Gardening
Welcome to our gardening top tips page, where you will find an array of information to help you care for your garden and outside space, no matter what the size. Our contact details are at the bottom of the page if you have any questions connected to your outside space.
Staying safe from legionella
Water butts and hosepipes could contain legionella, a dangerous bacteria. Find out how you can stay safe.
Your garden
Your responsibility
- Pruning trees
- Hedge trimming
- Mowing the lawn
- Removing weeds, keeping planting beds tidy
- Reporting damaged fencing
- Keeping your garden tidy
Please check your tenancy agreement before making any changes to your garden. If you are unsure about your agreement, please contact us. To learn more about what your responsibilities are, click the button below.
Our responsibility
- Grass in public areas
- Planting beds in public areas
- Repairing communal fencing
- Conducting tree safety surveys
- Communal hedges
- Making changes
If you have any questions about work in your garden, please contact us. Click the button below for more information on the services we provide.
Concerned about a Leatherjacket infestation?
If your lawn is thinning and becoming patchy in areas, you may need to look into Leatherjacket infestations.
If you have any questions regarding what’s your responsibility, get in touch.
0300 123 8080
enquiries@livewest.co.uk
Your Resources
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Avon Wildlife Trust show you how to build a bug hotel.
The RSPB share their guide to making a nest box
The Wildlife Trusts share their guide to creating a mini pond.
Monty Don shows you how to grow your own tomatoes.
Our five top tips for greener gardening
Seasonal Tips
Keep an eye on this section of the page for monthly updates to help you grow veg, care for your garden and help wildlife.
Growing veg
GrowVeg share their tips for growing and harvesting vegetables.
Wildlife in your garden
The RSPB share gardening tips to help wildlife this month.
