Welcome to The Garden Boot Company
Professional Garden Services in South Devon
We at The Garden Boot Company, proudly based in Newton Abbot, are dedicated to excellence in garden services across South Devon. Our passion for pristine gardens shines through in all we do, whether it’s a quaint backyard or a sprawling vineyard. With over fifteen years of professional experience, including four influential years at the National Trust, we bring a wealth of knowledge and an unmatched enthusiasm to every task.
The services we offer are infused with a deep understanding from a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, and are tailored to meet the unique needs of your space. Please scroll my homepage to see a selection of properties and gardens that we are proud to showcase how we maintain and upkeep them through the seasons. You can find out a little more about the company and myself on the about us page.
Crafting beautiful, vibrant gardens is our speciality at the Garden Boot Company. We understand that a garden is more than just a space; it’s a living, breathing oasis that can transform your environment. Our expertise in garden maintenance, particularly in the South Devon area, allows us to bring life to any space, big or small.
Whether you’re in Newton Abbot, Dartmoor, Exeter or the wider South Devon region, our garden services are designed to create stunning outdoor areas that resonate with natural beauty and tranquility. From lush green lawns that serve as the perfect backdrop to your outdoor activities, to intricate flower beds bursting with color and life, we ensure every aspect of your garden contributes to an overall picture of vitality and charm.
But don’t just take our word for it, keep scrolling on and see for yourself.
Portfolio Properties
With my website I am showcasing some of the beautiful properties I build and maintain in South Devon. Below as you scroll through my site you shall see the Hator Garden I build and maintain as well as properties in Exeter, Lustleigh, Torquay and Trusham.
Location: Teign Valley, South Devon
Frequency: 2 people once a week half a day
Services in focus: Grass care, Tree care, Flower beds, Soft landscaping
Maintaining a large garden with sweeping views of the Teign Valley
This property consists of a mature landscaped garden built in the 1970s with beautiful views over the Teign valley that had become overgrown. The garden has many sections, including wide, winding grassed pathways, a raised orchard, a flat lawn, several shrub and flower beds, allotment areas for fruit and vegetable growing, and greenhouses.
The Garden Boot Company worked with the client to rejuvenate the garden and return it to its former glory.
On a weekly basis, a team of two gardeners tidied the shrub and flower beds removing bramble, ivy and weeds and pruned the shrubs. The trees in the orchard needed a lot of care which we gave them by removing ivy, limbing up branches taking away dead/overgrown trees, and opening up the vista.
We improved the grass, scarified the lawns, seeded grass paths and straightened up path edges, making the grass look lush and cared for. We redesigned raised flower beds and boundaries that had aged and weathered across the garden.
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Our Services undertaken in the Teign valley
Scarification & Grass Care
If you’re not happy with your current lawn or maybe you’d like to create a new one, we’re here to help. Our comprehensive lawn care services include everything from mowing and strimming to expert scarification, lawn repairs, edge cutting, aerating & overseeding, top dressing, and complete lawn creation.
Whether you are starting from scratch or seeking to enhance an existing lawn, our skilled team employs advanced techniques to ensure the best results.
Our scarification process is particularly effective for removing thatch and moss which promotes healthier grass growth and a more vibrant lawn. Trust us to transform your outdoor space with our expert lawn care services.
Bed creation & soil care
Whether you are looking for late summer perennials, vegetable beds, vibrant spring bulbs, a shrub border, a Mediterranean border, or serene woodland borders, we can help you design and implement the ideal bed to suit your landscape’s unique character.
At the Garden Boot Company , we collaborate with you to create an engaging arrangement of plants, ensuring each one is perfectly suited to its location in your South Devon garden.
Interested in supporting local wildlife? Our expertise in ecology and sustainable garden practices enables us to develop wildlife-friendly environments. Using our deep knowledge, honed by a degree in Ecology, we design gardens that encourage all flora and fauna, big and small, to thrive and flourish.
In the raised vegetable beds shown here, we are sifting stones to get the soil at an optimum level for planting, a specialist service we offer that delves a little deeper into soil care and sustainable ecology.
Woodland & Tree care
At the Garden Boot Company, we specialise in comprehensive tree care across our South Devon gardens. Our professional offerings include tree felling, hedge laying, pruning and shaping, ensuring your landscape is maintained to the highest standards.
Additionally, our services extend to brush cutting, bramble clearance and wood chipping. We have our own large wood chipper/shredder that is manoeuvrable around the garden. For those with a log burner or open fireplace, we provide a tailored service where we can process and size your wood, storing it to meet your specific requirements.
Our team is led by Dan, who holds a full chainsaw licence and a tree surveying ticket, ensuring all operations are conducted safely and competently.
If you need tree care service in South Devon, trust our qualified professionals to manage your project with expertise and precision. Here, you can see Dan putting organic feed on apple trees to help the orchard with this year’s fruit.
If you have any woodland, orchard or general tree care requirements, contact us using our online form or call today to speak to Dan.
Location: Layered gardens at Lustleigh in Dartmoor
Frequency: 3 people once a week, half a day
Services in focus: Soft landscaping, Tree planting, Turfing, Wall building
Creating an English garden with elements of a Mediterranean planting in the heart of Dartmoor
Dartmoor has its own microclimate, which means a solid understanding of the local conditions is crucial to making the garden successful. Part of this knowledge is knowing where trees, shrubs, and plants are placed. This is the knowledge we have in abundance at the Garden Boot Company. When asked to design and build a garden I get excited; the process allows me to submerge my knowledge of ecology and understanding of the seasons and local environment.
Here on the edge of Dartmoor, this large, varied garden requires our three-man team to work together for four hours once a week to maintain and create a beautiful garden. We’re particularly proud of our woodland tree planting and winding woodland paths.
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Our Services undertaken in Lustleigh
Soft Landscaping
With more than fifteen years of expertise in soft landscaping, we at the Garden Boot Company specialise in crafting custom garden designs and transforming outdoor spaces using our experience and knowledge.
At the Lustleigh garden pictured, we provided soft landscaping services that included woodland paths, seating terraces, granite stone steps, railway sleeper-style raised beds, and dry stone walling. By incorporating soft landscaping into garden design, property owners can have a beautiful space with numerous ecological and natural aesthetic benefits.
If you’re looking to completely transform your garden or just enhance a small segment in South Devon, look no further. Our skilled team is equipped with diverse machinery to tackle any project, guaranteeing precision and efficiency at every step. We pride ourselves on collaborating closely with our clients, blending their vision with our expertise to create the garden of your dreams.
Tree planting
In the picturesque settings of Lustleigh, South Devon, garden tree planting requires a thoughtful approach. Our expert guidance has given a real sense of balance to the trees of this garden.
We specialise in selecting tree varieties that maintain their charm without overwhelming the space and offer insight tailored to enhance year-round visual appeal. Whether you choose species that retain their foliage in winter or deciduous, each choice considers the individual aspect of your garden. Here, the backdrop was a beautiful Dartmoor valley, and some trees were chosen for their ability to withstand heavy pruning and to keep the stunning views.
This careful planning ensures that each tree not only fits your garden’s aesthetic and spatial requirements but also contributes to the enduring beauty and balance of your sanctuary through the seasons.
If you have a garden project that you are planning to plant trees in contact us using our online form or call today to speak to Dan.
Turfing
Laying garden turf achieves optimal results in mid-autumn, although installation can effectively occur anytime from mid-autumn to early spring, provided the soil conditions are right. In this garden’s microclimate, the south-facing slope quickly dries out, so timing is imperative.
We at the Garden Boot Company use our understanding of seasons and ecology to maximise the returns in your garden. Before undertaking any job, we give you our knowledge of expert timing, matching the requirements of your location and providing stunning results.
Please reach out to Daniel via our contact page to discuss your needs.
Location: Bungalow in the shadow of Haytor, Dartmoor
Frequency: 2 people once a week half a day
Services in focus: Pruning, Plant beds, Grass cutting
Rewarding bungalow gardens boasting beautiful views of Haytor
Working within gardens with Dartmoor as a backdrop is a great location but provides challenges and considerations to our
We commit three people for half a day a week to gardening services here in Haytor, as the clients decided upon extra garden features, such as an allotment to grow seasonal fruit and vegetables, and planting a field with an arboretum and wildflower /hay meadow.
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Our Services undertaken in Haytor
General Garden Maintenance
Nothing can beat growing vegetables of your own. Our clients in Haytor wanted to do just that, so we plotted out a small area in their gardens for them to do so.
We rotavated and conditioned the soil. layed out access paths, planted vegetables, fruit trees and soft fruit frames. Future plans include cold frames and a greenhouse.
If your garden needs features added that can help you add sustainability to your land, look no further than the Garden Boot Company to plan, build and maintain every aspect of the work.
Contact Dan today to discuss your requirements.
Hedge trimming & Pruning
In the stunning landscapes of South Devon, Newton Abbot, and Dartmoor, every hedge is manageable for our skilled team. Whether you need a slight trim or a comprehensive reshaping, we are fully equipped to manage any task. Our team utilises advanced garden platform ladders and long reach machinery, ensuring every hedge is manageable and in proportion to its requirements.
If you’re unsure how to maintain your hedge or garden plants, we’re here to perform the necessary work and guide and educate you on the best practices for garden care. With our help, you’ll become well-versed in maintaining your garden’s beauty through the changing seasons, turning you into a gardening expert in your own right.
Location: The Brickhouse Vineyard
Frequency: 3 people once a week half a day
Services in focus: Border creation, Soft landscaping, Flower beds, Grass care
A Breathtaking Wedding Venue with huge grounds and a vineyard to boot!
The Garden Boot Company has worked at the Brickhouse Vineyard, a Wedding venue just outside Exeter, for over five years. We undertake a variety of gardening maintenance roles in their gardens and grounds to help keep them as amazing as possible for the wedding clients.
When working with clients like the Brickhouse Vineyard, we collaborate closely to create the correct mood in planting always leaving the venue at a high level of upkeep, meticulously ensuring everything looks at its best.
Here is just a little selection of services we undertake using three people committing half a day a week.
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Our Services undertaken at the Brickhouse Vineyard
Planting & Bed Creation
No matter what type of flower bed you envision, The Garden Boot Company can expertly craft it, particularly at esteemed locations like The Brickhouse Vineyard wedding venue in Exeter.
Whether you desire vibrant late summer perennials, a natural wildflower meadow, colourful spring bulbs, a lush shrub border, a Mediterranean-themed border, or serene woodland borders, our team has the skills and expertise to bring your vision to life.
At The Garden Boot Company, we take pride in serving the Exeter, Newton Abbot, South Devon, and Dartmoor regions; we are not just gardeners but creators of biodiversity-rich landscapes. These sustainable gardens support local wildlife and provide breathtaking backdrops, such as at The Brickhouse Vineyard wedding venue.
Border care & Upkeep
Our estate gardening maintenance services ensure that each floral arrangement and flower bed is meticulously cared for, enhancing the venue’s charm for every event.
As the seasons transition, each garden bed at The Brickhouse Vineyard requires specialised attention. Our comprehensive services cover everything from basic weeding and soil turning/raking to more intricate tasks such as deadheading, small shrub pruning, cutting back, mulching, edging, lifting and feeding plants.
Each task is crucial in maintaining the garden’s aesthetic and health, ensuring that The Brickhouse Vineyard remains a picturesque setting for weddings and events throughout the year.
Our team’s commitment to excellence in garden care makes The Garden Boot Company a trusted partner in the upkeep of the areas most beautiful estate gardens, helping to create memorable and scenic experiences at The Brickhouse Vineyard wedding venue and other venues all year round.
Vineyard Maintenance
As Britain’s climate warms, vineyards are appearing in many more estates. The Garden Boot Company specialises in crafting beautiful, vibrant gardens, but vineyard maintenance is also crucial, and so plays a part of our maintenance schedule at venues such as this.
Whether you’re in Newton Abbot, Exeter or the wider South Devon region, our garden services are designed to create stunning outdoor areas that resonate with natural beauty and tranquillity.
If you have any garden estate requirements, please get in touch to discuss further.
Location: Bovey Tracey, South Devon
Frequency: 2 people half a day every two weeks
Services in focus: Wall building, Grass care, Pruning, Pond maintenance, Compost bins building
A well-proportioned, hand-built garden that needed a (few) helping hands!
My client’s garden in Bovey Tracey was lovingly hand-built and designed by the owners, as was the house; the garden just needs a little maintenance to keep it looking its best.
That’s where the Garden Boot Company came into play! Our tasks include grass care, border maintenance, border wall builds, pruning, tree care, and further specialised tasks such as soil improvement using tools like a hollow tiner, which reduces soil compaction and gets seed, drainage, and nutrients into the soil.
We also built a custom three-tier compost bin that readies the compost from food waste and garden waste, allowing for its eventual use on flower beds. This all adds to the sustainable life cycle of a garden, allowing the owners to focus on the more important things in life, like enjoying their garden through the seasons.
Here is a tiny selection of gardening services we get on with weekly to keep it looking it’s best.
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Our Services undertaken in Bovey Tracey
Garden wall builds
A seasoned hand at dry stone walling, I take pride in natural wall building methods that use stones from the land to keep a very natural look in your garden. This helps gardens blend effortlessly into the setting and adds solid structure to the garden..
Here, we used stones gathered from the garden and matched the main feature wall made from iron stone, a frequently found tough slate of South Devon.
If you have any garden wall requirements feel free to get in touch, and we can discuss further.
Soil Spreading to promote even grass texture
Many people don’t realise that healthy soil is fundamental to healthy grass, at the Bovey Tracey property shown here, we use a machine called a hollow tiner, which, as mentioned earlier, which reduces the compaction of the soil by taking small plugs of soil and grass out to provide aeration.
We then add a layer of material on top of the grass. This is done via a ‘landzee’ soil spreader. The material can be mixed like seed and compost or sand and topsoil. It’s evenly and quickly applied and allows for great results.
If you feel your grass requires a little tender loving care, reach out to the Garden Boot Company to go through how we can help.
Compost bins and sustainable structures
We always look to composting in the gardens we care for, as it is so good for soil composition, we believe that removing green waste can have a negative impact on gardens, though some weeds are best disposed of!
In this image we show a compost bin setup features a traffic light system for our users and dpc plastic lining to restrict the ingress of ivy & bind weed.
