Borders, Weeding & Planting
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Borders, Weeding & Planting

Border care and weeding around Newark — the difference between a cut garden and a cared-for one.

Anyone can cut a lawn. The borders are what tell you whether a garden is actually being looked after.

We clear beds out properly — weeds out at the root rather than skimmed off the top — then edge cleanly where the border meets the lawn and mulch to hold moisture and keep the weeds down. Overgrown shrubs get cut back into shape rather than just hacked at, and anything worth keeping stays.

It's also the work that makes the biggest difference to how a garden reads from the house. A crisp edge between a mown lawn and a dark mulched bed does more for a garden than almost anything else you can do in an afternoon.

"Clearing borders out and cutting back. Polite, tidy, and couldn't believe how quickly Charlie got the job done!"

What's included

  • Beds cleared and weeded at the root
  • Clean cut edges between border and lawn
  • Mulching to suppress weeds and hold moisture
  • Shrubs cut back and reshaped
  • Pots, patios and gravel areas tidied
  • All waste removed
Reviews

Loved by customers

5.0 · from 12 verified reviews

Enthusiastic and polite young guys who have taken the initiative to start their own business. They’ve learned on the job, listened to feedback and always tried to help as well as saving us a whole winter of leaf collection which is nobody’s favourite job in a large garden.
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Emily Newbury
Oct 2026
Did an excellent job clearing a very overgrown garden in a short space of time
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Eddie Coulton
Sept 2026
Great service and a fantastically tidy garden 👍🏼
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Marcus Lee
Sept 2026
Charlie has done several jobs for us in the last year. Large lawns cut, big hedges trimmed and our long driveway cleared. He is friendly, punctual and always does an excellent job. Thanks Charlie!
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Sara Bainbridge
Sept 2026
Great experience from booking to job completion, thanks Fit Boys Gardening! Highly recommend 🤩
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Sue Farr
Sept 2026
Charlie and his team do a great job
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alison milbank
Sept 2026
Have had Charlie & Callum to do my garden for nearly 2 yrs now. They are always willing to tackle any job I have asked them to do. Both the boys are so polite and cheerful. They work well together and have made my life so much easier. Couldn't do without them. Lilian Davies
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MARGARET LILIAN Davies
Sept 2026
We’ve had 2 jobs done by the lads now and have been really happy with both! Extremely hard working, friendly and very professional. Would definitely recommend!
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Francesca
Jun 2026
We've been using these gardeners for around two years now, and I honestly couldn't recommend them more highly. They take great care of our garden, regularly cutting the grass, keeping the edges neat, and making sure everything always looks tidy and well maintained. They've also done an excellent job cutting back our trees and bushes, helping to keep the garden under control and looking its best throughout the year. What really stands out is their reliability, attention to detail, and the pride they take in their work. They always leave everything spotless when they're finished. It's such a pleasure having gardeners you can completely trust to do a fantastic job every time. We're delighted with the service they've provided over the past two years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for hardworking, professional, and friendly gardeners.
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Nina Mcgarrigle
Jun 2026
The guys cut back some very overgrown shrubs and reduced the width of a ridiculously thick privet hedge for me. They were professional, polite and efficient, did a great job and left no mess behind. I’d definitely use them again.
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Sue Hartley
Jun 2026
Couldn’t recommend more highly Super job done, clearing boarders out and cutting back. Polite, tidy.and couldn’t believe how quickly Charlie got the job done! Booked on a regular basis now as very pleased.
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Julia Bradshaw
Jun 2026
Charlie was the ultimate professional from quote to the end of the job! The trees and shrubs were cut back and shaped which made the garden look amazing!
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Joy Summerell
May 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Far less if they're taken out at the root and the bed is mulched afterwards. Skimming the tops off looks good for a fortnight and no longer, which is why we don't do it that way.

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