Step by Step Gardens Maintenance & Design · Bristol
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Garden care · Bristol & wider area

Gardens,
step by step.

Garden maintenance, tidy-ups, pruning, planting plans, garden design and advice across Bristol and the wider area. RHS-qualified, public liability insured, and built on over 10 years of hands-on horticulture.

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Bright yellow forsythia in bloom in a Bristol garden, early spring colour.
Forsythia Spring colour · Bristol
A community planter project Sam worked on in Bristol.
Community
planter
Sam, the gardener behind Step by Step Gardens.
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Sam
RHS-qualified Public liability insured
5.0/5 on Yell · 2 reviews

Rated 5.0 on Yell from 2 reviews. Customers highlight knowledge, friendliness, care and garden transformation.

  • RHS-qualified Royal Horticultural Society certified
  • Public liability insured Covered for work on your property
  • 10+ years horticulture Hands-on garden experience
  • Bristol & wider area Local, year-round garden care

From Sam’s garden journal

Real gardens, real seasons.

A few moments from the work and the garden, using Sam’s own photographs across the year. Tap any image to take a closer look.

More on Instagram
  • Spring · equinoxNo. 01
    Rosemary & herbs
  • Summer · structureNo. 02
    Phormium
  • Autumn · foliageNo. 03
    Autumn colour
  • Bristol · projectNo. 04
    Community planter

  1. Garden maintenance

    Year-round care that keeps borders, lawns and beds looking loved.

    • Garden maintenance
    • Garden tidy-ups
    • Hedge cutting
    • Lawn care & mowing
    • Weed control

  2. Pruning & small trees

    Considered pruning for shape, health and the right season.

    • Formative pruning
    • Seasonal pruning
    • Rose care & shaping
    • Pollarding
    • Coppicing & restoration of small trees & shrubs

  3. Planting & design

    Planting plans and garden design built around your space and light.

    • Planting plans & schemes
    • Garden planning & design
    • Soft landscaping
    • Seeding & turfing

  4. Advice & consultation

    A knowledgeable second pair of eyes on your garden.

    • Garden consultation
    • Garden advice
    • Garden Talk

Not sure which you need? Call Sam on 07759 332673. A couple of minutes on the phone usually sorts it.

A garden, four times a year

What needs doing, season by season.

Gardens never stand still. Pick a season to see the work Sam focuses on then. The photos are Sam’s own, taken in real Bristol gardens.

Bright yellow forsythia in bloom, a sign of early spring in the garden.
Forsythia, early spring colour

Spring · Mar – May

  • Spring pruning & shaping
  • Rose care
  • Seed sowing & propagation
  • Fresh planting schemes

How it works

Gardening, step by step.

No jargon, no pressure. Just a clear, friendly path from “I’m not sure where to start” to a garden you enjoy.

  1. Listen

    A chat about your garden: what you love, what’s frustrating you, and what you’d like it to feel like.

  2. Plan

    Sam suggests a sensible plan: what to do now, what can wait, and what suits your space and budget.

  3. Care

    The hands-on work: maintenance, pruning, planting or a tidy-up, done properly and at the right time of year.

  4. Review

    A check-in on how it’s growing. Gardens change, so the plan adapts with them.

Sam, the gardener behind Step by Step Gardens.
Sam Gardener · Bristol
Community gardener

Meet your gardener

A knowledgeable pair of hands who actually loves your garden.

Step by Step Gardens is run by Sam, RHS-qualified, public liability insured, with over 10 years of hands-on horticulture and a background rooted in looking after people.

Sam’s work spans everything from regular maintenance and tidy-ups to planting plans and garden design. As a community gardener, the focus is simple: helping people grow through nature. Whether you want a border revived or just someone reliable to keep on top of things, you’re in friendly, knowledgeable hands.

  • RHS-qualifiedRoyal Horticultural Society certified
  • 10+ yearsHands-on horticultural experience
  • Community focusGardening that brings people together
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Get a quote

Tell Sam about your garden.

A few quick choices and Sam will have what she needs to give you a useful answer. No obligation. Prefer to talk it through? Just call.

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Usual reply during working hours, Bristol time. OAP discount available, just mention it.

What kind of garden is it?
What do you need? (pick any)

What customers say

Rated 5.0 on Yell.

Rated 5.0 on Yell from 2 reviews. Customers highlight knowledge, friendliness, care and garden transformation. See the listing on Yell →

  • ★★★★★

    “Excellent service”

    Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, with a clear garden transformation.

    OliviaW-19 · 2022-11-04 · via Yell

  • ★★★★★

    “Passion and Care”

    Genuine passion and gardening knowledge, with real personal interest in the garden.

    MargueriteV-1 · 2022-11-04 · via Yell

Reviews on Yell · verified by the listing. Step by Step Gardens doesn’t collect or publish invented testimonials.

Get in touch

Let’s get your garden growing.

Call, message or email Sam. Based in bristol and the wider area and happy to travel a little further for the right garden.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Don’t see yours? It’s always fine to just ask Sam directly.

What areas do you cover?

Bristol and the wider area. Based at 21 South Hayes, Bristol, BS5 6UB. If you're just outside the city, it's worth asking Sam directly.

Do you do one-off tidy-ups, or only regular visits?

Both. Garden tidy-ups and regular maintenance are both listed services, so tell Sam what your garden needs.

Can you help with planting plans and design?

Yes. Planting plans and schemes, garden planning, design and consultation are core services.

Are you qualified and insured?

RHS-qualified and public liability insured, with over 10 years of horticultural experience. See the Yell listing for full details.

How do I get a quote?

Call or email Sam. A few details about your garden, the jobs you need, and roughly where you are helps Sam give you a useful answer. Phone 07759 332673, or use the enquiry below.

Is there a discount for older customers?

An OAP discount is listed on Yell. Mention it when you get in touch.

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