About Richard

For as long as I can remember, I've loved being in a garden. My journey began as a child, exploring my grandmother's tiered garden. With its different levels, lush borders, and thriving fruit plants, her garden was a magical place. She'd grow strawberries, blackcurrants, and gooseberries, turning them into homemade jams. Watching her tend those plants taught me not just the practical skills of gardening, but how it can bring real joy and connection to everyday life.

As I grew older, gardening became more than a childhood memory. I've spent time working on my own allotment, experimenting with growing different vegetables, learning what each plant needs to thrive, and discovering what works and what doesn't. That hands-on experience has deepened my understanding of nurturing plants and creating productive, flourishing spaces.

I've also developed a genuine passion for horticulture. From pruning shrubs and trees to tackling insect infestations and plant diseases, I've built a solid understanding of how to keep plants healthy. There's a real art to caring for plants in a way that encourages their best growth, and I love sharing that knowledge with my clients. Whether you need advice on a struggling plant or ideas to bring fresh colour into your borders, I'm always happy to help.

Today, my focus is on providing reliable, high-quality gardening services in Cheltenham, Churchdown, and the Cotswolds. Whether you're looking for a one-off tidy-up or regular garden maintenance, I approach every project with care, creativity, and attention to detail.

I take pride in working closely with my clients to understand their vision for their outdoor space. It might be a pristine lawn, colourful borders, or a productive vegetable patch. Whatever you're hoping for, I'm here to help make it a reality.

When I'm not in someone else's garden, you'll likely find me on my allotment, trying new growing techniques, or spending time with my family. They're the very people who inspired my passion for creating gardens that bring joy to everyday life.

What My Customers Say

Richard's work has been completely transformative! From the first visit, he was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He took the time to understand exactly what I was after and offered great advice along the way. What I asked was very complex but he 'saw the solution' almost immediately.

Richard completely transformed my garden, I couldn't be more thrilled. He took the time to understand what I wanted, came up with a beautiful plan, and handled everything from design sketches to sourcing the plants and getting them in the ground. He even repaired and painted the fence, added smart new planters, and brought the whole space to life. Friendly, creative and full of great ideas – a real asset.

Richard's been a brilliant help with our garden this year. He keeps the lawn beautifully trimmed, the beds neat, and the weeds under control, which is no small job with the size of our plot. He's reliable, friendly, and takes real pride in his work. You can tell he genuinely cares about the gardens he looks after.

Rich transformed my back garden from an empty space into something colourful, inviting and uplifting. His creative ideas and attention to detail, from barrel planters to painting the fence, made such a difference, and he even tidied the front garden beautifully. He's reliable, easy to work with, and I'll definitely be asking him back for future maintenance. Highly recommend!

Richard has been gradually transforming my garden for the last couple of months. It had been sadly neglected since the loss of my husband, who was a keen gardener, and Richard is now 'bringing it back to life'. I find him extremely professional, hardworking with a lovely, friendly disposition. He has a good eye for detail and is also very knowledgeable regarding which plants should go where.