Sunshine Gardens Baldock

Sunshine Gardens Baldock We are proud to announce that in 2022 we will have maintained local gardens for 30 years. OPEN DURING LOCKDOWN
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Thousands of gardens have been transformed by our regular and reliable maintenance visits along with one-off tidy ups and hard landscaping, like fencing and patios

This week is Small Business Week, and we’re proud to be taking part.From 1st - 7th June, people across the UK are being ...
01/06/2026

This week is Small Business Week, and we’re proud to be taking part.

From 1st - 7th June, people across the UK are being encouraged to support small businesses.

We’d love your support.

That could mean buying from us, booking with us, recommending us, leaving a review, sharing our posts or telling someone about what we do.

To celebrate UK Small Business Week, we’re offering

A FREE AUTUMN LAWN TREATMENT** for

ANYONE WHO BOOKS IN ANY TYPE OF GARDENING WORK WITH US WITH A VALUE OVER £150.00

between

JUNE 1ST AND 7TH JUNE 2026

** Autumn Lawn Treatment involves scarifying and hollotining your lawns in late October/Early November. This treatment allows your lawn to recover from a hot summer and will help it retain more rain and nutrients ready for next Spring. The average cost for this treatment is normally £85.00

** REGULAR GARDEN MAINTENANCE

** ONE OFF “NIGHTMARES” CLEARED

** PATIO AND DRIVEWAY JET WASH (what a difference this really makes to your house and property!! WOW!!)

** FENCE REPAIRS

** DECKINGS OR PATIOS

** and anything else you might fancy in your garden

Available from 1st - 7th June only.

If you’ve been meaning to buy from us, book with us, visit us or get in touch, this is the perfect week to do it.

Thanks for supporting small businesses like ours.

01/06/2026

We're taking part in Small Business Week from 1st - 7th June.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and this week is all about encouraging more people to shop small, buy local and support independent businesses.

We'd love your support this week.

Pop in, book with us, buy from us, recommend us, share this post or tell someone about what we do.

It all helps.

Weeds Keep Coming Back? Here's Why (And How to Stop It)Pulling w**ds out by hand feels productive right up until they're...
20/04/2026

Weeds Keep Coming Back? Here's Why (And How to Stop It)

Pulling w**ds out by hand feels productive right up until they're back two weeks later. The reason most w**d control fails long-term is that it only tackles what's visible above the soil, not the root system or the seed bank sitting just beneath the surface. A proper integrated approach combines timing, the right removal method, and follow-up ground coverage so w**ds lose the conditions they need to thrive.

In practice, that means tackling w**ds at the right growth stage (before they seed), using mulch or ground cover fabric to block light and suppress regrowth, and staying consistent with maintenance visits so nothing gets a chance to establish. For lawns, keeping grass at the right height is one of the most underrated w**d deterrents there is. A healthy, dense lawn simply leaves no room for w**ds to take hold. Have you tried any of these methods before, or do w**ds feel like a losing battle in your garden? 🌿 If your outdoor space in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire needs a reliable pair of hands to keep it under control week after week, Sunshine Gardens has been doing exactly that for 30 years.

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Garden Maintenance Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You HireMost people compare prices when choosing a garden mai...
16/04/2026

Garden Maintenance Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Hire

Most people compare prices when choosing a garden maintenance company. But there's one thing that often gets overlooked completely, and it could leave you seriously out of pocket if something goes wrong: insurance. A professional, reputable provider will carry full public liability insurance as standard, protecting your property (and themselves) if there's accidental damage during any maintenance or landscaping work. Without it, any claim lands straight back on you.

At Sunshine Gardens, we've spent 30 years building a business on exactly the kind of standards that separate reliable professionals from the rest. That means turning up when we say we will, sending written quotations within 48 hours, and operating with full transparency at every stage. The gardening industry has a poor reputation for reliability, and insurance is just one part of the bigger picture when it comes to vetting who you let into your garden. So before you book anyone, ask yourself: have they confirmed they're insured? Did they offer a written quote, or just a verbal number? Have they actually shown up to an agreed site visit? If the answer to any of those is no, that's a red flag worth taking seriously. What's the one thing you always check before hiring a tradesperson? 🌿

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Garden Waste Disposal in Hertfordshire: What You Need to KnowFly-tipping fines in the UK can reach up to £50,000, and ma...
14/04/2026

Garden Waste Disposal in Hertfordshire: What You Need to Know

Fly-tipping fines in the UK can reach up to £50,000, and many homeowners in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire don't realise they're already breaking the rules with how they dispose of garden waste. Getting this right protects you legally and keeps your garden looking sharp all year round. The key things to know: you cannot legally burn garden waste in a way that causes a nuisance to neighbours, household green bins have strict limits on what they'll accept, and using an unlicensed waste carrier to remove your garden rubbish makes you liable, not them.

So what are your best options? Licensed green waste collections, registered household recycling centres, and home composting are the three compliant routes most Hertfordshire residents rely on. If you're dealing with a larger clear-out after a landscaping project or a seasonal tidy-up, working with a professional team who handles disposal responsibly is by far the most straightforward approach. At Sunshine Gardens, we've been keeping gardens in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire clean and well-maintained for 30 years 🌿. Are you unsure whether your current waste disposal method is fully above board? Or are you sitting on a garden that needs a proper clear-out this spring? Drop a comment below and let's talk through it.

https://www.sunshinegardens-baldock.com

Spring Weather in Herts & Beds: Does It Affect Your Garden Schedule?April in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire can be genui...
10/04/2026

Spring Weather in Herts & Beds: Does It Affect Your Garden Schedule?

April in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire can be genuinely unpredictable. One week you're getting warm spells that push grass growth into overdrive, the next you're dealing with late frosts that can catch freshly turfed lawns or newly planted borders off guard. That kind of volatility means garden maintenance can't always run like clockwork on a fixed calendar date, and it's one of the biggest reasons why working with a team that monitors conditions and adjusts scheduling accordingly makes such a difference to the end result.

At Sunshine Gardens, we've been managing this exact challenge across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire for 30 years. 🌿 Wet spells delay mowing without ruining your lawn's condition, dry stretches shift watering and feeding priorities, and seasonal transitions like the one we're in right now often bring the heaviest workload for tidy-ups and maintenance visits. So whether you're on a weekly or fortnightly plan, or you're thinking about a one-off spring tidy before summer sets in, getting booked in now matters because lead times between 1 and 8 weeks are typical depending on the season. Does your current gardening setup account for how much the weather actually shifts your maintenance needs? Or are you finding it more of a guessing game? Drop us a message or give us a call on 01462 262100 and Dave will come out for a free site visit.

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The Real Price You Pay When Your Garden Gets Left BehindMost people think skipping garden maintenance for a season or tw...
08/04/2026

The Real Price You Pay When Your Garden Gets Left Behind

Most people think skipping garden maintenance for a season or two is no big deal. It is. Overgrown hedges become structurally weak, neglected lawns develop moss and bare patches that are expensive to restore, and untreated fencing rots far faster than it should. What could have been a straightforward fortnightly maintenance visit turns into a costly one-off rescue job, or worse, a full landscaping project. The longer you leave it, the more it costs to put right.

We've been keeping gardens in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire in proper shape for 30 years, and the pattern is always the same. Regular, reliable maintenance is almost always cheaper than letting things slide and starting from scratch. Whether you need someone out weekly, fortnightly, or just for a one-off tidy-up to get things back under control, we make the process straightforward. Free site visit, written quote within 48 hours, and a clear start date. No chasing, no guesswork. 🌿 What's the one part of your garden that's been on your "I'll sort it soon" list for way too long? Drop it in the comments, and if you're in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire and want to get things sorted before spring is fully underway, get in touch today.

https://www.sunshinegardens-baldock.com

Pergola Planning in Hertfordshire: What to Sort Before Work StartsMost homeowners jump straight to picking materials and...
06/04/2026

Pergola Planning in Hertfordshire: What to Sort Before Work Starts

Most homeowners jump straight to picking materials and styles, but the decisions you make before a single post goes in the ground are what determine whether your pergola actually works for your garden long-term. In Hertfordshire, there are a few things worth thinking through carefully: the size and positioning relative to your house (and your neighbours), whether you want an open-roof or covered structure, how the pergola will connect to any existing patio or decking, and what the ground conditions are like beneath the proposed area. Getting these fundamentals nailed in the planning stage saves you from costly changes mid-build.

With spring arriving, now is a solid time to get a project like this moving. Sunshine Gardens has been building and installing pergolas across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire for 30 years, and every project starts the same way: a free site visit with Dave, a written quote within 48 hours, and a clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect. No vague estimates, no ghosting after the visit. Have you got a pergola project in mind for this year? Or are you still figuring out where in the garden it should actually go? Drop your thoughts below. 👇

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How Often Does Your Garden Actually Need Maintenance?Most people guess when it comes to how often their garden needs att...
02/04/2026

How Often Does Your Garden Actually Need Maintenance?

Most people guess when it comes to how often their garden needs attention, and that usually means either overpaying for visits that aren't needed, or letting things get out of hand between them. The honest answer is that your garden's maintenance schedule should follow its growth rate, not a fixed calendar. A fast-growing lawn in a sheltered, fertile spot will need weekly attention through the growing season, while a more established, lower-maintenance garden might be perfectly fine on a fortnightly visit. Getting that balance right is what keeps your outdoor space looking sharp without unnecessary cost.

At Sunshine Gardens, we've been matching maintenance schedules to real garden needs across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire for 30 years 🌿, and no two gardens are identical. Whether it's weekly cuts during peak spring growth or a one-off tidy-up to get things back under control, the right frequency makes a genuine difference to how your garden looks and performs all year round. So here's a question worth thinking about: does your current garden schedule actually suit your garden, or is it just a routine you've fallen into? Drop a comment below, or if you're not sure where to start, get in touch and Dave will come out for a free site visit to talk it through with you.

https://www.sunshinegardens-baldock.com

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London Road
Baldock
SG75HP

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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