LISTINGS

 

Choosing the right business for you

In the relevant section of the directory listings see who offers most closely what you need and, if necessary, call / email them with any questions (or visit their website if they have one.) They will be happy to arrange a no obligation visit to your home, school or office and provide an estimate for the work that you want done. They may be able to provide references and show examples of their work (designers and landscapers).

For larger jobs (e.g. anything likely to cost you several hundred pounds) you'll probably want at least two estimates. If you think there's any risk element (eg felling, construction around services..) then you may want to consider only those with public liability insurance.

 

Key to Pictograms

 

Fences, trellises, decks, sheds

Fruit tree planting and care

Ponds, water features

Permaculture

GARDEN DOCTOR Chris Swinburn BSc Hons Envir Mngt / RFS Cert Arbor / Cert Advanced Garden Design

Knowle BS4 0117 907 1188 07779 568 394 chris_swinburn@yahoo.com

 

Chris offers all garden and landscape services from design to construction and maintenance as well as arboricultural work. He comes from a nature conservation and environmental education and campaign background and is keen to encourage green living. He likes to make unusual use of reclaimed materials in the creation of fun outdoor spaces. He has worked on school projects. [see Learning Through Landscapes link]
He runs a recycled vegetable oil van and a bicycle with trailer

Also offers: composting, rain water systems, tree houses, themed gardens
Will not do: large paving jobs

Advice - wildlife, organic pest control, disease diagnosis in plants and trees

Range: Mainly within 5 miles of Bristol city centre. Exceptions possible for large jobs

EARTHWORM GARDENS Graeme Dow
St Werburghs BS2 0117 9541625 07812 067949 earthworm_gardens@yahoo.com

Graeme comes from a background of traditional gardening and landscaping, having spent time working in both Brighton and London. Following this he trained in Sustainable Land Use, Organic Gardening and Permaculture Design at Ragman's Lane Farm, Forest of Dean.

Earthworm Gardens offers both traditional and contemporary landscaping styles, combined with eco-friendly green design, to create beutiful and useful 'gardens for the future'.

We are also organising local community gardening days. We will be maintaining and inproving existing areas and creating lovely new green spaces too. If you are interested in this "Beautification of the Nation" project, please get in touch.

Green Man Gardening Services - Joe Medlicott, City & Guilds Practical Certificate in Gardening, Permaculture Design Certificate, NVQ2 Environmental Conservation. H.N.D Countryside Management, BTCV Woodland management Certificate, National Hedgelaying Society member. Bishopston BS7, 07840 059 079 - bristolgreenman@yahoo.co.uk

Joes background in wildlife conservation imprints on his approach to gardening. From routine maintenance to Permaculture design, there is always a practical concern for using organic and environmentally sound methods. He holds a particularly keen interest in fruit and veg growing and composting!

'The Green Man' also keeps a hand in with his Conservation skills as a trained hedge-layer. He is a recognised contractor by the National Hedgelaying Society. Practical work and advice is also available for hedgerow and woodland management.

Also offers: 'Hard graft' work for allotment holders.

Will not do: Large landscaping work.

Advice: Fruit and Veg growing/Composting, Permaculture design/life-style, Wildlife gardening, Hedge and Woodland Management.

Range: Gardening - within approx 5mile radius of home area.
Land management - dependant on job.

Future plans: Bigger garden waste composting system and a bike trailer service for small garden work.