Dixon Gardening Services
Professional garden maintenance using organic practices
Contact Us
Email: hugh@dixongardening.com
07353739685
Business Hours
Mon-Fri………8am - 4pm
Sat - Sun……..Closed
Services Offered
We offer comprehensive year-round garden maintenance services, designed to ensure your garden always looks its best. We understand that a thriving garden requires specific care in every season, from ensuring plant health to supporting its vital ecosystem.
Border Care
Our approach to border care is rooted in fostering a naturally healthy and vibrant garden. We meticulously maintain your borders using organic methods, prioritising the long-term well-being of your soil and plants. A key element of this is mulching, which not only suppresses weeds by blocking light but also conserves moisture, regulates soil temperature, and enriches the soil as it breaks down. When weeding, we employ techniques that minimise soil disturbance. This careful approach prevents dormant weed seeds from being brought to the surface, significantly reducing their ability to germinate and re-establish, ensuring your borders remain beautiful with minimal intervention.
Lawn Care
Achieving a lush, healthy lawn doesn't require harsh chemicals; in fact, an organic approach fosters a more resilient and environmentally friendly turf. Key practices include regular mowing to encourage deeper root growth and opting for natural fertilizers. We also incorporate aeration to alleviate soil compaction and allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeply, and scarification to remove suffocating thatch buildup, both of which are vital for promoting healthy grass. Effective weed control can be achieved through consistent hand-weeding for smaller areas. Overseeding with drought-tolerant and disease-resistant grass varieties further strengthens your lawn, reducing the need for intervention and creating a beautiful, sustainable green space for years to come.
Hedge Cutting
Hedges are a vital feature of many gardens, providing structure, privacy, an attractive backdrop and a key habitat for wildlife. Our professional hedge pruning services focus on maintaining their health, density, and desired shape, ensuring they continue to thrive and enhance your property. We understand that the optimal time for pruning varies significantly depending on the hedge variety – for instance, deciduous hedges often benefit from winter pruning, while evergreen hedges are often best trimmed after their main growth flush in late spring or summer. Crucially, we always adhere to wildlife protection guidelines; therefore, no major reduction is undertaken during the main bird nesting season and nest hedges are checked for nesting before any cutting takes place. This ensures we protect local wildlife and comply with environmental regulations. Our skilled team ensures your hedges are expertly maintained, promoting dense growth and a neat appearance while respecting the natural environment.
Pruning and Training
Pruning and training are essential services we provide to ensure the vitality, aesthetics, and productivity of your garden's plants. We understand that not all plants are created equal; from fruit trees and roses to ornamental shrubs and climbers, each species has unique requirements for shaping and structural development. Our skilled team applies precise techniques tailored to the specific needs of your plants, always considering the optimal time of year for pruning – whether it's encouraging new blooms, promoting vigorous growth, removing dead or diseased wood, or guiding plants for specific architectural forms. This meticulous approach not only enhances the beauty and longevity of your plants but also contributes to the overall health and harmony of your garden.
Planting
Planting is at the heart of any thriving garden, and we take immense pride in bringing your outdoor spaces to life. We approach all planting with a keen eye for detail, focusing on sustainable practices and the specific conditions of your unique garden. From establishing new flower beds and borders to introducing edible plants and creating lush, vibrant displays, our expertise covers a wide range of horticultural needs. We are particularly proud to specialise in wildlife-friendly and organic planting. This means we carefully select a diverse range of native plants, pollinator-friendly flowers, and beneficial shrubs that not only enhance the beauty of your garden but also provide essential food and shelter for local wildlife, from buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies to songbirds and hedgehogs. This dedication extends to our bulb planting service, where we strategically place a variety of spring and autumn bulbs, ensuring a continuous burst of colour and a vital early food source for awakening pollinators. We ensure every plant contributes to a healthier, more biodiverse garden, fostering a harmonious balance with nature.