Bedding planting in Crediton
Looking for professional bedding planting help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Crediton
Bedding plants properly spaced and planted out for instant garden colour. Old plants cleared, soil prepped, new plants in and watered - seasonal displays done right.
### Instant Garden Colour in an Afternoon
**Nothing transforms a dull garden faster than bedding plants**. Fresh spring colour after winter, or vibrant summer displays - seasonal bedding gives you that just-finished look all year round.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Bedding plants are high-impact, low-commitment. Don't like petunias? Try something else next season. Perfect for experimenting with colour schemes.
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### Why Proper Planting Matters
**Spacing, depth, and watering** - get these wrong and your bedding struggles or dies. Get them right and you'll have months of colour.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Plants spaced for mature size | Crammed in too tight, compete for water | | Planted at correct depth | Too deep (stem rot) or too shallow (dry out) | | Soil improved with compost | Shoved into compacted soil | | Thoroughly watered after planting | Left dry, half of them die in the first week |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Process**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Clear** | Old bedding removed, soil turned over | | **Prep** | Quick compost mix-in if soil needs it | | **Plant** | New bedding set out, spaced properly, planted | | **Water** | Everything thoroughly watered in |
**📦 You're Left With** - Instant colour in your beds - Plants properly spaced to grow - Clean edges and tidied borders - Old bedding cleared away
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### Pricing Guide
| Bed Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Small front bed (couple of trays) | 45-60 mins | **£60** | | Average beds (4-6 trays) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Large beds or multiple areas | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Plant costs extra if I'm supplying them.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Seasonal swaps** - spring to summer, summer to autumn displays
✅ **Special occasions** - want the garden looking brilliant for an event
✅ **New homeowners** - instant colour while you plan long-term planting
✅ **Containers & hanging baskets** - freshen up pots and planters
Why Choose Us for Bedding planting in Crediton?
Plants properly spaced for growth
Soil prepared before planting
Everything watered in well
Advice on ongoing care
What to Expect
### Step 1: Clear The Old Pull out whatever's there - dead summer bedding, tired spring displays, or just weeds. Turn the soil over to break it up. ### Step 2: Layout & Plant Set the new plants out in their positions first so spacing looks right, then plant them one by one at the right depth. ### Step 3: Water In Thorough watering after planting settles the soil around roots and gives them the best start. I'll run through ongoing watering needs based on the season.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌡️ **Timing is everything:** Summer bedding before last frost = dead plants. Spring bedding too late = you miss the display. Check local frost dates (usually mid-May for Devon, but varies). **Container planting?** Same service - I can plant up pots, planters, hanging baskets, window boxes. Just include that when you ask for a quote. **Want it to last?** Regular deadheading (removing dead flowers) and weekly feeding with liquid fertiliser keeps bedding flowering for months. I can show you what to deadhead if you're not sure. **Colour schemes?** Single colours look more sophisticated (all white, all purple, etc.). Mixed trays look more cottage garden. Complementary colours (orange and purple, yellow and blue) are punchy. Your choice!
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedding planting in Crediton
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.
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.
Will you remove the old bedding first?
Yes - I'll clear out whatever's there, give the soil a quick turn over, and plant the new stuff. If the beds are absolutely choked with weeds, that might need doing as a separate clearance job first.
How long will the bedding last?
Spring bedding (pansies, primulas, etc.) lasts from autumn through to May. Summer bedding (petunias, begonias, etc.) lasts from May to first frosts. Basically one display per season, then swap it out.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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