Over 25 Years of Excellence

Professional Garden Care & Maintenance

Our ethos is simple: we maintain every garden and green space to the highest standard, caring for and nurturing them as if they were our own.

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✓ DBS Checked Staff
✓ Fully Insured
✓ Eco-Conscious
Complete Garden Transformation

Complete Garden Transformation

Lawn renovation & border planting

Hedge & Topiary Work

Hedge & Topiary Work

Professional hedge maintenance

Flower Bed Design

Flower Bed Design

Colourful seasonal planting

Lawn Care Service

Lawn Care Service

Regular maintenance program

Garden Cleanup

Garden Cleanup

Seasonal clearance & tidying

Tree Pruning

Tree Pruning

Expert tree care & shaping

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Our Key Services

Professional grounds maintenance for residential and commercial clients

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Residential & Non-Residential Grounds Maintenance

Comprehensive maintenance services for homes, businesses, schools, and local councils.

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Sports Markings

Professional line marking for football pitches and sports facilities to exacting standards.

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Groundskeeping

Expert groundskeeping services maintaining outdoor spaces to the highest standards.

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Arboreal Maintenance

Professional tree care, pruning, and maintenance for healthy, beautiful trees.

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Pest Control

Effective and environmentally conscious pest management solutions for your outdoor spaces.

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Estate Management

Complete grounds management for residential estates and commercial properties.

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Domestic Garden Maintenance

Regular garden care to keep your outdoor space beautiful and well-maintained.

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Lawn Care

Expert lawn treatment, mowing, and maintenance for lush, healthy grass year-round.

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Grave Maintenance

Respectful and dignified maintenance of gravesites and memorial gardens.

About Village Garden Services

Commercial Services

Here at Village Garden Services, our commercial arm deals with local councils, businesses and schools – maintaining everything from football pitches to graveyards. All our work is timetabled with the customer in mind, to make sure we are where you want us when you want us, yet we aim to stay flexible enough to adapt should you require it.

All staff are courteous and friendly and by matter of course are DBS checked for working in schools and for your own peace of mind.

✓ DBS Checked Staff
✓ Flexible Scheduling
✓ Council Approved
✓ Fully Insured
Professional gardening
Domestic garden maintenance

Domestic Services

The domestic arm of the company aims to maintain customers' gardens to a standard they can be proud of. We work closely with our customers to ensure they get the garden they desire with as little environmental impact as possible.

Whether you need regular lawn maintenance, seasonal plantings, or a complete garden transformation, we bring the same level of care and professionalism to every domestic project.

✓ Eco-Conscious Approach
✓ Personalized Service
✓ 25+ Years of Experience
✓ Quality Guaranteed

Meet the Team

The friendly faces behind Village Garden Services

Mark Russell

Mark Russell

Director

Mark is the Director of the company. After serving four years in the Luton Borough Council Parks Department, he founded the company in 1997 and has since steered it to where it is today. Alongside managing the day-to-day needs of employees and the business, he also maintains his own list of domestic clients and carries out larger parish grounds maintenance contracts.

Simon

Simon

Senior Gardener

Since joining VGS Ltd at the age of 17, Simon has now completed 20 years of service, becoming one of the most knowledgeable, dependable, and hardworking members of the team. His plant knowledge and expertise make him the ideal person to oversee our most prestigious contracts, including large private gardens and exclusive communal apartment developments.

Wayne

Wayne

Gardener

With a background working in and around the house and grounds of the Luton Hoo Estate, Wayne is our Village Warden, providing a top-rated service throughout the villages and parishes we serve. With a broad range of skills, he undertakes ground maintenance tasks, repairs, and street furniture installations. As well as being our pest control expert and in-house engineer, he is our first port of call whenever an unusual fix or task arises.

Emily

Emily

Gardener

If smiling were an Olympic sport, Emily would be a medal winner. Her genial nature and fastidious work ethic make her perfectly suited to serving our domestic customer base. Working primarily in Hertfordshire, her days are often filled with "garden hopping" along streets where her reputation for excellent work has spread throughout the neighbourhood.

Jenny

Jenny

Accounts

Jenny, our Accounts Department, simply excels at what she does. With a friendly yet pragmatic approach, she maintains control of expenditure and receipts while managing client invoicing and accounts with precision.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Mark and his team have been a pillar of our parish for years, tending to our communal spaces with incredible care and respect. From keeping the churchyard pristine to ensuring the village green is always ready for local events, their long-standing expertise is evident in every detail. They aren’t just contractors; they are a trusted part of our community who truly understand the importance of preserving our local landscape."

Caddington Parish Council Parish Council
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"The team is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about their work. Their horticultural expertise makes a huge difference; they don’t just mow the lawn, they provide valuable advice on plant care and seasonal planning that has truly transformed our garden. Excellent service every time."

Carly Woodward Homeowner
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"We have used Village Garden Services for many years and have complete confidence in them. They are consistently punctual, reliable, and professional, making our garden look fantastic year-round. It’s a weight off our minds knowing our outdoor space is in such safe, experienced hands."

Ilse Nye Homeowner
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"Maintaining the prestigious reputation of our complex requires a level of detail that this team delivers without fail. They provide a seamless service that keeps our communal gardens and private entrances looking immaculate, which is essential for our residents’ peace of mind and property values. They are consistently professional, quiet, and unobtrusive—providing a five-star finish that perfectly matches the exclusivity of our building."

Anonymous Gleneagle Manor

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Contact Information

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Phone

07973 712394

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Service Area

Harpenden, St Albans & Surrounding Areas

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Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

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