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The English Garden Company Limited

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  • Rated 4.9 from 163 reviews
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Legal nameThe English Garden Company Limited
Company number05481756
Incorporated
Registered activityLandscaping & gardening
Official checkOn the public register

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What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 25 customer reviews on Which? Trusted Traders.

Respectful and tidy in your home: gardeners were very friendly and clean and tidy. · Which? Trusted Traders, 24 Sept 2024

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 2 reviews

The team arrived on time · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Jun 2021

Paul and Roo, arrived promptly · Which? Trusted Traders, 8 Jun 2021

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE - we keep our clients gardens full of colour and interest.

AWARD WINNING BEDDING DISPLAYS - One of our clients' in Stanmore.

TIDY UP BEFORE - Overgrown front bed in desperate need of some professional pruning.

TIDY UP AFTER - Shrubs lifted, & shaped to create a structurally interesting bed.

PLANTING - another one of our maintenance clients

TREE SURGERY

LAWN CARE - as one off spruce up or under maintenance.

From Which? Trusted Traders

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Monday–Saturday
8:30am–5pm
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What customers say

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4.9out of 5
163 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2019Most recent review
Customers often mention
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 56% of reviews we've read
  • Tidy & cleanMentioned in 44% of reviews we've read
  • ProfessionalMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
  • Which? Trusted Traders163 reviews · 4.9 avg

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for The English Garden Company Limited, including the highlights above. The 163 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Customer in Greater London

Disappointed with The English Garden Company

I contacted them through the form on their website. As I didn’t hear from them, I texted. I then texted again to say I would contact Which if I didn’t hear. A week later, and no response. Are they still in business?

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Request for an extra job that was perfectly executed.

We requested an extra job to be done in our garden from The English Garden Company with whom we have been for 5 years. Adam was sent to do the job and he executed it properly. It was a relief to get it done, and Adam did his very best to achieve it.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
4 / 5
Quality
4 / 5
Value
4 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent gravel work in garden

We recommend The English Garden Company and will use them again. We had part of lawn turned into a flower bed, part into a gravel pathway and part into a gravelled area, all with membrane and lawn edging. In the front decorative gravel and slate replaced bark chippings. The team of five arrived at 9am Saturday, were friendly, polite, and tidied up after themselves finishing the same day. They also identified cause of problems in areas of our lawn as chafer grubs and advised against planting anything in new flower bed until the chafer grubs are eradicated. Our garden looks great after the work done by team, and we will get them to do regular lawn maintenance in future.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Replaced hedge that was dying

Low hedge was dying after severe frost damage. Neil visited to advise on replacement. I wanted something bright and cheerful. Suggested several, and I chose Escalonia 'Glowing Embers'. They weren't happy with the quality of the nursery stock, so suggested Nandina Fire Power. I'm glad that they did as it's perfect for me. Gardeners removed old shrubs and rejuvenated the soil before planting. It looks great. The gardeners were very friendly and clean and tidy. Great communication with office, and all done on time and to budget. Highly recommended.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Another Job Well Done

We’ve been using English Garden Company for a few years now and have always been happy with the service – from the initial phone call to completion. The teams have tackled a mixture of work for us including cutting and pruning a very out of control pyracantha; cutting back a much overgrown laurel screen; reducing the level of some of our trees and shrubs; and removing of a rather large conifer. They work in a professional and methodical way and, very importantly, leave the garden clean and tidy.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Planting and pond clearance

The work involved some planting to hide a broken concrete upstand and clearing our pond which was choked with plants. Neil came quickly to discuss our needs and was helpful in suggesting alternative plants when we werent keen on the first suggestions. The work was done well and everything was left clean and tidy. I would be happy to use the company again.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
4 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Amazing work!

We needed to have a mature beech tree cut down and removed because it was too close to the rear wall of our house. There was a problem with access, as we have side alley or direct through-way to the street except via the house. Neil and his team did an amazing job. They took down the tree and removed every last trace of it within two hours, and they left everything so clean and tidy behind themselves we could hardly believe it. In addition to that, the members of the team were friendly, approachable and considerate throughout. Really, we don't have words - except for amazing!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Great Garden Autumn/Winter preparation

Having not had time during the year to keep the garden under control, the team did a great job tidying the shrubs and clearing the borders. The garden looked so much wider, with the side path now visible and a whole lot tidier. The team of two did an amazing job. One of their team had not come in that day but they came back two days later to finish off. The were very professional and cleared everything away and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Delighted with my new fence

Just a brief note to express my delight with my new fence! The workmanship is excellent, the team that completed the job were most professional and the price very competitive. The job was performed exactly as per the quotation. I would have no hesitation in recommending The English Garden Company Ltd.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Very professional tree felling/stump grinding

We contacted the English Garden Company (also operate as the English Tree Company) about a tree that was at risk of coming down following the recent storms. We received a quote and were booked in very promptly and a team arrived on a Saturday morning to complete the work. The work was done very quickly and to a high standard. They were very conscientious and tried to avoid making any mess where they had to pass through our utility room and checked with us to make sure we were happy with the completed work before filling in the hole the stump had been in. In addition to the work we'd hired them for, they noticed that a fence panel that had fallen down needed to be put back in place and did this as well which was greatly appreciated. Would happily use the English Garden Company again.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Trusted professionals

Have used The English Garden company several times eg work tree surgery. Yesterday they did a major garden pruning for us and the garden looks still great but twice the size with all the stuff gone that didn’t add any value. the two gardeners worked solidly for 8 hours easily, but were extremely pleasant and tidied up beautifully after they finished. Cannot recommend highly enough. They are very popular in the local area and rightly so. And they are not as expensive as you might imagine in fact I think they are very reasonably priced and good value. Before doing the work they came to discuss my needs, wrote up a plan and then did exactly what was agreed. Delighted 😀

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Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Alex in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Highly Recommended

A pleasure to deal with. The whole team is friendly, always courteous and professional. The work was carried out to a high standard and the whole area left spotless. You do get what you pay for. I wouldn't hesitate to work with the English Garden Company again. If quality and experience are important to you, give them a call!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
David in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Clean and efficient removal of tree from front garden

The English Garden Company quoted a reasonable price to remove a tall tree from our front garden which had been causing us concern due to its size. The team arrived on time, were efficient in cutting down the tree in stages . They did not cause any damage to surrounding plants or fences and paving. they were very personable and cleared up all the branches, trunk sawdust etc and took them away. The job was neat and was done quickly. I recommend this company.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Lynne in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Highly recommended

I highly recommend The English Garden Company: from Keirsa in the office who was extremely friendly and helpful, to Paul who came out to quote, gave excellent advice and then carried out the work to the highest standard. I am so pleased with the results of my garden makeover and I now intend to use the company to redesign my front garden later in the year. Thank you to everyone at the English Garden Company for carrying out an efficient and professional job.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Laura in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

superb job!

I cannot recommend The English Garden Company highly enough. Everything they did was to the highest standard. They are super efficient and professional and over nice guys too. Thanks to them, our garden now looks stunning.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
4 / 5
John in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Exceptionally professional organisation.

All dealings were very pleasant and professional: my initial telephone call and later telephone and e-mail contacts with Kiersa Cunningham and Jean Colbourne in the office; the inspection visit & quote from Neil Fletcher; and dealings on the day with Paul and Roo. Paul and Roo, arrived promptly and were very considerate as regards causing the minimum of disturbance in regard to parking, access and loading. My initial request, on which the quotation was based, was for the removal of four branches. After they had swiftly and efficiently removed three of the relevant branches they asked to speak to me. They pointed out that, whilst totally willing to proceed with the removal of the fourth branch, if I insisted on this, they would both strongly advise against it, both for the good of the tree and for my own longer term aims, as removal of the fourth branch would unbalance the appearance of the tree and lead more swiftly to the decay of a fifth branch, which I wanted to preserve. After a pleasant and, on their part, clearly well-informed discussion, I was convinced to follow their advice. I was impressed that they put the long-term good of the tree, and my ultimate aims, ahead of small, short-term financial considerations. They then proceeded to remove everything carefully and efficiently, leaving the area neat and tidy. I had gone to this firm because they had done a good job on another tree some ten years ago.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Thank you The English Garden Company

I would highly recommend The English Garden Company. My garden was overhung with neighbouring holly trees and fir trees creating a large canopy of shade in my garden. My fences and back gate were also in a very poor state. I called The EGC and spoke with the very friendly Kiersa who arranged for Neil to visit and assess the trees and for Savin who came to look at the fences and gate. Upon receiving the quotes for the work needed, I contacted Kiersa who arranged the dates for the work to be carried out. I thought that it would take a whole week at least to clear the trees etc let alone taking away the old dilapidated fence and gate and replacing it with the new one. To my absolute delight and amazement, the trees and overhung foliage was cut back and cleared away in half a day. The guys cleared up so well that you wouldn’t have known that they had worked so hard to clear away so much. The same applies to the fencing and new gate. Savin and his team did an amazing job and worked nonstop to get the new fences and gate completed in just one 1day! The whole team were very friendly and knowledgeable and the customer service was just fantastic. Thank you all at The English Garden Company.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

excellent work

We hired the ETC to sort out overgrown trees. Great job -fantastic communications from start to finish - and great clear up afterwards. The workmen were professional and really friendly. Highly recommend.

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Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Brilliant makeover for my garden

I had no idea really what a makeover for the garden would entail. Now I do. When I contacted the Company they explained options, were friendly, clear and communicated promptly. I had a consultation with Neil who patiently spent time looking carefully round the garden, commenting and advising and listening to me. The proposal that I received accurately mirrored our meeting. I cannot recommend the English Garden Company highly enough. They have transformed what I thought was in fairly decent shape and turned it into a lovely garden front and back. Steven and Alfie were professional, friendly and worked solidly through the day. They cleared up after themselves and left everything neat and tidy when they left.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Total garden renovation

Neil (head gardener) gave me invaluable advice when I started my garden project (get a designer to achieve a very special garden, thank you, Annabelle). Throughout the process, Neil and his admin team (Harriet and Keirsa) were fabulous support. The hard landscapers, Andrew, Martin, Mark, and Vasyl were consummate professionals - Polite, very tidy, friendly and SO hard working. The quality of the work is second to none. And I have a garden that was once derelict and is now a delight. I cannot recommend this company enough and I would suggest achieving your dream garden, chose them!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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About

We are an award winning, family run garden and tree company. Established in 1974. Expert and pro-active care for your gardens and trees using the latest practices and products. Our staff are fully qualified and passionate about beautiful gardens, lawns and trees. We are a ‘one stop’ shop for all our client’s garden and tree needs. If you care about your garden and trees, please call 01707 645069 to book a free consultation.

Services they list

Garden maintenancePlantingHedge trimmingLawn treatmentGarden clearanceTree reductionsStump grindingTree removalTree thinningTree plantingTurfingIrrigation systems

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  • Insurance: Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million
  • Established: 1974 (52 years in business)
  • Experience they state: 50 years
  • Areas served: London
  • Brands they work with: David Austin Roses, Hawksmill Nurseries, Burstons Nurseries, Classiflora, The Pot Co, Europlanters, Thompsons of Crews Hill, CPA Horticulture
  • Good to know: Free quotes · Family-run · Fixed pricing
  • VAT number they state: GB 728544121 · check on the HMRC VAT checker (opens in new tab)

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How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1974, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2005. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1974Company registered2005First public review2019
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the landscaper services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
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Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.

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Common questions about The English Garden Company Limited

Is The English Garden Company Limited a legitimate business?

The English Garden Company Limited has 163 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about The English Garden Company Limited?

The English Garden Company Limited has 163 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know The English Garden Company Limited's reviews are genuine?

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Is The English Garden Company Limited qualified and accredited?

We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for The English Garden Company Limited, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency), Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.

Is The English Garden Company Limited a registered business?

The English Garden Company Limited is a registered business on Companies House (company number 05481756), incorporated 15 Jun 2005, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Is The English Garden Company Limited insured?

They state on their own website that public Liability Insurance up to £10 million. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.

What does The English Garden Company Limited specialise in?

The English Garden Company Limited lists specialist services including Garden maintenance, Planting, Hedge trimming, Lawn treatment, Garden clearance, Tree reductions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

What areas does The English Garden Company Limited cover?

They state on their own website that they cover London. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

How long has The English Garden Company Limited been trading?

The English Garden Company Limited has been reviewed on public sources since 2019.