Today’s process: Clear the moss (which was a genuine "slip-zone" risk) and "scuff up" the soil surface. Apply a heavy top-dressing of local Short Grass/Sand mix. Hand-sow a high-performance grass seed. Cut the existing grass short to force its energy into spreading sideways.

Early Spring Bees on Heather in Totnes 🐝🌸

Are snowdrops good for pollinators? 🐝 Snowdrops are a vital early-season resource.

Professional cleaning of a slippery, mossy stone path in a Totnes town garden to ensure safety for elderly residents during the 2026 washout.

Giving Your Borders a Mid-Summer Reset

Creating a New Wildflower Meadow in Totnes

1. The Reset: We strip back existing grass and weeds to create a clean, low-nutrient seedbed. ...

2. The Sowing: We hand-sow a bespoke mix of native seeds suited specifically to the South Devon climate. ...

3. The Tread: We rake the seed in and tread it down to ensure vital soil contact.

Glass panes from a greenhouse laid out on the grass for deep cleaning by Totnes Gardening.

A Day in the Garden with the Robins

Totnes Gardening is a local gardening service based in Totnes, Devon, run by Kevin.

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