How does it work?

You choose which of the elements you are interested in below, or several if you prefer. Or you give us a call or email, and tell us what you are looking for and we will see how we can help you. We also do general maintenance

What we don't do?

Permaculture ethics and principles under pin the work we do in your garden, caring for you, your garden and the environment. We take into account your needs but also what the soil and wildlife need. Please don't ask us to use chemicals because we don't. We prefer not to dig or cut trees out of season, but our Thoughtful Gardening practices mean we make the best judgement we can if any of this is necessary.

We encourage the use of organic materials or plants, grown in the garden, to help build fertility and which support wildlife. This also reduces the need to buy in compost or soil amendments. We can help you to build, or maintain the fertility in your garden.

We aren't landscapers but instead we are landshapers. Using permaculture design, we use the natural patterns of nature to create and maintain gardens. We do however employ local, independent contractors for hard landscaping work. Please see our consultancy page for more details on our design service.

What else do you need to know?

We think it's important to say we are DBS and safeguarding checked, and that we work with private or corporate clients. We do one off gardening jobs or regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits.

Wyld Gardens

With over a decade of experience in permaculture theory and design, we create gardens with wildlife in mind, and add a little something more for humans. Please ask for details when booking.

Welcome to Wyld Edges' regenerative gardening. Volunteering opportunities available.

At present we do not take away garden waste, instead we encourage composting where possible. We aim to help you make your garden either a wildlife habitat, edible space, or a little of both. We can help you with this.

Our Fees

Our fees are based on the lower end of what is considered the going rate for gardening. This means we are trying to keep our services affordable to you, whilst growing our social enterprise. The money we make goes back into into the business, supporting the communities we work with.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your appointment, we respectfully request at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations or missed appointments without 24 hour notice will result in a late fee, which is equal to 50% of the scheduled service.

Get in touch to find out how we can make your garden, a permaculture garden

Example implementation -

Larger scale design work - Microfarm, Devon Smallholding click here to view sample

Smaller scale - (details of current residential wildlife design to follow)

Working in a flower garden

Redesigning a pond edge before

Removing tree stumps without chemicals

Working in a flower garden

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You can see more examples of the cool work we do, at The Harmony Garden

Testimonials

"They were a pleasure to work with, very professional and friendly. I had a detailed quote and price very reasonable. I had lots of jobs that needed doing and they cleared/sorted everything I asked for. Talked to me throughout process to agree actions. Turned up on time and worked really hard. Fruit trees I no longer wanted went to their Community Garden. I'm really happy that they were kept and not composted. I'm so pleased with my garden now, it looks so much nicer and I can't wait to get out there in the spring to start planting round pond and planters. They also came back to plant ferns they sourced for me and cleaned mossy damp pathway, no harsh chemicals used, only natural. I feel so much better now that its done. I liked that this also supported a Community Garden. I would not hesitate to recommend them." Gill, Hertfordshire

"Extremely well qualified, they go further than the extra mile. Provide excellent professional advice. Flexible in their approach. We feel that we have been very lucky to have been introduced to them, definitely due the "Gardening Crown". Highly recommend them." Bill, Hertfordshire (My Job Quote review)

What next?

If you have got this far and are still interested in our Wyld Edges gardening service, then all you need to do is get in touch using our contact page, to book a time for us to have a chat with you about your needs, and find out our fees.

If we can work with you, and you are happy with our rates, we book a date and time, and frequency of visit, which suits you.

If you are interested in our full design service please see our Edible Garden Design page

Edible Lawns

Lawns aren't just for sitting on. They are a valuable part of any garden and they don't have to be managed with chemicals.

We can show you how to create a low maintenance lawn which is edible, great for socialising, playing, and supporting wildlife.

Composting

We can show you how to recycle your kitchen and general waste without the nasty smells associated with garden compost bins. Making compost helps to build soil, returning nutrients to the soil. Kids love to see what goes on in a compost bin, making them a great, free educational resource too! You'll be surprised at what can compost.

Water Harvesting

As our summers get dryer and winters wetter due to the increased effects of climate change, how we use and store water is increasingly essential. We work with you to use exiting elements in your garden, for catching and storing water to support you and wild life. We also introduce you to techniques to reduce water use in your garden and how you can safely recycle it.

Wildlife Habitat

Research shows that 97% of our meadows have been lost since the 1930s. By including even a small patch of wildflowers in your garden you will be providing colour for wellbeing and much needed habitat.

Create a zone 5 (wild) area and leave the bugs and bees free to pollinate.

Tree and Hedge Management

Trees and hedges provide secure habitat for birds and other wildlife all year long. They also provide food and wind protection. The best time to prune is between March and August, before and after the nesting season.

We offer traditional or conventional hedglaying or trimming, to tree pruning and grafting.

Weeding?

What is a weed anyway? "A plant in the wrong place"

Or is it? Weeds tell us a lot about our gardens and the soil they grow in. However these useful (and often edible), plants are not always valued. We sell our own plants for you to introduce as ground cover, to keep your soil covered and weed free till you are ready for a more permanent planting scheme. This not only reduces the need for chemicals but helps to reduce garden maintenance, protecting the soil and soil life.