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Helping you get your garden sorted, whether it's a one-off clearance or ongoing maintenance.

106 services available across Exeter and surrounding areas.

Garden-help services in Exeter

Sometimes gardens get away from you - overgrown, cluttered, or just neglected. We help with clearances, sorting out sheds, building storage, and getting outdoor spaces back under control. Not landscaping or heavy gardening, but all the handyman tasks that make a garden usable and enjoyable again.

Why Choose Hembury Contracting?

Sam helps get gardens manageable again. He'll clear, build, repair, and organise - leaving you with a space you can actually use and maintain.

What We Offer

  • Garden clearance and tidying
  • Shed assembly and repair
  • Outdoor storage solutions
  • Raised beds and planters
  • Path and patio repairs

Ready to get started?

01392 964094

All Garden-help Services

Ant treatment in Exeter

Ant nests treated with powder. Stops them coming back.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Bare patch seeding in Exeter

Bare patches seeded and covered for even regrowth. Get your lawn looking whole again.

Typical rates

Up to 1 hrest. £60

Bark spreading in Exeter

Bark mulch spread evenly around beds and borders. Looks tidy, suppresses weeds.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ assembly (simple) in Exeter

Simple BBQ built properly from the box. Ready to cook on, no missing bits.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ cleaning in Exeter

BBQ scraped, scrubbed and degreased. Ready for summer cooking.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

BBQ cover fitting in Exeter

BBQ cover fitted properly with ties secured. Protects your investment.

Typical rates

15 minsest. £60Combine jobs

BBQ gas connection in Exeter

Gas bottle connected safely and leak-tested. Ready to light.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bedding planting in Exeter

Bedding plants set out and planted for instant colour. Spring or summer display done properly.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Bird bath cleaning in Exeter

Bird bath scrubbed clean and refilled. Fresh water for your garden birds.

Typical rates

15-20 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bird feeder filling in Exeter

Feeders cleaned out and topped up with fresh seed. Garden birds sorted.

Typical rates

10-15 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Bird feeding station in Exeter

Feeding station assembled and positioned. Multiple feeders hung, ready for birds.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Border edging in Exeter

Lawn edges cut clean along borders. Crisp lines that instantly smarten your garden.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Bulb planting in Exeter

Spring bulbs planted at proper depth. Guaranteed spring colour sorted in autumn.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Cat deterrent advice in Exeter

Honest advice on keeping neighbourhood cats out of your garden beds and borders.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Climber tying in in Exeter

Climbers tied properly to supports. Growing in the right direction, stems secure.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Cold frame clean in Exeter

Cold frame cleaned inside and out, hinges checked, ready for seedlings.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Compost spreading in Exeter

Compost spread evenly over beds and borders. Back-breaking job done properly.

Typical rates

1-3 hrsest. £150

Dead plant removal in Exeter

Dead plants dug out and removed. Roots cleared, space ready for replanting.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Deadheading flowers in Exeter

Spent flowers removed to encourage more blooms. Simple task that makes a big difference.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Drain clearing (leaves) in Exeter

Garden drains cleared of leaves and debris. Water flowing freely again.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Drip irrigation check in Exeter

System checked and adjusted. Water flowing where it should.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Ergonomic tool advice in Exeter

Advice on garden tools that won't wreck your back, wrists, or knees. Practical recommendations you can actually buy.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Fence panel temporary fix in Exeter

Loose or damaged fence panel secured temporarily. Privacy restored until proper repair.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Fox deterrent advice in Exeter

Honest advice on keeping foxes out of your garden. What works, what doesn't, what's worth trying.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Garden furniture in for winter in Exeter

Garden furniture moved into storage for winter. Cleaned, dried, protected from weather damage.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden furniture out for summer in Exeter

Garden furniture brought out from storage, cleaned, positioned ready for summer.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden furniture repair in Exeter

Wobbly chairs fixed, broken slats replaced, parasols repaired. Extends furniture life.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Garden hose away in Exeter

Hose drained, coiled, and stored away for winter. No more frozen pipes.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden hose out in Exeter

Hose retrieved from storage, connected, and ready for watering. Spring sorted.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden kneeler pad in Exeter

Kneeler pad supplied and positioned. Makes gardening comfortable again.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden ornament moving in Exeter

Heavy ornament repositioned safely. Garden refreshed without the strain.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden seating advice in Exeter

Best seating spots identified. Practical advice on what suits your garden.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden tidy general in Exeter

Garden generally tidied and looking cared for. Regular or one-off.

Typical rates

2-4 hrsest. £195

Garden timer setup in Exeter

Watering timer programmed and working. Garden waters itself on schedule.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Garden waste bagging in Exeter

Garden waste properly bagged for council collection. Heavy work done.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden waste loading in Exeter

Garden waste loaded and removed. Garden instantly clear.

Typical rates

0.5-2 hrsest. £105

Gate temporary fix in Exeter

Wonky gate secured temporarily. Closes and latches properly again.

Typical rates

0.5-1.5 hrsest. £85

Gravel raking in Exeter

Gravel raked level and tidy. Looks freshly maintained again.

Typical rates

0.5-1.5 hrsest. £85

Greenhouse clean in Exeter

Greenhouse cleaned inside and out. Light flooding in, ready for growing.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Gutter scoop ground in Exeter

Ground-floor gutter debris scooped out. No ladders needed.

Typical rates

0.5-1 hrest. £60

Hammock setup in Exeter

Hammock hung securely between trees or posts. Ready to relax.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Hanging basket rehang in Exeter

Basket back up properly. No more worrying it'll drop.

Typical rates

15-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Hanging basket watering in Exeter

Baskets watered while you're away. Come home to blooms.

Typical rates

Holiday cover - daily visitsFrom £60

Hedge trim small in Exeter

Small hedge trimmed neat. Edges defined again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Hedge trimmer clean in Exeter

Trimmer serviced properly. Cuts like new again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Hose timer program in Exeter

Timer programmed right. Auto watering working.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Lawn edging in Exeter

Edges trimmed crisp. Lawn defined properly.

Typical rates

45 mins-1 hrest. £60

Lawn feed application in Exeter

Feed spread evenly. Grass greening up nicely.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Lawn mowing small in Exeter

Quick mow sorted. Edges tidied. Lawn looking good.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Lawn repair patch in Exeter

Bare patch sorted. Grass filling in nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Leaf collection disposal in Exeter

Leaves cleared and gone. Lawn breathing again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Leaf raking in Exeter

Leaves raked up. Lawn visible again.

Typical rates

45 mins-1.5 hrsest. £85

Leaf sweeping in Exeter

Paths and drive swept clear. No more slip hazard.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Long handled tools in Exeter

Tool advice and sourcing. Save your back, work smarter.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Moss killer application in Exeter

Moss killer applied properly to paths, patios and lawns. Get ahead of the green takeover.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Moss scraping in Exeter

Dead moss scraped off paths and patios. Surface clean and safe again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Mower oil change in Exeter

Oil changed properly. Mower running smooth again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Mower service basic in Exeter

Mower serviced. Blade sharp, starts first time.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Mulch spreading in Exeter

Mulch spread properly around your beds and borders. Moisture locked in, weeds locked out.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Outdoor socket advice in Exeter

Practical advice on outdoor power for your garden. Options explained, safety covered.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Outdoor tap drain down in Exeter

Outside tap drained down for winter. Freeze damage prevented.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Outside tap cover fitting in Exeter

Insulated tap cover fitted properly. Extra winter protection sorted.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Parasol base filling in Exeter

Parasol base filled properly with sand or water. Heavy, stable, won't blow over.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Parasol erecting in Exeter

Parasol put up properly. Mechanism working smoothly, shade sorted for summer.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Parasol repair in Exeter

Parasol mechanism fixed or assessed. Get it working smoothly again without buying new.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Path edging in Exeter

Path edges redefined and cleaned. Sharp lines between path and lawn or borders.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Path sweeping in Exeter

Path swept clean of leaves, moss and debris. Front entrance looking cared for.

Typical rates

30 mins - 1 hrest. £60

Patio sweeping in Exeter

Patio swept clean of leaves, dirt and moss. Ready for furniture and summer use.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Pest control call in Exeter

Pest expert contacted and booked for you. Problem identified and appointment arranged.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pipe lagging external in Exeter

External pipes wrapped against frost. No burst pipes this winter.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Plant pot moving in Exeter

Heavy pots shifted without doing your back in. Job done, no hernia.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Plant stake in Exeter

Wobbly plant staked properly. Growing straight and supported now.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Plant tie in Exeter

Loose ties checked and adjusted. Plants supported properly without damage.

Typical rates

20-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond leaf scoop in Exeter

Floating leaves scooped out. Water clear, fish happier.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond net off in Exeter

Autumn net removed and stored. Pond view restored for winter.

Typical rates

20-30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Pond net on in Exeter

Net fitted properly over pond. Leaves kept out, fish protected.

Typical rates

30-60 minsest. £60

Potting bench tidy in Exeter

Bench cleared, swept, organised. Usable workspace restored.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Rabbit proofing advice in Exeter

Defence strategies explained. Options discussed, advice given.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Raised bed advice in Exeter

Options discussed, sizes planned. Build advice or quote given.

Typical rates

30 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Rose pruning in Exeter

Roses pruned properly for type and season. More blooms next year.

Typical rates

30 mins-1 hrest. £60

Rotary line repair in Exeter

Washing line fixed with new cord and smooth spinning. Your laundry's back in business.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Seed tray setup in Exeter

Seed trays filled with compost, planted, and labeled. Your growing season started right.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Shrub trim in Exeter

Shrubs trimmed back into shape. Garden looking tidy again without the overgrown mess.

Typical rates

1-3 hrsest. £150

Soaker hose layout in Exeter

Soaker hose laid out efficiently through your beds. Water exactly where it's needed, no waste.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Solar light check in Exeter

Solar lights cleaned, repositioned, and working properly. Your path or garden glowing again.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Sprinkler setup in Exeter

Sprinkler positioned and adjusted for even lawn coverage. No more dry patches or wasted water.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Squirrel baffle in Exeter

Squirrel baffle fitted to bird feeder. Your garden birds actually get the food now.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Strimmer line replace in Exeter

Strimmer restrung with fresh line. Cuts properly again instead of just battering grass flat.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Strimming edges in Exeter

Lawn edges strimmed neat and tidy. Makes the whole garden look cared for instantly.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Sun lounger repair in Exeter

Lounger fixed up. Safe to lie on again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Swing seat restring in Exeter

Swing seat ropes replaced with safe, strong cord. Kids can play without you worrying.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tool cleaning in Exeter

Garden tools cleaned, oiled, and ready for next season. Extends tool life massively.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tool sharpening in Exeter

Garden tool blades sharpened properly. Spades slice through soil, secateurs cut cleanly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tree tie check in Exeter

Tree ties checked and adjusted. Stakes secure, trees growing properly without damage.

Typical rates

1 hrest. £60

Trellis reattach in Exeter

Fallen trellis secured back to wall or fence. Climbers supported properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Tub planting in Exeter

Large pots and planters set up properly with good drainage and compost. Plants arranged nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Washing line retension in Exeter

Saggy washing line tightened back up. Laundry hanging clear of the ground again.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Wasp nest marking in Exeter

Wasp nest location identified and marked clearly. Pest controller info provided.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Water butt clean in Exeter

Water butt emptied, scrubbed out, debris removed. Collecting clean rainwater again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Water butt empty in Exeter

Water butt emptied safely before winter or for maintenance. Drained without flooding garden.

Typical rates

30-45 minsest. £60Combine jobs

Water feature pump clean in Exeter

Water feature pump stripped down and cleaned. Flow restored, feature working properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Weed killer application in Exeter

Weedkiller applied carefully to problem areas. Spot treatment for paths, drives, and patios.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Weeding paths in Exeter

Path weeds pulled out properly - between slabs, block paving, gravel. Looks maintained again.

Typical rates

1-2 hrsest. £105

Weeding small area in Exeter

Small bed or border weeded properly. Plants visible again, looks tended instead of neglected.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Wheelbarrow repair in Exeter

Wheelbarrow fixed - puncture repaired, wheel replaced, or axle sorted. Rolling properly again.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Window box planting in Exeter

Window boxes planted up properly - drainage sorted, compost right, plants arranged nicely.

Typical rates

1-1.5 hrsest. £85

Garden-help Services in Exeter & Surrounding Areas

We provide garden-help services across Exeter and a 30 mile radius. Select your location:

Common Questions About Garden-help

Do I need to buy the compost first?

Either way works. If you've already got bags/bulk delivery sitting there, brilliant - I'll spread it. If you haven't bought it yet, I can advise on how much you need and where to get it locally. Can collect it for you if that helps.

How many plants will I need?

Depends on the size of your beds and how full you want them. As a rough guide, most bedding plants need 20-25cm spacing, so you'll get about 15-20 plants per square metre. I can work out numbers for you.

Will hanging a hammock damage my trees?

Not if done properly. I use wide tree protection straps that spread the load and won't cut into the bark. No screws or nails in the trees - just the straps that loop around. Your trees will be fine.

What's the best time of year for reseeding?

Spring or early autumn are ideal - soil's warm enough to germinate but there's usually enough rain. Can be done in summer but you'll need to water it religiously. Winter's a waste of time.

Should I buy the plants or can you get them?

Either works. If you've already bought them, I'll plant what you've got. If not, tell me what you want and I can pick them up from the garden centre - just add the cost of plants to the labour.

What's the best time to plant bedding?

Spring bedding goes in October-November for winter/spring colour. Summer bedding goes in late May after last frosts for summer colour. Planting at the right time makes a huge difference to how well they do.

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