Totnes Gardening

Transform Your Garden Today

Whether you're looking for a one-off "Lifesaver" garden clearance or regular maintenance, Totnes Gardening can help you create a beautiful and healthy garden.

I'm Kevin Hare, a professional horticulturist and the founder of Totnes Gardening. For over 20 years, I've been cultivating my passion for horticulture right here in Devon—beginning at the renowned Dartington Hall Gardens, where I learned that a garden is more than just a space to maintain; it is a living system to be nurtured (Read more about Kevin).

Today, I bring that same level of expertise and dedication to every project across Totnes and the South Hams, whether it's a town courtyard in Bridgetown or a country estate in Staverton.

  • Standard Horticultural Rate: From £35 per hour for regular weekly or fortnightly maintenance, pruning, and general upkeep.

  • Specialist & Project Rate: £35–£45+ per hour for complex rewilding, bespoke garden design, and specialist installations.

✅ 100% Battery-Powered "Quiet Gardening" (70% lower noise & no petrol fumes)

✅ Fully Insured Public Liability

✅ Registered Waste Carrier No. CBDL612576 (All green waste removed & composted legally)

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🌿 Core Garden Maintenance (Top Requested Services)

Available for regular weekly or fortnightly contracts, or as one-off clearances to get your outdoor space back under control (See full details on the Services page).

  • Regular Garden Maintenance: Dependable weekly or fortnightly upkeep to keep domestic and public gardens sharp year-round.

  • Grass Cutting & Lawn Edging: Precision lawn mowing and crisp edging for neat lawns and pathways.

  • Hedge & Tree Care: Ornamental shaping, rural and agricultural boundary trimming, and seasonal shrub pruning.

  • Overgrown Garden Clearance & Waste Removal: Taming neglected areas, bramble and ivy removal, and licensed green waste disposal.

  • Weeding & Border Care: Careful hand-weeding, mulching, and organic weed control for healthy soil and plants.

  • Seasonal Leaf Clearance & Storm Recovery: Dormant-season pruning, leaf removal to prevent lawn rot, and rapid clearance after storm damage.

🌱 Lawns, Rewilding & Specialist Landscaping

From traditional turf care to biodiversity-focused design (View examples in the Gallery):

  • Lawns & Groundwork: Full ground preparation, turf laying using locally sourced turf, grass seeding, aeration, and moss control.

  • Rewilding & "Quiet" Eco-Gardening: Native "Totnes Mix" wildflower meadows (Reset, Sow, Tread), fish-free wildlife ponds, log habitats, and 100% chemical-free organic care using homemade compost tea and seaweed extract.

  • Garden Design & Soft Landscaping: Tailored planting plans for cottage, courtyard, and Japanese-style spaces, plus bespoke vegetable planters.

  • Specialist Services: High-end Cold Plunge Pool design and installation, hardscaping TLC, and Garden Staging ("Selling the View") to manicure grounds immediately before property viewings.

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🤝 Why Choose Totnes Gardening?

Inviting a gardener into your property requires trust. My goal is to offer not just a service, but complete peace of mind (Read client feedback on our Reviews page).

  • 🌱 Experience: Over two decades of local horticultural knowledge, understanding Devon's specific soil and climate.

  • 🔋 The "Quiet Gardening" Philosophy: 100% battery-powered tools that enhance the peace of your home rather than disturbing it.

  • 🤝 Reliability: Fully insured and committed to clear communication. I turn up when I say I will.

  • ♻️ Responsibility: Registered Environment Agency Waste Carrier (No. CBDL612576). All green waste is removed and composted legally.

📍 My Patch: Where I Work

Totnes Gardening is a dedicated local service caring for gardens throughout the South Hams, including:

Totnes • Bridgetown • Dartington • Staverton • Berry Pomeroy • Stoke Gabriel • Harberton • Ashprington • Littlehempston

(If you are located near these areas, please get in touch—I am always happy to discuss projects in the wider local area.)

Let's Cultivate Your Space

Whether you need a full garden clearance, a biodiversity plan, or just regular, reliable maintenance:

TOTNES GARDENING

Email: kevin@totnesgardening.co.uk

✅ Fully Insured Public Liability

✅ Registered Waste Carrier No. CBDL612576

Kevin Ian Hare Limited | Company No. 15593821