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The Good Gardener

The Good Gardener

5.0(412 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brighton

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

The Good Gardener has built its Brighton and Hove reputation on matching households with individual gardeners suited to each job, drawing consistent praise for the staff sent out under the Livingstone Road-based service. Names such as Tash, Jake, Irenka, Peter, James, Denis, Sarah, Jim and Ryan recur throughout feedback, each credited with clearing overgrown shrubs, weeding borders, pruning hedges and tackling stubborn brambles and ivy with care rather than simply cutting back indiscriminately.

A point made in several accounts is the thoroughness combined with sensitivity shown toward plants clients wished to keep, alongside thorough clearing away of green waste once work finished. Punctuality is mentioned repeatedly, with gardeners arriving early even in poor weather or high heat and working steadily through full days. Communication before and during jobs is another recurring strength, with office contact Simon singled out for responsiveness and clear updates.

Several reviews describe gardens cleared ahead of house sales or after periods of neglect, with results reliably described as looking transformed afterwards. Friendliness and willingness to go beyond the original brief, such as extra weeding or advice on unfamiliar plants, are noted by multiple customers. With hours running from early morning to early evening every day of the week, the business offers considerable flexibility for scheduling garden work across the Hove and wider Brighton area.

The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo
The Good Gardener — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Lucy Wales24 July 2026

Communication was great. James who completed our garden was very friendly and communicated well throughout the work - our garden is now looking great again. Would 100% recommend to friends and family & will be using this service again in the future.

JM
Jain Morrissey21 July 2026

I'd booked a day's general tidy up of front and back gardens including weeding, pruning and extracting dastardly brambles. Irenka arrived just before 8am and after a quick recap of the required jobs Irenka got stuck in. She really worked hard, but with thought and care, using knowledge and experience to thin out or prune back where appropriate. I'm delighted with the result and will be booking Irenka again to do seasonal maintenance to keep it looking good.

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Printy Print14 July 2026

All good, Irenka arrived on time and did the work as described. Would happily recommend.

CA
Claire Ashley3 July 2026

Irenka has done a fantastic job of tidying up my garden. Worked so hard all day and even re-potted my lemon tree for me! Cannot recommend highly enough. Simon was very efficient at booking the service and I am delighted with the results.

SV
Saskia van der Lingen2 July 2026

Our garden looks great - the ivy has been cut back & tidied; Sarah also went above and beyond on also doing lots of weeding in both the front + back gardens, which was not technically part of the job description but we massively appreciate! She was also super friendly + knowledgeable, giving us some tips for a grapevine we didn't know we had. Highly recommend!

MR
Mel Rowe26 June 2026

On one of the hottest days of the year so far, Jake arrived bright and early to give my garden a much needed makeover. He checked what it was I needed to have done and calmly and patiently went about doing the work through the heat of the day until mid-afternoon. Although he brought his own drinks I put them in the fridge to keep them cool for him. Once he'd completed the jobs he tidied everything up and left the garden looking fabulous compared to what it was before he started. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jake and The Good Gardener to anyone needing a garden makeover. Job well done Jake - thank you so much.

AM
Adina Michael-titus17 June 2026

Peter did an excellent job on the garden. The back of the garden was completely covered in overgrown shrubs, and Peter worked very hard and very efficiently until he cleared everything. He was friendly and considerate, and we were very pleased to have him. We would definitely ask him again for any future work.

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1The Good Gardener (this page)★ 5,0412Yes
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Contact
+447871943993good-gardener.co.uk71 Livingstone Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3WN
Working hours
Monday07:00–19:00
Tuesday07:00–19:00
Wednesday07:00–19:00
Thursday07:00–19:00
Friday07:00–19:00
Saturday07:00–19:00
Sunday07:00–19:00