Roland proposed a cost-effective design to meet our brief of a low maintenance space that improved the 'kerb appeal' of the house. He asked what our budget was and, although it was limited, designed things to fit perfectly. The work was well-organised and done quickly and efficiently. Roland and his friendly team checked daily that we were happy with how things were going and gave progress updates. The final result is attractive and easy to keep tidy.
Public evidence profile
Gardening Matters
Trust Score
29out of 100
29 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2020. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review April 2020
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record4.8 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Roland and his team were excellent. From initial quote (Roland actually came a couple of times with samples and then again to ensure everything was agreed) to the work carried out and transparency around costs, we cannot fault his approach, workmanship and professionalism. Typically, we had bad weather but this didn’t impede the speed or quality of the work. Really impressive how efficient everything was and how personable he was. Garden is transformed for a reasonable amount. Roland even gifted us some plants from his own garden to get us started! Highly recommend.
Roland and his team did a great job. From quotation through to completing the work. Hassle free, excellent workmanship and kept us up to date with progress. Would highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Lewisham
Across 16 landscapers in Lewisham, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Services they list
Landscaper
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Areas served
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Worth checking yourself
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Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
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Common questions about Gardening Matters
Is Gardening Matters a legitimate business?
Gardening Matters has 3 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Gardening Matters?
Gardening Matters has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Gardening Matters' reviews are genuine?
Gardening Matters' 3 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
What does Gardening Matters specialise in?
Gardening Matters lists specialist services including Landscaper. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Gardening Matters been trading?
Gardening Matters has been reviewed on public sources since 2019.
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