David Martin Garden Care

This wee rabbit was in this mornings garden, traumatised by the bailing in the field across the fence.

He needed a cuddle and a chill out. We all do sometimes don’t we?

Centaurea macrocephala A big favourite in our front garden and one that creates the most “what is that?” questions. A beauty if you have space for it.

Rose kisses 😘.

Good opportunity this if you are, or know of any community groups who can take part.

Trees connecting communities Let's grow together

Safe to say I’ve had better mornings.
A big “cheers fella” to the farmer turning his slurry spreader in the field I was driving by.

Maybe turn it off next time? 🤬

Just glad I had the window shut tbh 😳

Started work on this lawn away last year. It was full of moss. Full of w**d and w**d grass. Had been partially destroyed by chafer grubs. Really, it was a disaster.

So, we started again. Killed it all off, dug it out. Brought in tons of good top soil and sand, levelled it. Sowed great quality fresh seed and fertiliser. This was late 2023.
The wet winter didn’t help our cause but we got good germination despite the rain. Then in early spring we overseeded again to help thicken it up, applied seaw**d and this is the result. Still a way to go with the overall finish but you cant argue that it’s looking great.

This has been a very satisfying project. Thanks Mr & Mrs Hume for trusting us to see it through.

A bowl of succulents. A lovely thing.

Nice new gardeners hand soap from Lush. Thanks Mrs M x

Soon be that time again!! Hanging baskets will be available from the 20th May onwards (I think). These are top notch well cared for and properly constructed baskets. (Some might say fussed over 😏)
Pics below are all outside my house. Variety of colour schemes available.

Drop me a message and I’ll firm up prices and delivery for you.

Some pretty things to enjoy from the past couple of wet weeks.

Pretty much sums up my feelings this week. 😫

‘Mon the spring!!

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Bit chilly out!

Losing my sense of humour about this weather now. Gies a break!

Happy Easter everyone.

Now, I know at Easter you all like to run to the garden centre to buy your plants for your pots. But this year it’s even earlier than usual so think on.

It’s not spring yet. It is but “Fools Spring” or perhaps “Spring of deception” at a push.

Please, no bedding plants yet!

Enjoy your Easter, plenty of gardening time left in the year for wee violas.

😊👍🐣🌻

PS. I’m looking at some of you especially 😉

🤣🤣

Certainly felt a bit like it......

Parts of UK may have had wettest February on record Weather data to be released on Friday will also likely show that this winter was less frosty than normal.

This is your nudge to get yourself a Hamamelis (witch hazel) if you have room for it. Gives a great splash of colour at this time of year when everything else is a bit brown/green. ☺️👍

This is mine - Hamamelis Arnold Promise.

If any of my clients are reading this - Dinnae 😉

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Oh dear. 🥺🫣

If you’ve got a tree down or fallen branches in your garden when you venture out tomorrow after the storm passes just give me a call and I’ll come out and tidy it up for you.

My priority is always trying to save the tree where possible.

Qualified, fully insured, tidy and reasonably priced.

Hopefully you won’t need me but shout up if you do. 🙂

Currently scheduling our fortnightly garden maintenance runs commencing in Spring 2024.

Very few spaces available but some slots for Rotchell Area / Dalbeattie Rd / Castle Douglas Rd areas of town and 1, maybe 2 Calside area slots available.

Don’t leave it too late to book a real gardener for your garden. Get in touch, I might be able to fit you in.

(If you’re already a client or contacted me to book, you are in, days and times will be confirmed shortly)

First job of the year and it’s the clients Birthday 🎂

10 o’clock break looking good 😁

Happy New Year. May your gardens be w**d free and your snails toothless. 😊

Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks for making 2023 such fun.

See you all in 2024.

Everyone

Sunday afternoon done right.

That’s the old mower away in for a full service, tune up and a sharpen. See you in the spring Monty!

This is what I’m talking about when I say “winter colour”. Not just the wee hedge, check out the hydrangeas! Don’t you DARE prune them now!