Garden Care · East Sussex
Freya
Rose
Skilled, thoughtful gardening
for the places you love most
Who I am
A gardener who genuinely cares about the spaces she tends.
I'm Freya — a skilled and intuitive gardener with an RHS Level 2 qualification in horticulture and over three years of hands-on experience working in private estates and residential gardens across East Sussex.
My work spans the full seasonal calendar: pruning, vegetable growing, lawn and path care, general maintenance, planting and harvesting, as well as ponds, meadows, and orchards. I take pride in bringing spaces to a high standard while keeping a particular eye for the creative and aesthetic.
I'm reliable, observant, and comfortable working both independently and alongside others. My background includes working on multiple sites across different landscapes — from expansive woodland to ornamental gardens — and I bring that same attentiveness to every client I work with.
Outside of gardening, I hold a background in fashion styling and graphic art, which shapes the way I think about colour, form, and how a garden feels.
What I offer
Pruning & Shaping
Shrubs, hedges, fruit trees, ornamental borders and climbers — kept healthy and well-formed through the seasons.
Weeding & Planting
Thorough weeding, mulching, and seasonal planting. Sensitive to existing plant schemes and happy to work to your vision or my own.
Vegetable Gardens
Growing, tending, and harvesting kitchen gardens. Comfortable with crop rotation, successional sowing, and seasonal planning.
Lawns & Paths
Mowing (including ride-on), edging, and path maintenance to keep outdoor spaces neat and usable year-round.
Ponds & Meadows
Pond upkeep, wildflower meadow maintenance, and orchard care — for gardens with a wilder, more naturalistic character.
Design & Planting Plans
A keen eye for colour, form, and aesthetics — I can help develop planting ideas and suggest improvements as we work together.
How it works
Regular visits, done properly
Availability
Half-days or full days
I work best with regular, ongoing clients — half-day or full-day visits weekly or fortnightly. This lets me really get to know your garden and keep it at its best through every season.
Location
Nutley & surrounding villages
Based in Freshfield Lane, RH17 — I'm well placed for gardens across Nutley, Haywards Heath, Forest Row, Maresfield, Uckfield, Horsted Keynes, and the wider East Sussex countryside.
What to expect
Reliable & observant
I turn up consistently, work methodically, and notice the things that matter — a plant that's struggling, a border that needs attention.
Getting started
An initial visit
Just get in touch by phone or email. We'll arrange a time for me to come and see the garden, chat about what you're after, and go from there — no pressure.
Day rate
£140
per full day · half days available
Travel within the local area is included. For larger or more complex projects, please get in touch to discuss.
RHS Level 2 in Horticulture
Plumpton College
3+ Years Private Estate Work
Nutley, East Sussex
All Seasons
Physically fit & all-weather
Biodynamic Volunteer
Tablehurst Farm & Private Gardens
Get in touch
I'd love to hear about your garden. Drop me a message or give me a call — I'm friendly, straightforward to deal with, and happy to come and have a look before committing to anything.
