Gardeners in Richmond
Regular gardeners for Richmond, Kew, Ham and Petersham, from a family firm based in Surbiton.
Flourish Landscaping looks after gardens across Richmond, from the town and Richmond Hill to Kew, Ham, Petersham and East Sheen. We are based in Surbiton, a short drive away, and our round already includes gardens in Richmond and Ham.
The gardeners are our own staff, trained in horticulture. The round is overseen by Craig Davis, BSc (Hons) Horticulture.
What we do on a visit
- Lawns mown and edged, and fed in season.
- Borders weeded, deadheaded and cut back at the right time of year.
- Hedges, shrubs and climbers pruned to shape.
- Paths and patios swept and kept clear of weeds.
- Leaves cleared in autumn.
- Green waste taken away and recycled.
Looking after Richmond gardens
Richmond gardens range from walled town gardens near the river to large plots with mature trees on Richmond Hill and in Petersham. Close to the Thames, in Kew, Ham and Petersham, the ground is mostly river gravel and silt, which drains fast and dries out in summer. Higher up, towards East Sheen, there is more London Clay. The two need different care, so we set feeding, mulching and watering to suit the garden. See our guide to improving clay soil.
Much of Richmond is in conservation areas, and many trees are protected. We check before any tree work and can make the council application for you. You can see one Richmond garden we look after on our Richmond maintenance project page.
Prices
| Garden | Per visit | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Small | £100, our minimum visit | £1,200 for monthly visits, up to about £2,200 fortnightly in the growing season |
| Medium | from £170 | about £4,250 for 25 visits |
| Large | £250 to £340 | about £6,250 to £8,500 for 25 visits |
All prices plus VAT. We confirm your price in writing after a free visit.
How the maintenance contract works
- A fixed price per visit, agreed in writing before we start.
- Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits, to suit the garden and the season.
- Invoiced monthly for the visits made.
- Green waste taken away and recycled, charged per bag.
- Prices reviewed each April.
- One month’s notice from either side.
- Extra work, such as a hedge reduction or new planting, is quoted before we do it.
Common questions
How much does a gardener cost in Richmond?
From £100 a visit plus VAT for a small garden. A medium garden on 25 visits a year is about £4,250 plus VAT. We confirm the price in writing after a free visit.
Which parts of Richmond do you cover?
Richmond town and Richmond Hill, Kew, Ham, Petersham and East Sheen. We also take on gardens in Twickenham and Teddington where they sit near the round.
Do I need council consent for tree work in Richmond?
Often, yes. Many Richmond gardens are in a conservation area or have trees under a Tree Preservation Order. We check before any tree work and can make the application for you.
Do you do one-off garden tidies?
Yes. A one-off tidy or clearance is priced as a separate job once we have seen the garden.
More from Flourish
For a new patio, new planting or a full redesign, see garden design and landscaping in Richmond. We also cover garden maintenance in Twickenham, Kingston and Surbiton, large gardens and small and low-maintenance gardens. All our maintenance services are on the garden maintenance page.
