Meet Phil

I’ve many years of gardening experience, in my own time at first, following in my Grandad's footsteps. Then 9 years working for various landscaping and arboculturalist companies before going self employed just over 5 years ago. Read more...

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Robin on plantpot

Seed sowings speed up from this month on - what will you sow? If you were only to try one plant, how about a chilli? Read More.

Phil's Portrait by Brock Elbank

I've been shot by Brock Elbank for a series of 80 portraits of people sporting impressive and interesting facial hair that will go on display at Somerset House, central London, in March. Read More.

Permaculture

Pea plantQuite often seen as an alternative approach to gardening, permaculture may be soon be the most sensible approach. Read more...

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Feb142017

D Melly - Bath

"It was back in 2012 that I first engaged Phil to work on my mother's garden, having found him through an internet search.  Since then, he has visited the garden three or four times a year to tackle any jobs that required addressing.  These have included tidying the borders, cleaning up after bad weather, tackling weeds, hedge trimming and the occasional project (such as water-jetting the paving stones).  The biggest project that he has undertaken was the replacement of a dilapidated pergola (picture attached) in 2014.  I have found Phil to be diligent, reliable and cost-effective - and most reassuring in his dealings with my elderly mother."