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Apical Garden Services

10/10

Croydon, Greater London

Checkatrade member since April 2024

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Services

  • Garden Maintenance
  • Garden Clearance
  • Hedge Trimming / Removal
  • Lawn Care
  • Weed Control
  • Pruning
  • Lawn Treatment
  • Mulching
  • Scarification

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10 /10

Based on 9 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (21)

  • Marcus B
    10

    Garden tidy up and tree pruning

    Posted 24 January

    Similar to other reviews, some great work. Tom has maintained very good communication, he worked diligently the entire time he was with us pruning a tree and clearing out garden making it presentable. I've asked him to return if possible to continue as we were very happy and can absolutely recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT23
  • 10

    Great gardener!!

    Posted 16 January

    Tom was great. Extremely efficient and really friendly. Great knowledge of where to put what where. Very happy with his work, would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SW17
  • 10

    General Garden work

    Posted 26 October 2025

    Tom is a hard working, punctual, and eye for the detail gardener. Used him on multiple occasions from removing tree and bamboo to pruning to returfing lawn. All work excellent and to highest standard. Highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT13
  • 10

    Superb gardener

    Posted 26 August 2025

    Thomas is a truly exceptional gardener. His deep knowledge of horticulture, combined with his thoughtful approach, creates a perfect balance between the garden's needs and his client's vision. His RHS training is evident in the excellent results he achieves. He's incredibly punctual, hardworking, and always professional. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CR6
  • 10

    Garden Maintenance

    Posted 26 August 2025

    Tom was great- punctual and so helpful, worked really hard and had the garden looking so much tidier in just a few hours. Have booked again and delighted to have some regular help planning out tasks and keeping on top of everything. Thanks Tom!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CR3
  • 10

    Reliable and helpful gardener

    Posted 14 July 2025

    Tom did a great job on our overgrown garden, helping to get it under control. He also provided some useful advice about how to make it more manageable in the future. He worked hard and was helpful and reliable, we'll definitely be calling on him again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CR3

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Thomas Platt

Sole Trader

2 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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'The Gardeners Guild (TGG) is a national trade network for qualified gardeners. Established in 2006, TGG maintains a register of certified gardeners who offer garden and grounds maintenance as part of their services. TGG provides you with greater assurance when selecting a gardener. TGG members must hold at least one government endorsed horticultural qualification equal to Ofqual Level 2 Certificate or higher and are required to abide by the terms of membership. As a client of Apical Garden Services you can be confident that you have chosen a gardener who has been officially trained and formally assessed to meet high horticultural standards.'


I am a Horticulturalist with 10-years' experience maintaining gardens to a very high standard in South-east London and Surrey. I have RHS training and currently work with a number of long-term clients in the area.


I provide plant and soil care, pruning, planting, weeding and lawn care services, as well as help tidying and clearing in advance of landscaping projects. I am happy to assist in restoring a garden, long-term maintenance or stripping back before starting over. I can also offer turf laying, and I am familiar with a variety of irrigation systems.


For me, it's important to understand gardening as a process, one that is specific to a location, and demands time and patience. As a professional gardener, it is my job to understand how you like to utilize the garden and respond to your personality and vision. A garden can be a very personal, private and therapeutic environment but also one that is family-friendly and entertaining. I am happy working in very tidy, formal gardens but also more natural, casual spaces. Together I am sure that we will be able to get the most out of your space.

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