Always the Same Face
You’ll deal directly with me every time—never an unfamiliar contractor or a rushed crew.
📍 Serving Brockenhurst, Lymington, New Milton, Everton, Sway & nearby areas
Dependable Local Garden Maintenance & Special Projects
Thoughtful, unhurried garden care and project support for residents in Lymington, Pennington, Sway, Everton, New Milton, Brockenhurst and surrounding villages.
👮♂️ Former Police Officer
🎓 Former University Lecturer
Tom Chapman
Your local independent gardener
- Punctual & reliable: Always the same familiar face every visit.
- Transparent pricing: A straightforward rate with no hidden extras.
- Unhurried work: Dedicated appointments for a careful finish.
Meet Your Gardener
A thoughtful, reliable pair of hands for your outdoor space
After a 20-year career in higher education as a university lecturer, and serving as a police officer before that, I have stepped into semi-retirement to focus on practical, hands-on work within our immediate local community.
I look after a small, dedicated circle of local gardens for residents who value reliability, integrity and a high standard of care. You’ll deal directly with me—not a large crew or an unfamiliar contractor.
Punctual & Respectful
I aim to arrive on schedule, work carefully and treat your property with respect.
Paced for Quality
Dedicated appointments allow time to focus on careful work and a tidy finish.
Services & Offerings
Regular garden upkeep and flexible project assistance
Regular Garden Maintenance
Regular fortnightly or weekly upkeep to keep your garden neat and flourishing.
£25/hr · £50 for a 2-hour visit
- Lawns & edging: Mowing, strimming and defined lawn borders.
- Borders: Hand-weeding, deadheading and seasonal mulching.
- Shrubs & hedges: Domestic hedge trimming, shaping and clearing walkways.
- Seasonal tidying: Leaf clearance and spring or autumn garden preparation.
Garden Projects
Flexible support for specific garden improvements and practical jobs.
Project quotes available
- Fence & timber care: Painting and staining fences, sheds and outdoor timber.
- Plant sourcing: Accompaniment to local garden centres or help sourcing plants.
- Pressure washing: Refreshing patios, pathways and seating areas.
- Border refreshes: Planting beds and containers or installing raised beds.
Planning a Larger Garden Project?
Some projects call for specialist help beyond my regular garden care. See local businesses offering complementary services.
View my local recommendationsBefore and After
A recent patio and pond refresh
Simple & transparent
Ask about availability
£25 / hr
Standard 2-hour appointment: £50 per visit
A straightforward rate for regular maintenance, with project work discussed and agreed in advance.
Unhurried standards: Dedicated time to work carefully and tidy up afterwards.
Flexible scheduling: Regular maintenance visits or project bookings.
Green waste: Waste arrangements can be discussed to suit your garden.
Get In Touch
Let’s discuss your garden requirements or arrange a friendly visit