Garden weeding and borders in Epsom

Hand weeding, mulching and seasonal planting for Epsom borders on clay or chalk.

Garden weeding in Epsom is steady, unglamorous work, and it’s what makes a border look looked after. We weed by hand, fork out the roots of the perennial weeds, and mulch so the next crop has a harder time getting going. On regular visits it never gets away from you.

Mulch does a different job depending on your end of town. On the chalk it holds moisture in thin soil that would otherwise dry out by June. On the clay it slowly opens the ground up, so it’s less sticky in winter and less like concrete in August.

Brambles and seedlings creeping in off the Common

If your garden backs onto Epsom Common, you’ll know the problem. The council’s appraisal for Stamford Green talks about a constant battle to keep hawthorn, blackthorn, gorse and bramble from overrunning the Common’s woodland, and gardens on the edge get the same pressure. Bramble arches root wherever they touch, and tree seedlings appear in every border. We pull seedlings while they’re small and dig bramble out at the crown, which is the only way it stays gone.

Planting that suits your soil

We keep borders full as well as clean: bulbs in autumn, seasonal bedding, containers, and lifting and dividing tired perennials. On the chalk, lavender, rosemary and scabious thrive in the sharp drainage. On the clay, roses, hardy geraniums and asters do far better than anything that hates wet feet. We’ll suggest what suits your patch. And we’ll tell you if something you love is fighting the ground.

Borders & Planting in Epsom: your questions

Anything else, just ring. You’ll speak to the people who do the work.

How much do weeding services cost in Epsom?

It depends on how big the borders are and how far they’ve got away from you. A first visit to a neglected bed takes longer than regular upkeep. We’ll look and give you a fixed price.

Do you spray weedkiller?

No. We weed by hand and hoe, and use mulch to keep weeds down. It takes a bit longer, but it’s safer around pets and planting.

Can you plant up my pots each season?

Yes. Container planting, bulbs and seasonal bedding are all part of the border work, and we can fit them into a regular visit.

My borders on the chalk dry out every summer. What helps?

A thick mulch in spring, while the soil is still damp, makes the biggest difference. After that it’s choosing plants that like sharp drainage. We’ll keep the mulch topped up as part of regular visits.