste carriers and £2m public liability. Many references and work to view. Contact Levi Alleyne.

353  The Plantsman
0118  989  2627
07770  452566
mark.vaughan4@btinternet.co.uk 
http://www.yourplantsman.co.uk
34 Wimbushes, Finchampstead 
Take advantage of Mark Vaughan’s considerable professional knowledge and experience. Formerly a private-estate gardener and garden-centre manager with a national diploma in horticulture, he offers a unique service to help you learn more about making your garden special. As well as horticultural advice, his garden health audits explain about pruning, feeding, soil problems, plants and other topics including coping with pests and diseases. 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.

354  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.

355  Simply Green Landscapes Ltd
0118  979  0715
http://www.simplygreenlandscapes.co.uk
Birchin Inhams Farm, Heathlands Road, Wokingham
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, and is happy to share testimonials to back up their claim. Involved in award-winning gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court shows. There are three main areas they can help with: design and landscaping for new gardens; 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 fully insured with responsible waste disposal. Call to arrange an appointment for a free quotation.

356  John Stocker
0118  961  9711
33 Bedfordshire Way, Wokingham 07721  598987
John expertly undertakes all garden construction including landscaping, paving, fencing, decking, gates, pergolas; also supplies, installs and repairs garden buildings. ‘A pleasure to deal with, nothing was too much trouble, workmanship of the highest standard.’ 20+ years’ experience; highly regarded.

357  Ian Varndel
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.’