Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Gardening & Floristry Experts in Otterbourne
The Lady Gardener, established in 2006 by Ruth Jenkins, is a dedicated garden maintenance and floristry business based in Otterbourne, Hampshire. With over 16 years of experience, we specialise in transforming neglected gardens into thriving spaces while offering bespoke floral arrangements for every occasion. Our services include full garden maintenance, design consultations, horticultural tuition, and unique grave-tending solutions tailored to individual needs. Our team combines technical expertise with creative flair, ensuring every project reflects both practicality and aesthetic beauty. We prioritise clear communication, seasonal planning, and sustainable practices to deliver lasting results.Clients benefit from our local knowledge of Hampshire's climate and soil conditions, enabling us to recommend plant varieties that flourish in their specific environment. From overgrown garden clearances to intricate floral designs, our approach remains consistently professional and client-focused. Our reputation for reliability and attention to detail has been built through years of positive word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business. We take pride in maintaining transparency throughout our processes, from initial consultations to final project execution. This commitment to excellence has earned us recognition in local media and a loyal customer base across southern England.
Services
Garden Maintenance
Floristry
Grave Tending
Garden Design
Horticultural Tuition
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 16 years of specialist gardening and floristry experience
- Our team provides tailored garden design solutions for unique spaces
- Bespoke seasonal floral arrangements created by trained florists
- Proven track record of transforming overgrown gardens into manageable spaces
- Transparent communication with regular project progress updates
What people say
Great service, great value
Bespoke garden design
Excellent seasonal floral arrangements
Transformed overgrown gardens
Highly recommended by clients
Services
Garden Maintenance
Regular upkeep of outdoor spaces including weeding, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal planting. Our team ensures gardens remain healthy and visually appealing throughout the year. Clients benefit from tailored maintenance schedules and expert horticultural advice.
Floristry
Custom floral arrangements for all occasions using locally sourced and seasonal materials. Services include wedding flowers, sympathy tributes, and Christmas decorations. Each piece is crafted to reflect individual client preferences and event requirements.
Garden Design
Personalised garden design consultations with scale drawings and planting schemes. We create practical, maintainable spaces that suit client lifestyles and property characteristics. Services include boundary treatments and seasonal planting plans.
Grave Tending
Professional grave maintenance services including cleaning, weeding, and floral arrangements. Available as regular visits or one-off services with photographic updates provided. We treat all memorials with respect and attention to detail.
Horticultural Tuition
Practical gardening instruction for homeowners. Covers plant selection, maintenance techniques, and seasonal tasks. Designed to build confidence and knowledge for independent garden management.
People
Ruth Jenkins
Founder & Lead Gardener
With 16 years' experience, Ruth combines horticultural expertise with floristry skills. She specialises in garden transformations and seasonal floral design, maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable service delivery.
Questions
What gardening services do you offer?
We provide full garden maintenance, design consultations, overgrown garden clearance, planting schemes, and horticultural tuition tailored to individual requirements.
Do you provide grave maintenance services?
Yes, we offer regular grave-tending services including cleaning, weeding, floral arrangements, and photographic updates for peace of mind.
Are your floral arrangements bespoke?
All our floral creations are custom-made to client specifications, including seasonal decorations, sympathy tributes, and event-specific designs.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Otterbourne, Compton, Hursley, Twyford, Colden Common, and surrounding Hampshire areas.
Can you help with garden design?
Yes, we offer personal consultations and scale plans for garden transformations, combining practicality with aesthetic appeal.
How experienced is your team?
Our lead gardener has 16 years' experience with specialist training in both horticulture and floristry, supported by skilled team members.
Reviews (2)
Lesley Block
Oct 31, 2017
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I have had no response to my messages left on her answerphone or messages left via her contact on website. I assume my job is not 'big' enough for her :-(
Timothy Allen
Jan 03, 2017
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Before we were married, my wife was having trouble with florists. She couldn't find one that was willing to make her the bouquet that she dreamed of having. One after another, they kept telling her that she could only have plain white flowers as is traditional. Eventually though, she came across The Lady Gardener and boy did she amaze us! All we had to do was tell The Lady Gardener our colour scheme (blue and silver) and she created the most jaw dropping bouquet imaginable! She intermingled baby blue, royal blue and white satin flowers along with greenery and glass beads before tying the entire
