Garden tidy general in Exeter
Professional garden tidy general services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden tidied to look cared for again - weeds cleared, borders neat, paths swept. Regular maintenance or one-off sort-out.
When The Garden Has Got Away From You
It happens. Life gets busy. One weekend you meant to tidy up becomes a month, becomes three months, becomes "oh god, I can't even see the path anymore."
Or maybe you're keeping on top of it but it's taking every spare hour and you'd rather be enjoying the garden than endlessly maintaining it.
Either way, you need help getting it back to manageable.
💡 Pro tip: Regular light tidying (monthly or fortnightly) is far easier and cheaper than letting it build up then doing a massive clearance. Prevention beats cure.
What "General Tidy" Actually Means
It's not redesigning your garden or heavy landscaping. It's the regular maintenance stuff that keeps gardens looking good:
| ✅ General Tidy Includes | ❌ Not Part of Basic Tidy |
|---|---|
| Clearing dead/dying plants | Major pruning or tree work |
| Weeding borders and paths | Planting new beds |
| Sweeping hard surfaces | Pressure washing |
| Light trimming of overgrowth | Hedge cutting |
| Edging lawns | Full lawn care program |
| Removing obvious rubbish | Heavy clearance/demolition |
The goal? Making your garden look cared for without major work.
Pricing
| Garden Size | Typical Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small courtyard/patio garden | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Average suburban garden | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Larger garden or more overgrown | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| Very neglected gardens | 4+ hrs | £210+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Waste removal extra if required - typically £10-£20 for van load.
What Gets Done
🌱 Typical Tasks
- Borders: weeds pulled, dead plants removed, edges redefined
- Paths & paving: swept clear of debris and weeds
- Lawn edges: trimmed neat if needed
- Overgrown bits: light trimming to tidy up
- Rubbish: collected and removed or bagged for collection
- Pots & containers: cleared of dead plants, tidied
✅ You get:
- Garden that looks maintained again
- Clear paths and borders
- Sense of it being manageable
- Option for regular visits to keep on top of it
Perfect for These Situations
✅ Got behind - life happened, garden didn't
✅ Regular maintenance - keep it looking good year-round
✅ Before/after events - garden party, house sale, visitors
✅ Seasonal refresh - spring startup, autumn cleardown
✅ Physical limitations - can't manage the bending/lifting
✅ Time poor - rather be using the garden than maintaining it
Why Choose Us for Garden tidy general in Exeter?
Garden looking cared for again
Borders cleared and edged
Paths swept and tidy
Regular service available
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess What's Needed
I'll walk round with you and we'll discuss priorities - what's bothering you most, what needs doing first, what can wait.
Step 2: Work Through Systematically
I'll tackle tasks in a logical order - usually worst areas first so you see progress quickly. Work methodically so nothing gets missed.
Step 3: Clear Up & Review
All waste bagged or removed, tools put away, quick walk-round so you can see what's been done and mention anything you'd like adjusted.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle garden tidying yourself? Here's how to make it less overwhelming:
🔧 Tools that help
- Decent hand fork and trowel for weeding
- Stiff brush for sweeping
- Half-moon edger for lawn edges
- Trug or bucket for collecting weeds
- Gloves (obviously)
📋 Systematic approach
- Walk round with notepad - list everything that needs doing
- Prioritize - worst bits first
- Work in sections - complete one area before moving on
- Have bags ready for waste
- Do little and often rather than marathon sessions
🌿 Efficient weeding
- Weed when soil is damp (easier to pull roots)
- Get the whole root, not just the top
- Hoe between plants to disturb seedlings before they establish
- Put weeds in bags, not compost (unless you're certain they're not seeding)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Trying to do everything in one exhausting day
- Pulling weeds when soil is bone dry
- Leaving pulled weeds lying around to re-root
- Not having enough bags/containers ready
💡 Pro trick: Set a timer for 30 minutes. Work on one area, just that area, for the full 30 minutes. You'll be amazed how much progress you make when you focus. Much better than wandering round half-finishing things.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌱 Regular is easier: Monthly tidying keeps gardens manageable. Let it go 6 months and you're looking at a full day's work. Your choice, but regular is less painful.
Seasonal work: Gardens need different things at different times - spring cleanup, summer deadheading, autumn clearance, winter tidying. I can advise what's appropriate when.
Not a gardener yourself? That's fine. I can handle all the maintenance while you just enjoy the space. Plenty of people do exactly that.
Combine with other jobs: Makes sense to tidy the garden when I'm there pressure washing the patio or clearing gutters. Already on site with tools and van.
Regular service discounts: If you want fortnightly or monthly visits, we can sort a regular schedule that works out more cost-effective than one-off bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a general garden tidy?
Typically: clearing dead plants and leaves, weeding borders and paths, sweeping hard surfaces, trimming back overgrown bits, edging lawns, removing obvious rubbish, and generally making everything look cared for. It's not heavy gardening or redesign - it's the maintenance that keeps gardens looking good.
Do you take the waste away or do I need to deal with it?
I can either bag it up for your green bin collection, load it in my van and take it away (small disposal charge), or add it to your compost heap if you've got one. We'll discuss what suits you best when I quote.
Is this for neglected gardens or regular maintenance?
Both. Some people book a one-off tidy to get on top of things, others want regular visits (fortnightly, monthly, seasonally) to keep it maintained. Either works fine.
How long does a typical garden take?
Small courtyard garden might be an hour or two. Average suburban garden 2-3 hours. Larger or more neglected gardens 3-4 hours or more. I'll give you a time estimate when I see what needs doing.
Do you do actual gardening like planting or pruning, or just tidying?
General tidy is mainly clearing, weeding, sweeping - making what's there look good. Light trimming of obviously overgrown bits is fine. Proper pruning, planting, lawn care - that's separate work we can discuss if needed.
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