Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Design & Maintenance Experts in Milford on Sea
Established as a family-run business, Ground Pepper Garden Services specialises in creating and maintaining gardens across Hampshire and the New Forest. Led by Tom Pepper, an RHS-qualified plantsman with over 20 years of hands-on experience, we combine traditional horticultural expertise with innovative design. Our services include tailored planting plans, full planting projects, garden consultancy, and estate garden maintenance. Tom holds an Advanced RHS Certificate in Horticulture and a Diploma with Distinction in Garden Design, ensuring every project benefits from proven expertise. We focus on understanding client visions to deliver unique, year-round garden solutions, from blank canvases to coastal and woodland gardens.Our approach includes practical aftercare advice, border maintenance, irrigation, and seasonal scheduling. With a reputation for professionalism and attention to detail, we work closely with clients to transform outdoor spaces into functional, vibrant environments. Our commitment to quality extends to estate garden management, where we operate in a head gardener capacity, coordinating teams and external contractors. Customer testimonials highlight our reliability, creativity, and ability to exceed expectations through personalised service.
Services
Planting Plans
Planting Projects
Garden Consultancy
Estate Garden Maintenance
Border Renovations
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of RHS-certified horticultural expertise
- Our planting plans are tailored to individual client visions
- We execute full planting projects from preparation to irrigation
- Our team provides practical aftercare advice for year-round gardens
- We manage large estate gardens with professional coordination
What people say
Professional service
Excellent service
Thoroughly recommended
Helped us enormously
Willing to go the extra mile
Services
Planting Plans
We create custom planting plans tailored to individual gardens and client preferences. Our RHS-certified team designs schemes with year-round interest, focusing on colour harmony and plant suitability. Each plan includes plant selection, placement guidance, and seasonal maintenance schedules to ensure long-term success.
Planting Projects
Our full planting project service covers every stage from ground preparation to final planting. We handle soil improvement, irrigation systems, raised beds, and mulching. Specialising in new builds and garden transformations, we ensure professional execution while maintaining the client's vision throughout the process.
Garden Consultancy
We provide tailored garden reports and action plans for improving outdoor spaces. Our consultancy includes assessing existing gardens, recommending maintenance schedules, and advising on plant selection. Clients receive practical guidance to maintain garden health and visual appeal throughout the seasons.
Estate Garden Maintenance
We offer professional maintenance services for large country gardens, operating in a head gardener capacity. Our work includes border renovation, pruning, irrigation management, and coordinating seasonal tasks. We collaborate with existing garden teams to maintain high standards across extensive properties.
Border Renovations
We specialise in revitalising tired borders with new planting schemes. Our approach includes assessing existing plants, improving soil quality, and introducing complementary species. The goal is to create dynamic, low-maintenance borders that provide seasonal interest and enhance overall garden aesthetics.
People
Tom Pepper
Owner & Head Gardener
RHS-certified plantsman with 20+ years' experience in horticulture and garden design. Holds an Advanced RHS Certificate and a Diploma with Distinction in Garden Design. Specialises in creating sustainable, visually striking gardens tailored to client needs.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Hampshire and the New Forest, including Milford on Sea, Lymington, and surrounding coastal and rural areas.
What qualifications does your team hold?
Our lead gardener holds an Advanced RHS Certificate in Horticulture and a Diploma with Distinction in Garden Design.
Do you handle both design and maintenance?
Yes, we offer full planting projects and ongoing maintenance services for gardens of all sizes.
Can you work with existing garden features?
We specialise in enhancing existing gardens, including border renovations, woodland areas, and coastal plantings.
How do you tailor planting plans?
We assess your garden's conditions and discuss your preferences to create unique, seasonally varied planting schemes.
What maintenance support do you provide?
We offer seasonal maintenance schedules, practical aftercare advice, and estate garden management services for larger properties.
