Summer garden maintenance in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional summer garden maintenance help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable seasonal services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£210
Typical Duration
1-4 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Regular garden maintenance through summer to keep things tidy and under control. Weeding, edging, tidying - whatever it needs each visit to stay looking good.
### Stay on Top of Summer Growth
Gardens in Devon **explode** in summer. One week it's tidy, two weeks later you can't see the path.
Regular maintenance keeps things manageable - **much easier than letting it all get away from you** and facing a massive clear-up in September.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Book every 2-3 weeks through peak season (June-August). Monthly is fine either side of that. You'll spend less overall than big one-off tidy-ups.
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### What Actually Gets Done?
It varies by visit depending what needs attention:
| ✅ Typical Visit | ❌ Not Included | |-----------------|-----------------| | Weeding beds and borders | Lawn treatments/seeding | | Edging paths and lawn edges | Specialist pruning | | Deadheading spent flowers | Tree work | | Tidying pots and containers | Garden design/planting plans | | Clearing paths and patios | Landscaping projects |
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### How It Works
**🔧 Each Visit**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check** | Quick walk round to see what needs doing | | **Prioritise** | Worst areas first, then general tidy | | **Work** | Systematic clear of weeds, edges, paths | | **Clear** | Waste composted/binned/removed |
**📦 You're Left With** - Tidy beds and clear paths - Edges looking sharp - Pots and containers refreshed - Garden under control for another few weeks
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### Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Time Per Visit | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Small courtyard/patio | 1 hr | **£60** | | Average town garden | 2-2.5 hrs | **£110-£135** | | Larger/overgrown garden | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. First visit usually takes longer if things have got ahead of you.*
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **Can't keep up** - work, kids, life gets in the way
✅ **Away often** - don't want to return to a jungle
✅ **Not a gardener** - you like a tidy garden but not the actual gardening
✅ **Physical limits** - bending and kneeling getting harder
Why Choose Us for Summer garden maintenance in Ottery St Mary?
Regular visits to keep on top of growth
Weeding, edging, tidying as needed
Garden waste removed or composted
Flexible scheduling through the season
What to Expect
### Step 1: Quick Assessment I walk round with you (or on my own if you're out) to see what needs tackling. First visit we'll chat about priorities and frequency. ### Step 2: Systematic Tidy Work through beds, borders, edges, paths. Weeds out, edges sharp, obvious mess cleared. Not fussy perfectionism - just good, tidy maintenance. ### Step 3: Waste Sorted Everything composted or binned. Garden left tidy and ready for you to enjoy again.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌱 **Want to learn?** I'm happy to show you what I'm doing and why - better to help you maintain it yourself than keep you dependent on me. **Booking regular visits?** Block book monthly visits and we'll agree frequency. I'll adjust timing based on growth rates and what your garden actually needs. **Holiday coming up?** Schedule a visit for just before you leave and just after you're back. Stops you returning to chaos. **Older Exeter gardens** often have amazing mature plants that just need keeping in check. I'll work with what you've got rather than suggesting ripping things out.
Frequently Asked Questions about Summer garden maintenance in Ottery St Mary
What does summer garden maintenance actually include?
Whatever your garden needs that visit - usually weeding beds and borders, edging lawns, tidying pots, deadheading flowers, clearing paths. I'm not a gardener so I don't do planting or pruning, but I'll keep things tidy and under control.
How often should I book maintenance visits?
Depends on your garden. Some people want fortnightly through peak growing season (May-August), others monthly. We can be flexible - more often when it's growing fast, less when it calms down.
What do you do with the garden waste?
If you've got a compost heap or green bin I'll use that. If not, I can take it away for a small extra charge. Most people prefer the compost option - free fertiliser for next year.
Can you mow the lawn as part of maintenance?
I can do basic mowing if you've got a working mower, but I'm not set up for lawns as a main service. The maintenance is more about keeping beds tidy, paths clear, and everything looking cared for.
What if I need something extra doing on a visit?
Just let me know - if it's quick I'll just crack on. Bigger jobs (fence panel repair, new raised bed, etc.) I can either do there and then if I've got time, or schedule properly for another visit.
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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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