Tub planting in Dawlish
Looking for professional tub planting help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Large tubs and planters set up properly for you - drainage sorted, good compost, plants arranged nicely. Takes the backache out of doing big pots, especially the heavy ones.
### When Pot Planting Feels Like a Chore
You've bought the **lovely big planters** for the patio. Maybe even splashed out on nice plants and proper compost.
Then you remember you've got to actually fill the bloody things. Heavy compost bags, bending over massive pots, aching back, muddy hands - suddenly it's less "Chelsea Flower Show" and more "I've made a terrible mistake."
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Large planters are much easier to fill before you move them into final position - wet compost weighs a ton.
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### Why It's Worth Getting Help
Bad planting setup = dead plants in three months. Good setup = they actually thrive.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Drainage holes or layer of crocks | Plants sitting in water, roots rotting | | Compost to right level (not too high) | Soil washing out over the sides | | Plants spaced with room to grow | Everything crammed in, competing | | Heavy pots positioned before filling | You trying to move 80kg of wet compost |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Position** | Heavy pots moved to final spots (before filling!) | | **Prep** | Drainage sorted, crocks if needed | | **Plant** | Compost in, plants arranged nicely, watered |
**📦 What You Need to Provide** - The pots/tubs/planters - Plants you want in them - Compost (multipurpose for most things) - Crocks or gravel if pots have no drainage holes
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### Pricing Guide
| Setup | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | 2-3 large tubs | 1 hr | **£60** | | 4-5 medium pots | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Whole patio setup (6+ pots) | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Drilling drainage holes included if practical.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Large heavy planters** - the proper job needs two people really
✅ **Bad back / mobility** - bending and lifting is hard work
✅ **Just moved in** - getting the garden started quickly
✅ **Big seasonal refresh** - winter to summer changeover
Why Choose Us for Tub planting in Dawlish?
Drainage sorted so plants don't drown
Quality compost at the right level
Plants spaced and arranged properly
Heavy pots positioned for you
What to Expect
### Step 1: Position Pots If they're not already where you want them, I move them into place now - while they're still light and empty. ### Step 2: Sort Drainage Check for holes, drill them if needed (and possible), or set up with crocks/gravel so water doesn't sit at the bottom. ### Step 3: Plant Up Compost in at the right level, plants arranged and spaced properly, topped up and watered in. Job done, you can enjoy them.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish 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 Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌧️ **Devon rain disclaimer:** What looks nicely full in August might wash down by September. It's normal - just top up the compost level in spring. **Doing seasonal displays?** Spring to summer, summer to autumn - I can help swap them over. Most people dread the physical work more than the actual planting. **Big Victorian-style planters or half barrels?** They're beautiful but properly heavy. Get them positioned right first time - you won't want to move them once they're planted.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tub planting in Dawlish
What's included in tub planting?
I set up your tubs with proper drainage (crocks or holes), fill them with the right compost, and plant everything up nicely. You provide the pot, plants, and compost - I do the physical work and make sure it's done right so your plants actually thrive.
Can you help choose plants for my pots?
I'm a handyman not a garden designer, but I know the basics - sun or shade, what survives Devon winters, what's easy vs fussy. If you've already bought plants, I'll arrange them nicely. If you haven't, I can offer practical suggestions.
Do the tubs need to already be in position?
No - I can move them for you, which is handy because large planters get very heavy once they're full of wet compost. Tell me where you want them and I'll position them before filling.
What if my pots don't have drainage holes?
I can drill them if it's possible (plastic, thin metal) or we set them up with a good layer of crocks at the bottom. Drainage matters - sitting in waterlogged compost kills most plants pretty quickly.
How many tubs can you plant in a session?
Depends on size. A couple of big half-barrel planters or four-five smaller pots usually takes 1-1.5 hours. Really large setups (whole patio's worth) will take longer - I'll estimate when I know what you've got.
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