Water or not to water….that is the question.
Houseplants have this reputation of being really tricky to care for and there is an element of truth in that, but the success behind ‘getting it...
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Purveyor of houseplants
Bring a new energy to your living space
Revitalise your living space
Houseplants filter out airborne toxins and purify the air
Breathe easy
A green interior is a healthy interior
Immerse yourself in greenery
Proud supporters of The Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Bee aware
Garden artists at work
The Avid Gardener offers professional gardening solutions to your everyday garden requirements, with a focus on progressive enhancement over time. We experience great motivation in working closely with our clients to turn their vision of their garden into reality. Servicing all of North London postcodes and EN1 to EN5, but are also known to go the extra mile. Get in touch and see what we can do for you…
A green interior is a healthy interior
Houseplant experts
The most underrated health benefit there is. Most people are unaware that by introducing houseplants into your home and workplace they can offer health benefits such as improving your health and well-being; clearing toxins in the air; increasing concentration and clarity of thought; adsorbing background noise; reducing stress levels and boosting productivity and creativity. Now that’s a good reason to immerse yourself in greenery...
Garden artists at work creating your ideal garden
Planting design
Our planting design service focuses on the soft landscaping element in garden design. We will work with you on making the right choices on which plant grows best in each aspect resulting in you having a complimentary planting scheme of seasonal interest and a blend of textures, form and colour that thrive in having the best position to produce the best results.
Seasoned professionals in planting design
Soft landscaping
Its all about working with you on making the right choices on which plant grows best in each aspect resulting in you having a complimentary planting scheme of seasonal interest and a blend of textures, form and colour that thrive in having the best position to produce the best results.
Garden artists nurturing gardens to look their best
Private garden maintenance
Proven to be our most popular service, garden maintenance is a true strength of ours. We not only strive to maintain your garden, but introduce steady progression by working closely with you to enhance it over time. Book us in for a couple of hours to see what a difference we can make, and we can then quote you for a regular maintenance program.
It’s all about first impressions
Commercial grounds maintenance
It’s all about first impressions and so we take special care in ensuring our commercial contracts get the best maintenance care to maintain a professional image. We would welcome the opportunity to tender for your maintenance requirements and provide you with a level of professional service and care that you will be proud of.
Attention to detail is what we pride ourselves on
Hedge cutting
A hedge is a feature that rewards you with the time you spend on it. That pride you feel when you arrive home from work and see the hedges looking perfectly formed with the sharp edges. We take great pride in ensuring each hedge trim we do, we do with the utmost attention to detail. It’s all about the lines and sharp edges....
We won’t settle on anything less than perfection
Topiary work
It’s all about form, symmetry and shape and we most certainly have the eye for it. With many years topiary work under the belt, we approach each trimming with the necessary patience to getting the shaping just perfect. Any garden with formal topiary deserves the time spent on making it look its absolute best.
Professionals at laying turf
Turf laying
A well cared for lawn can be one of the best features and often the pride of many well maintained gardens. Over the years, we have become seasoned professionals at laying turf to create a main feature that you can be proud of.
Houseplant advice by the avid gardener
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Top 10 gardening chores for December
What to do in December 1. With the frosts and the icy weather on the doorstep, make sure all your frost protection is secure and functional. Depe...
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Top 10 gardening chores for November
What to do in November 1. Continue to clear leaves on lawns (most importantly), flower beds and ponds. 2. This month is traditionally the month w...
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I cannot recommend Mark more highly. His thoughtfulness and extensive knowledge are apparent in everything he does. Our fledgling garden is developing beautifully under his care. Mark even took the time to plant some fruit and vegetables with our young children, which they loved! Mark is a real find, and we are delighted to be working with him.
EMMA, FINCHLEY
I’ve been highly impressed with the work that Mark has done in tackling an overgrown garden. He’s very passionate about gardening and clearly has a deep technical knowledge and expertise. It’s been great to chat with him about ideas and I’m looking forward to working with him to shape the garden into something special. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mark for any gardening project.
PAUL, SOUTHGATE
The Avid Gardner aka 'The Rose Expert' as I call him, is a man for all seasons. Having helped me prune down my roses and suggested they lacked nutrition, he took care of everything and I just sat back and watched the best years growth with a mass of multiple headed blooms. I engaged Mark to assist and suggest plants for my Woodland Area and he came up with a planting plan and price list very quickly. We co-ordinated budgets and he sourced all the plants and planted them. I've already recommended him to one neighbour and I know they will be using his expertise very soon. I look forward to working on many future projects with him and making my garden even more spectacular.
ANDREAS, SOUTHGATE
Mark is an exceptional gardener who has transformed my garden in the last two years. He is knowledgeable, resourceful and very good at his job. I unreservedly recommend him and the work he does. No better gardener in my opinion.
LUCY, FRIERN BARNET
We could not have been more impressed or delighted by the service we received from Mark at The Avid Gardener. It was evident from the start that Mark brought vast knowledge, experience and gardening expertise to the job. He was such a pleasure to deal with and it has been so beneficial to have him continue to look after the garden since it was created. Mark is so accommodating and a pleasure to work with.
LISA, HIGHGATE
I would wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a landscape gardener. He is completely professional and obviously loves what he does. He has a great breadth of knowledge and is full of ideas and advice. He took on board completely the look I was after and the finished article could not be better. My garden is a beautiful sea of colour. I couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to see the changes it will bring throughout the seasons.
KIM, BOUNDS GREEN