A winter tidy up for a town garden

This terraced house garden near Wimborne is usually a picture in the summer but after an autumn and winter without being touched was in need of a gardening tidy up. Our team went in and went immediately to work cutting back. Many of the shrubs had not been pruned so we tidied the hydrangea, jasmine, […]

Garden restoration after storm Eunice near Wimborne

This woodland garden near Wimborne was in need of a tidy up after storm Eunis, and some new planting to brighten up an otherwise dull and uninteresting border. Myself and team got straight to work and now the garden is looking neat and trim with the added bonus of some new plants to set the […]

A winter garden restoration for a garden in Wimborne

We have been working to restore a neglected garden near Wimborne in preparation for the growing season ahead. The garden had been left unattended and let to grow a bit wild and so, I and my gardening colleague spent a day trimming back the hedges, pruning the shrubs, virginia creeper and roses, weeding the flower […]

Winter fruit tree pruning

The dormant season is the perfect time to get your apple, pear and plum trees pruned, helping to keep them healthy and to encourage more productive fruit. Trees which are left unchecked will over the years become congested, diseased, and produce less fruit. Another good reason to keep your fruit trees in good shape is […]

We’re offering free Spring garden tidy-up quotations

Garden Tidy-Ups – Across Ferndown, Wimborne, St Leonards & St Ives One of our core services at Benita’s Garden Services is garden tidy-ups or garden restoration. We offer full and flexible garden services to fulfill all your requirements. Garden Tidy-Ups & Garden Restoration – What’s Involved? Garden tidy-ups or garden restorations can vary greatly. Sometimes […]

A spring garden near West Moors

Spring is in the air and we are open for business. Our team of skilled gardeners are experienced in all aspects of garden & grounds maintenance, and good to go so let us manage the hard work for you! We can keep your lawns looking good throughout the year with a regular weekly or fortnightly […]

Planning & Planting St Ives park near Ashley Heath

A newly restored modern bungalow surrounded by neglected lawns, shrubbery, hedges, and poor quality soil was in need of some gardening guru tlc to bring the garden back to life. We trimmed and pruned the trees, shrubs and hedges, and added organic matter to improve the soil. For ease of maintenance the steep bank was […]

How to make a garden eco-friendly and more sustainable

Are you looking for expert advice and assistance on how to create an eco-friendly & sustainable garden? Giving back to nature rather than taking from the environment will have benefits for the garden, wildlife and your local community.  The benefits of having a sustainable garden is not only beautiful but more economical as it involves […]

Pruning spring flowering shrubs

Would you like to see more flowers on your spring flowering shrubs? Planning ahead and pruning after the flowers have faded is a really effective way to encourage more flower colour into your garden or outdoor space.  Spring flowering shrubs flower on the previous year’s growth so it’s important to get your timing right.Cutting shrubs too early will cut […]

Why choose a gardener from The Gardeners Guild ?

The Gardeners Guild (TGG) is a national trade network for qualified gardeners. Established in 2006, TGG maintains a register of certified gardeners who offer garden and grounds maintenance as part of their services. TGG provides you with greater assurance when selecting a gardener. TGG members must hold at least one government endorsed horticultural qualification equal to Ofqual Level 2 […]