In today's health-conscious world the freshness and purity of our food, the distance it travels, and how it is stored are all valid concerns.  Growing your own is a very attractive proposition as you know where the food comes from and what is in it.  An additional benefit is that children find home-grown food irresistible, even greens and you will probably save time and money on garden maintenance and you get fit doing it!

All gardens, whatever their size, have possibilities for growing herbs, vegetables, fruit or a combination.  Picking your own delicious seasonal crops such as thyme, french beans and raspberries is very straightforward, satisfying and needn't become a chore.

In our initial assessment we can advise you on what will grow successfully in your garden and give you tips based on years of experience. Food crops can be combined informally with ornamental plants or grown in traditional straight lines, as you prefer.

Services available for your garden:

SITE PREPARATION

• Flail mowing of overgrown vegetation
• Renovation or removal of overgrown trees
• Specialist pruning of shrubs and climbers, fruit trees, roses
• Rescue and relocation of valuable garden plants
• Cultivation of ground by hand or with ploughing and rotavating machines
• Establishment of green manure crops
• Introducton of hens for grazing and fertility improvement
• Advice on aspect, soil improvement, layout, pests and diseases

NEGOTIATION WITH NEIGHBOURS

• In many cases in the suburban environment vegetation owned by neighbours is creating a nuisance for example by casting shade or creating dry areas. We can intercede with the neighbour on behalf of the customer and remove most of the potential difficulties by using a patient professional approach.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWING

• Sourcing, sowing and planting of suitable crops
• Erection of support for climbers, protection netting, shelter from wind
• Watch and Learn (See also Prune and Learn)
• Aftercare as required

Please contact us on enquiry@akimdal.com