Heart and Soil Ltd

22/04/2026

Keeping on top of weeding makes all the difference! It's much easier than letting it get away on you, and it turns into a massive task. A couple of hours a fortnight fits most of my clients ⏲️

Especially now it’s getting colder, it’s not always appealing to be out in the garden. But i dont mind one bit! Let me do the dirty workl so you dont have to! 💚

08/04/2026

Just under 60m of hedge done woo hoo! 🤩

Hedges like this aren’t as simple as running a hedge trimmer down the line. With a mix of different plants growing at different speeds and in different ways, getting a clean, straight finish takes a bit of experience and eye for detail.🧐

The mix of colours through the hedge actually works really nicely too! It gives a bit more interest compared to having the same plant the whole way along. A very satisfying task 💚

25/03/2026

Now you see her, now you don’t!🫣
Out in the rain, in my happy place, removing this shrub. It had just gotten too big and done its dash. Now that it’s gone, there’s a lot more room and potential for a lovely garden instead of one big eyesore 💚

09/03/2026

Wouldn’t it be nice to head out to work for the day and have the gardens done when you get home? We can make that a reality! 😀

I’m in my element when I’m left to it in the garden . Especially when I get to take care of all the gardens, top to bottom all at once. So satisfying!🤗

The sun on my back, soil on my hands, and a full heart! 💚

26/02/2026

So a little behind the scenes reassurance.. I am, and always have been, fully insured with public liability insurance! 📄

What is that youre wondering?
Public liability insurance covers accidental damage to property or injury to a third party while I’m working. So if something unexpected were to happen on your property, just know you’re protected when you choose Heart and Soil Ltd.✅

Insurance is not something we ever want to need, but it is something you absolutely want your contractor to have! 👩‍🌾

I take pride in running my business properly and professionally. Being insured is part of that. You can trust that when I’m working at your home, you’re dealing with someone who values responsibility, safety, and takes pride in doing things properly.💚

17/02/2026

A fun project this afternoon! This was one of those “Where do I start?” gardens. So much potential hidden beneath all that growth! With gardens like this, I just follow my nose and let the layers reveal themselves. ✨

Bird of Paradise and bougainvillea create height at the back, roses were deadheaded and lightly pruned for the middle layer, and the sweet little violets were trimmed to reveal the edge and continue their job as groundcover. 🌱

Now all the plants look happy, healthy, and ready to thrive without being jumbled together! 💚

09/02/2026

Aggies! Definitely a love or hate plant.💚

They’re known for being tough and look great as a soft border, but if left unmanaged they can spread and become a problem. That’s why deadheading is key at this time of year. Now the flowers have finished, it’s the perfect time to remove seed heads before they spread. 🌱

I remember on family road trips growing up, seeing them lining the roads everywhere. That familiar purple flower we’ve all seen around. They’re incredibly hardy, which is why keeping on top of them makes all the difference. When controlled, I like the nostalgic feeling they bring when used in the garden 🥰

26/01/2026

A cottage garden isn’t just “a bunch of plants” in an area. It’s a carefully balanced mix of flowering plants that come together to create a beautiful display. They just need the right knowledge and attention to look their best!💚
That’s why it’s important to have a gardener who understands the plants and can keep the garden looking beautiful without accidentally removing the wrong things! 😅
If you’ve got a cottage garden that needs a bit of love, I’d be happy to help!🌼

19/01/2026

New addition to the toolkit came in handy for this job! Did I mention its perfect for those “how on earth do you reach that?” hedges?! 🤔

This was a bit of an awkward hedge as it was taller than my ladder, but you can view the top of it while sitting on the deck. So there is nowhere to hide! 🫣

The last gardener didn’t quite get it straight. My fellow hedge trimmers will know what I mean when I say its one of those hedges that wiggle beneath you while trimming! Not like the easier hedge in my other photos. But that's where my experience makes all the difference. Knowing what to watch out for and having the right tools for the job.👩‍🌾

I enjoyed this challenge and the clients were very pleased! 💚

15/01/2026

This is why I love working in a small town 💚
I got chatting with a client and she realised I’m her friend’s gardener too. She was so excited and said she’d heard great things about me.
Word of mouth really is everything in smaller towns, and your reputation follows you. Feeling pretty grateful (and a wee bit proud) to be building a reputation as someone who’s tidy, knows what they’re doing, and genuinely cares about the job 😊🌱

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