Lucy In The Garden
What customers say
Tidying overgrown plots, clearing ivy and weeding borders are among the tasks handled regularly by Lucy In The Garden for households in Stony Stratford and across Milton Keynes. Clients repeatedly describe Lucy, sometimes working alongside Rachel or Jack, as knowledgeable about plants and generous with advice on species suited to particular soil and light conditions. A theme that comes up often is her habit of explaining her approach as she works, helping newcomers to gardening understand basic care so they feel able to continue looking after the space themselves afterwards. Reviewers mention reorganising planters, moving shrubs that had been planted in the wrong spot, and designing simpler, low-maintenance layouts for those wanting less upkeep in future. Overgrown or neglected gardens are consistently turned into tidy, well-kept areas, with everything left clean once the visit ends. Punctuality and dependable communication feature throughout the feedback, both when quoting for a job and during the work itself, including updates and photographs shared with family members who could not be present. Rates are frequently described as reasonable given the level of expertise shown. Operating seven days a week from 9am to 5pm, the business offers flexibility for weekday and weekend appointments across Stony Stratford and neighbouring parts of Milton Keynes.
Reviews
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Lucy was fantastic. As someone completely new to gardening, I found it incredibly helpful having her work alongside me, showing me the basics and explaining things as we went. She was patient, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to understand. Rather than just doing the work, she took the time to teach me, which gave me much more confidence to continue on my own. It was a great way to learn, and I really enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend Lucy to anyone looking for gardening help or wanting to develop their gardening skills. Thanks Again Lucy!!!
Lucy In The Garden transformed our wild patch into a proper haven. Friendly, punctual, and beautifully tidy throughout. They listened carefully, worked with real care, and left everything looking lush and well-kept. A delight from start to finish.
Lucy and Rachel have made my garden look wonderful—it’s now a place I can’t wait to spend time in. Lucy first came to visit to give us a quote, which immediately put my mind at ease. We had never had a garden before, and since moving in last year, I wasn’t really sure how to look after it. Lucy gave me some excellent advice for the future and explained all the different plants we have in the garden. After the visit, Lucy sent us a quote based on what we had discussed. We accepted her reasonable price and arranged a date for the work to be carried out. She arrived as agreed with her colleague Rachel. They were both very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We are over the moon with the end result and will definitely be using Lucy and Rachel again.
Extremely happy with the beautiful work undertaken by Lucy. Communication was excellent and she had lots of ideas to make our garden easier for us to cope with. Would not hesitate to recommend
Great gardening service. Our borders look great and everything is so much neater
Lucy and Jack did a great job clearing ivy from the front of my house and weeding and reorganising the planters in our rear garden. Lucy is very knowledgeable and gave us some very good advice about how to look after our plants. Happy to recommend her to anyone looking to have work done in the garden.
Lucy has come to my rescue with my beloved garden. I needed help with the layout, as it just wasn't right. I needed an expert eye and Lucy was just the person, she has told me exactly what plants I need to buy, which will suit my garden and where I need to plant them, with Lucy's guidance I now feel much happier going forward with what I need to do, which I honestly couldn't see before.Such great advice given. I really cannot wait to get stuck in now, highly recommended.
Gardeners in Milton Keynes compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Milton Keynes are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle's gardens | ★ 5,0 | 63 | Yes |
| 2 | ARGARDENS LTD | ★ 5,0 | 47 | Yes |
| 3 | Trotters Lawn Care | ★ 5,0 | 27 | No |
| 4 | MK Garden Butler | ★ 5,0 | 21 | Yes |
| 5 | Lucy In The Garden (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 16 | Yes |