Ground Control – Clear Your Garden – Ready For The Spring
You don’t need to take any protein pills or to “put your helmet on”.
Let Major Tom do all of the hard work, clearing bushes and pulling out weeds, so your garden is ready for the new season. We take a way all of the debris and leave your garden looking clean, clear and fresh. Then – decide if you want to maintain it or if you want us to visit periodically to do it all for you.
The Ground Control Pack: From just £150
This is the solution for those people who just want to get their garden looking tidy after it has become overgrown. We charge a competitive daily rate and we take away all of the debris from the clearance and charge you one manageable fee. Once-off.
We asked Major Tom how he would work in your small garden. Here’s what he said:
“Alright, so if we’re dealing with an overgrown small garden, the first thing I’d do is have a good look around and assess exactly what needs doing. Every garden is different—some are just a bit neglected with long grass and a few weeds, while others look like a jungle with brambles, ivy, and even small trees taking over. So, before diving in, I’d chat with the owner to get a feel for what they want—whether they just need a basic tidy-up or a full-on transformation.
The first real step is cutting everything back. That means getting out the strimmer for long grass and using shears or a hedge trimmer to take down anything that’s gone wild. If there are brambles or ivy choking fences and walls, those need to be cut right back to ground level. It’s amazing how different a space can look just from removing that first layer of overgrowth.
Once the worst of the mess is under control, it’s time for clearing and sorting. I’d gather up all the cuttings, dead plants, and any general rubbish that’s been lurking under the weeds. A lot of the time, old gardens end up with broken pots, bits of wood, and even forgotten garden furniture that’s rotting away. Everything gets bagged up or piled into a green waste bin, and anything that can be composted is set aside. Larger waste, I would put it in my trailer and dispose of it properly at the local waste tip.
Next up is weeding and defining the space. This is where the real transformation starts to show. Pulling up stubborn weeds, reshaping borders, and neatening up flower beds or gravel paths makes a massive difference. If there are any shrubs or small trees that need shaping, I’d prune them properly to give the garden a well-kept look.
Once the space is clear, it’s time for reviving the lawn. If the grass has been neglected but still has life in it, a good mow and a bit of edging will sharpen it up. If it’s beyond saving, we might need to reseed patchy areas or even lay some fresh turf, depending on what the owner wants.
Finally, there’s the finishing touches. This could mean adding fresh bark or gravel to tidy up pathways, replanting some hardy shrubs for easy maintenance, or even setting up a few pots with colorful flowers to bring some life back into the space. If they want ongoing maintenance, I’d schedule a follow-up plan to keep it looking good—because let’s be honest, without regular upkeep, gardens quickly slide back into chaos.
By the time we’re done, the place looks completely different—tidy, fresh, and like somewhere people actually want to spend time. It’s always satisfying seeing the transformation, especially when the owner is shocked by how much better their garden looks in just a day or two.
That’s the process in a nutshell—cut back, clear out, neaten up, and bring it back to life. It’s hard work, but nothing beats stepping back at the end and seeing a garden go from a wild mess to something they can actually enjoy”.