Frequently
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Questions

  • We’re based in East London and serve Walthamstow, Wanstead, Woodford, Leyton and Leytonstone.

    We’re happy to travel so do get in touch and we'll do our best to help.

  • Whether you need a one-off tidy-up or ongoing maintenance throughout the year, we can put together a plan that suits you.

  • We work without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilisers. Instead, we use natural methods to improve soil health, manage pests, and encourage a thriving garden ecosystem.

  • We trim and shape hedges of all sizes, keeping them neat, healthy, and well-defined.

    We also maintain existing basic topiary shapes, ensuring they stay crisp and well-formed throughout the growing season.

  • We provide a full range of lawn care services including regular mowing, edging, and seasonal scarification.

    Scarification is the process of removing the build-up of thatch and moss from your lawn, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively — resulting in a healthier, greener lawn over time.

  • We can advise on the best composting system for your garden and household needs, whether that's a traditional compost heap, a hot composting setup, or a wormery.

    We'll help you get the most out of your garden waste, turning it into rich, natural compost to feed your soil organically.

  • We love helping gardens become havens for wildlife. We can advise on and help create planting schemes that support pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as beneficial insects, by choosing the right plants, habitats, and features to encourage biodiversity throughout the seasons.

  • We offer personalised planting advice based on your soil type, aspect, and the look you want to achieve — always following the principle of right plant, right place.

  • We focus purely on horticulture and garden care — we do not offer hard landscaping services such as paving, decking, or construction work.

  • Places and Spaces is fully insured, so you can have complete peace of mind when we are working in your garden.

  • Simply get in touch via our contact page and we'll arrange a site visit to discuss your requirements. Also happy for you to give us a call in case you don’t quite know what you need!