Good Garden Folk is a local, independent team of reliable gardeners in Ely, Cambridgeshire, offering friendly garden care across the city and surrounding villages.
Doug & Gem are both currently studying a City & Guilds horticulture course, building knowledge and practical skills while growing Good Garden Folk.
Doug brings a hands-on approach to garden maintenance, with a focus on reliable, practical work that helps keep outdoor spaces tidy, cared for and manageable. His previous experience working as a chef has given him a strong eye for detail, organisation and presentation, while his work as a local bird breeder reflects a long-standing interest in nature, animals and outdoor spaces.
Gem has worked for many years as a qualified art teacher, artist & photographer. Her love of colour, nature, and passion for all things creative brings a thoughtful, design-led touch to the work we do.
Gem loves planting, shaping garden spaces and helping introduce more life and character into outdoor areas. She also hopes to combine her teaching skills with art and nature-inspired workshops.
Together, we offer a friendly, reliable and down-to-earth garden service for people who like to enjoy their garden space.
Regular or one-off mowing for domestic gardens with neat edging where needed.
Seasonal hedge cutting and shaping to keep gardens tidy, manageable and well maintained.
Ideal for overgrown gardens, end-of-tenancy clear-ups or general maintenance.
Clearing unwanted weeds from borders, paths, patios and untidy areas.
Light pruning and cutting back to keep plants healthy, tidy and under control.
Regular or occasional help keeping outdoor spaces presentable throughout the year.
We also help with smaller garden jobs where possible, including planting, simple jet washing, fence painting, pot moving, garden furniture cleaning and general outdoor tidy-ups. If there’s something you need doing, just ask.
If we can help, we will. For larger or more technical jobs, we’ll always be honest about whether the work needs a specialist or a more experienced gardener.
Alongside regular gardening work, we’re also happy to offer friendly garden support for older customers who may need a bit of extra help with small outdoor jobs.
Alongside regular gardening work, we're also happy to offer friendly garden support for elderly customers who may need a bit of extra help with small outdoor jobs.
This could include light garden maintenance, moving pots, putting bins out, sweeping paths, watering plants, tidying small areas, or simply being a friendly and reliable face during a regular garden visit.
We understand how valuable it can be to have someone patient, practical and trustworthy nearby. For some people, a regular garden visit can also provide a welcome bit of company during the week.
This is not a care service, but if you or a family member are looking for gentle garden help, small practical support and a friendly face, please feel free to get in touch.
We’re based in Ely, Cambridgeshire and offer garden maintenance across Ely and nearby villages, including Little Downham, Soham, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham and Littleport.
We’re happy to consider other locations too, so just get in touch if you’re close by and need help with your garden.
Getting a quote is simple. Send a message, share a few details, and we’ll let you know the best next step.
Tell us what you need help with, whether it’s mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, pruning or a general tidy-up.
Send us a photo of your garden space, or alternmatively we can arrange a visit in person.
We will let you know the price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
For most one-off jobs, we usually quote per job rather than by the hour. This means you know what to expect from the start, and we can focus on getting the work done efficiently.
We also offer regular garden maintenance, whether that’s weekly, fortnightly or occasional visits to keep things under control. For ongoing work, we can agree a simple hourly rate, a set visit length, or a half-day/full-day rate depending on what your garden needs.
For most jobs, we’ll arrange a quick visit to take a proper look so the quote is fair and accurate. For smaller jobs, you’re very welcome to send a few photos via WhatsApp, and we can often provide a quote that way instead.
If any specialist tools, equipment hire, materials, waste removal or more technical work are required, we’ll always discuss this with you first so there are no surprises.
We aim to send quotes within 48 hours and will let you know our availability at the same time. There’s no obligation, and you’re free to decide in your own time.
Here are a few examples of our garden maintenance, tidy-ups and outdoor work so far. We’ll keep adding more photos as Good Garden Folk grows.
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Looking for reliable gardeners in Ely or a nearby village? Call or message Doug and Gem for a free, no-obligation quote.
Call or WhatsApp: 07814 018172
Email: goodgardenfolk@gmail.com
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A few quick answers about how Good Garden Folk works, where we cover and how to get a quote.
Yes, we can help with one-off garden tidy-ups as well as ongoing garden maintenance, depending on the work needed and our availability. For larger jobs, we may work alongside another qualified local gardener to make sure the job is completed properly and efficiently.
We're based in Ely and cover nearby villages including Little Downham, Soham, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham, Littleport and surrounding areas.
Yes. You’re welcome to send photos by WhatsApp for an initial idea. We'll usually arrange a quick visit so the quote is fair and accurate.
We usually quote per job rather than by the hour, so you know what to expect before any work starts.
Yes, where availability allows. We can help with regular mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, pruning and general garden upkeep.
This depends on the job. We can discuss waste options when quoting and let you know what’s included before starting.
Not always. As long as we can access the garden and we’ve agreed the work beforehand, we will be able to carry out the job while you’re out.
Yes, we have full public liability insurance for gardening work.
If a job needs specialist equipment or a more experienced gardener, we will always be honest and let you know before taking anything on.
