Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Garden Maintenance Services in Bucks & Oxon
Founded in 2005 by Richard Key, an award-winning garden designer with over 30 years' experience, we provide tailored garden maintenance and estate management services across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas. Our approach combines horticultural expertise with personalized service, ensuring gardens evolve beautifully through seasonal changes and long-term growth. With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver comprehensive care ranging from routine maintenance to full-scale restoration projects, maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and client collaboration. 
Services
Garden Maintenance
Estate Management
Garden Restoration
Lawn Care
Hedge Trimming
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years' experience in horticultural and garden design expertise.
- Our team provides personalized garden maintenance plans tailored to individual client needs.
- We combine practical garden care with design knowledge for long-term garden health.
- We serve both private gardens and large estates with professional discretion.
- Our founder is a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers
What people say
Expertise, efficiency, friendly smile
High standard maintenance
Professional and reliable service
Imaginative design implementation
Great attention to detail
Services
Garden Maintenance
Our garden maintenance service covers regular lawn cutting, hedge trimming, and weed control. We create tailored schedules to suit individual garden needs, ensuring year-round beauty and health. With experienced teams working across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, we combine practical care with horticultural knowledge to maintain gardens at their best.
Estate Management
We provide comprehensive estate management for large properties, offering discreet and professional grounds maintenance. Our teams handle extensive lawns, parkland areas, and formal gardens while respecting property privacy. Working alongside existing staff or as sole providers, we maintain the highest standards of estate presentation throughout the seasons.
Garden Restoration
Specialising in restoring neglected gardens and post-construction landscapes, we revive gardens to their former glory. Our approach combines design knowledge with practical horticulture to rejuvenate lawns, borders, and planting schemes. We work sympathetically with period properties and modern developments alike, ensuring gardens harmonise with their architectural context.
Hedge Trimming
Our hedge trimming service maintains neat, healthy boundaries while promoting plant growth. Using professional techniques, we shape hedges and manage overgrowth to enhance garden aesthetics. This service forms part of our comprehensive seasonal maintenance packages for private and commercial properties.
Lawn Care
We offer complete lawn care solutions including aeration, feeding, and scarification. Our treatments address soil health and grass quality to maintain lush, vibrant lawns. Regular maintenance plans ensure optimal lawn condition throughout the growing season, tailored to each garden's specific requirements.
People
Richard Key
Founder & Garden Designer
Award-winning garden designer with over 30 years' experience and Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Founded Key Gardencare in 2005 to provide ongoing maintenance for garden design clients.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden maintenance?
We cover Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas including Windsor, Maidenhead, Rickmansworth, and Chorleywood.
Do you offer one-off garden services?
Yes, we provide both regular maintenance contracts and ad hoc services like garden restoration or seasonal clean-ups.
Can you help with large estate gardens?
We specialise in estate management, working discreetly on large grounds either alongside existing staff or as sole providers.
How do you tailor garden maintenance plans?
We conduct initial consultations to understand your garden's specific needs and create customised maintenance schedules.
What garden restoration services do you offer?
We restore neglected gardens and post-construction landscapes, combining design expertise with practical horticultural knowledge.
Are your gardeners qualified professionals?
Our team includes experienced horticulturists with expertise in both garden maintenance and design principles.
