GardenMaintain Oxford
What customers say
GardenMaintain Oxford, run from Cornmarket Street in the city centre, has earned consistent praise for tackling severely overgrown gardens and restoring them within tightly managed timeframes. Lewis is named in virtually every account as the gardener carrying out the work, with reviewers describing him as responsive, efficient and knowledgeable, often completing substantial clearance jobs, ivy removal or pruning within a few hours of arriving. Several customers mention how quickly he replies to initial enquiries and how flexible he is in adjusting appointments around weather or circumstances. Tasks referenced include clearing wild, meadow-like growth, removing ivy from fences and walls, pruning fruit trees and general border tidying, with one reviewer noting a reduced charge once a job proved smaller than expected. A recurring theme is the transformation achieved in gardens that customers had considered beyond simple tidying, including one case tied to preparing a property for sale that reportedly helped it sell above the asking price. Ongoing maintenance arrangements are also mentioned, including care for a charity property over an extended period. The business operates seven days a week, with weekday hours from 9am to half past five and shorter Saturday and Sunday hours, offering flexibility for those needing urgent garden clearance in Oxford.
Reviews
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We’ve used Lewis several years in a row now to keep our garden in check while we’re away, and he’s absolutely brilliant - great communication, spots jobs we didn’t realise needed doing, and sends loads of photos so we can enjoy the latest developments from afar. We always return to the garden in top condition. Much appreciated and highly recommended!
Lewis does a great job maintaining my garden and sends update photos if I'm not around. He's also great at communicating and responds very quickly to any requests. Highly recommended!
Lewis has cared for our charity's property for some time now. He is a hard worker, with a real concern for the good appearance of a property. I highly recommend his service.
Very shocked to see the 1 star review! Lewis is fantastic. Anyone with any sense will be able to look down these reviews and see dozens of 5 star reviews. This review is either a bot, or a scam. I can't recommend Garden Maintain highly enough. His work is exemplary. Fast, effecient, neat and exactly as requested. Ignore the mendacious 1 star review and don't hesitate to use Garden Maintain.
Lewis did a fantastic job sorting my garden out. Really happy with how it looks and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Lewis did an excellent job for me today - he sorted out my garden by doing exactly what I asked for and he was very efficient. He gave me a very reasonable quote and respected it. I would definitely recommend his services!
I was so ashamed when I emailed Lewis (on the strength of your reviews!) about fixing the jungle in our back garden and, to be fair, the borders in the front. He was absolutely lovely, saying that it was normal and nothing to be ashamed of, that was how he made his living. That gave me the confidence to send pictures and ask him for a quote, which he duly gave me, and we were able to make an appointment for today. He was here by 9.40am, had a look, asked what I wanted and got started. In two hours, we had a summer ready back garden and front borders we could be proud of (and that wouldn't upset the neighbours). In addition, he was a pleasure to talk to and work with - he really knows his plants, and I loved discovering what these green mysteries were and what they were meant to look like when healthy, and how to take care of them. He asked what I wanted every step of the way and if I wasn't sure, I was happy to go with his expertise. I will definitely have him back to regularly maintain our garden and not leave it so long again. He stayed true to the quote he had given me, which was more than reasonable, given the work he'd done - just a heads up: I'd assumed I'd get an invoice and then pay online, but had briefly thought, 'I should get cash.' Should have done the latter, but he patiently waited while I wended my way through online banking to pay him. So if you want an invoice, ask him in advance, otherwise, have cash on the day so things go smoothly. I can't recommend him highly enough, he's fantastic.
Gardeners in Oxford compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 11 businesses in this category in Oxford are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawns Matter | ★ 5,0 | 112 | No |
| 2 | Oxford My Garden | ★ 5,0 | 73 | Yes |
| 3 | GardenMaintain Oxford (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 60 | Yes |
| 4 | OLIVE GREEN LANDSCAPING | ★ 5,0 | 41 | Yes |
| 5 | Oxford Community Gardeners | ★ 4,9 | 64 | Yes |