DK Horticulture

I’ve always had a passion for gardening and horticulture. You could say I was born in a plant pot! I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors, getting my hands dirty and seeing the results of hard work. After studying horticulture at Houghall College, I worked in a plant centre before spending several years with Durham County Council. In 2019, I started DK Horticulture alongside my full-time job, eventually taking the leap to run it full-time in 2025. For me, it’s about doing something I genuinely enjoy, taking pride in my work and making a difference to outdoor spaces.

I’d always recommend checking that they’re experienced, properly insured and have the right qualifications for the work they’re carrying out. Don’t just go for the cheapest quote. A good gardener should be reliable, take pride in their work and offer honest advice rather than simply telling you what you want to hear. Make sure you understand exactly what’s included in the price, particularly when it comes to waste removal and additional work. Most importantly, choose someone who treats your garden with the same care and respect they’d give their own.

I enjoy a good variety of work, but my favourites have to be grounds maintenance, hedge cutting, tree work and landscaping projects where you can really see the difference you’ve made. There’s something satisfying about turning an overgrown, neglected area into somewhere tidy and enjoyable again. I also enjoy working with schools, parish councils and local communities, helping keep their outdoor spaces looking their best. No two days are ever the same, which is one of the things I love most about the job!

At DK Horticulture, we take pride in every garden and outdoor space we work in, no matter how big or small the job may be. Whether it’s a simple grass cut, regular grounds maintenance or a complete garden transformation, we always aim to deliver the same high standard of workmanship. We believe every garden deserves care and attention, and we treat each one as if it were our own. There’s nothing more satisfying than stepping back at the end of a job and seeing the difference we’ve made, knowing we’ve left somewhere looking better than when we arrived.

At DK Horticulture, we operate a fleet of two vans and a pickup truck, along with a range of trailers to suit different jobs. Whether we’re carrying gardening equipment, transporting machinery, delivering materials or removing green waste, we’ve got the vehicles and trailers to get the job done efficiently. Having a variety of vehicles and trailers allows us to take on everything from small domestic garden maintenance jobs to larger commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping projects.