Help with gardening

As you get older you may find that maintaining your garden becomes more difficult and that some tasks are harder to manage. There are schemes available that can provide you with a reliable gardener to help keep you garden in good condition, so that you can continue to enjoy it.


Homeowners or private tenants

Natures Landscapes  is a commercial grounds maintenance, gardening and project service. They can also provide grounds maintenance and gardening services for households interested in a one off job or a regular garden upkeep. This is a professional and reliable service.

Building Futures East (Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance) are a social enterprise who provide gardening services. This includes;

  • garden maintenance
  • garden clearance
  • drain and gutter clearance
  • hard and soft landscaping for homes and gardens of any size including planting
  • fencing

If you need some extra help to arrange a gardener or tradesperson, Checked and Vetted can offer more than the straightforward signposting via their hotline telephone service. For example they can:

  • contact the tradespeople on your behalf
  • arrange quotes
  • arrange for the most suitable tradesmen to do the job
  • and arrange any aftercare required.

Telephone the Checked and Vetted hotline number for more information.

YHN Gardening Services carry out one-off jobs for private homeowners in the Newcastle area.  You can contact them for a free no obligation quote now.  No job too big or too small.

Betel UK offer a gardening and grass cutting service. Paying for this service helps to fund their charitable activities.


Housing Association Tenants

Your Homes Newcastle manages council homes in Newcastle and has a garden care team that helps Newcastle residents maintain their gardens.

Byker Community Trust Grounds Maintenance and Environmental Response Service maintain the Byker Estate all year round. This includes:

  • grass cutting of open spaces every 2 weeks from March to October
  • tree, hedge and shrub maintenance
  • ivy and street weed removal
  • environmental works
  • leaf collection during winter season
  • path edging
  • inspection and maintenance of play equipment

You can report any issues to them.


Older people

Search Newcastle run a handyperson service for older people living in the West End of Newcastle. They can help with smalls repairs, home maintenance and gardening.

GoodGym volunteers help people over the age of 60 with gardening and small household tasks such as changing a light bulb, or putting togerher furniture. To ask for help with you need to be referred by a charity, community, church  or social  or health worker.

Last updated: June 16, 2023