Garden Maintenance in Cornwall

Garden maintenance in Cornwall is regular, scheduled care that keeps your garden tidy, healthy and under control all year round. A garden maintenance service covers the jobs that need doing again and again: lawn mowing and edging, hedge trimming, weeding, border upkeep and removing garden waste. Visits are weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on the size of your garden and how you like it kept.

Kernow Landscape Gardening provides regular garden maintenance for homes in Redruth, Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Helston and across Cornwall, for homeowners, busy families, older residents and second-home owners who want a reliable garden without the weekend work.

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What does a garden maintenance service include?

A regular maintenance visit is built around the jobs your garden needs. Every garden is different, but visits typically cover the following.

Lawn mowing and edging

The lawn is cut to a sensible height for the season, the edges are cleaned up where grass meets beds and paths, and clippings are removed. Regular cutting keeps the lawn even and stops it getting too long to cut properly. See grass cutting and lawn mowing for more.

Hedge and shrub trimming

Hedges and shrubs are trimmed back to keep their shape and stop them spreading onto paths, windows and neighbours’ gardens. I check for nesting birds before every cut, and larger reductions are done outside nesting season. See hedge trimming for more.

Weeding

Borders, beds, paths and gravel are weeded by hand so weeds are removed at the root, not just cut off at the top. Doing it little and often is far easier than dealing with a bed that has been left for months. See weed removal for more.

Border and bed upkeep

Beds are kept tidy, with dead growth cut back and edges kept clean, so the planting you’ve paid for stays looking good.

General tidying and waste removal

Paths, patios and corners are swept and tidied, and all garden waste is taken away and disposed of properly, so you don’t have a pile to deal with.

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Who is regular garden maintenance for?

Regular maintenance is the right choice if:

You’d rather spend your weekends enjoying the garden than working in it
Your garden grows faster than you can keep up with, especially in spring and summer
You’ve just had a tidy-up or clearance and want to keep it that way
You’re older, have limited mobility or a busy work schedule, or live elsewhere part of the year
You look after a holiday let or second home and need the garden kept presentable

If your garden has already got away from you, that’s fine. I can start with a one-off tidy-up and then move you onto regular visits, with no judgement.

How often does a garden need maintaining?

Most gardens do best with fortnightly visits through the growing season and monthly visits in winter. The right frequency depends on a few things:

Weekly suits larger lawns, formal hedges, and gardens you want kept immaculate
Fortnightly is the most common schedule and works for most family gardens
Monthly suits smaller or low-maintenance gardens, and the quieter winter months

I’ll suggest a schedule when I see the garden, and you can change it as the seasons change. If you’re wondering whether winter visits are worth it, I’ve written about what Cornwall gardens actually need in winter.

How does it work?

Get in touch. Call, email or send a few photos of your garden.
Free quote. I’ll take a look at the garden (or your photos), talk through what you want, and give you a clear quote with no obligation.
Agree a schedule. We pick a frequency that suits you and your garden.
Regular visits. I carry out each visit myself, tidy up afterwards, and take the waste away.

What do customers say?

    
 
 
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   Paul Whetter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James is very thorough and hard working; always polite and amenable; with a very large garden a godsend now that I am getting on a bit!
  
 
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   Anne Hugh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with the work James does will always do the jobs we ask of him will always keep us updated when he will come. Very pleased
  
 
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   Avril Bull 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James did some work for us that included cutting a tall hedge down, removing our front lawn and putting gravel down so a car could be put on there. It is definitely less maintenance now.
He did an excellent job and we highly recommend him
  
 
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   Mary Curtis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am EXTREMELY PLEASED with the service provided by James of Kernow Gardening Services. He is polite,  honest, reliable, punctual, thorough, and CONSCIENTIOUS. His high standard of my garden makeover is AWESOME! 😀☺️😊
UPFRONT PRICING . No add ons. James will work on and on, until the job is finished to his EXACTING HIGH STANDARDS. No extra charges for working over estimated time. Amazing!

Trees were cut back and shaped, overgrowth, ivy, tons of weeds, especially those embedded in the patio were painstakenly removed. No mean feat let me tell you! Everything was cleared and removed;  weeds, a broken fence and other garden debris.

James is polite, friendly and very knowledgeable with terrific communication skills.  He has given me lots of wonderful,  practical advice about planting, replanting, positioning and long term maintaince. He will definitely be returning to assist with that! 😉😉😉 😁

My patio had years of grime scrubbed away, was pressure washed and given a final finish returning it to it's initial tone. It was totally regrouted too giving it a brand new look. 😃

Overall, I am thrilled to have commissioned Kernow Landscape Gardening. James is a perfectionist and has done himself proud with a magnificent overhaul of my garden.
I have no hesitation recommending Kernow Gardening Services, and indeed, already have!

Thank you James. 🙏👍👌
  
 
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   Susan Burrows 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t be happier with the service from Kernow Landscape Gardening.

Getting an estimate was a breeze, and James was always punctual and professional.

He transformed our large, extremely overgrown garden beautifully and fulfilled everything we asked for in a timely manner.

Plus, he’s just so pleasant and personable.

Highly recommend James and all that Kernow Landscape Gardening can do.

Looking forward to future projects and ongoing maintenance
  
 
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   Adam Drouet 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James is the most polite, capable, reliable and hard-working person you could hope to employ. He cracks on with any job, has masses of common sense and nothing is too much trouble for him. I can't recommend him highly enough.
  
 
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   Tamarine Robinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you're looking for someone who genuinely takes pride in their work, I cannot recommend James** highly enough.**

From the very first meeting, they listened carefully to my ideas, offered excellent advice, and transformed my garden into a space that has completely exceeded my expectations. Their attention to detail, creativity, and workmanship are second to none.

Every aspect of the project was carried out to an exceptionally high standard. They arrived when they said they would, worked incredibly hard, kept everything tidy throughout, and clearly cared about achieving the very best result. Nothing was too much trouble, and their passion for what they do really shines through.

My garden has gone from being an ordinary outdoor space to somewhere I genuinely love spending time. I've had so many compliments from family, friends, and neighbours, and I couldn't be happier with the finished result.

If you're considering having your garden redesigned or simply want someone reliable, skilled, and trustworthy, don't hesitate to choose James. It was one of the best decisions I've made, and I would recommend them without hesitation. Five stars simply aren't enough!
  
 
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   Ben Thompson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My garden was an absolute mess, but James completely transformed it. He did an excellent job tidying everything up and left the garden looking fantastic. James is a top lad – professional, hardworking, and clearly takes pride in what he does. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work. 👍
  
 
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   Neli Mitchell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant work from James!
Very easy communication and did great job with our garden! 🤩