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Grounds Maintenance and Garden Patios in Uckfield How to Keep Your Outdoor Space Free from Unwanted Pests

Imagine having spent an entire day in the garden cultivating the lawn, pruning existing bushes, and planting new flowers, only to have it all undone overnight by inquisitive animals. These unwanted pests could potentially destroy hours of labour in seconds, leaving you to spend more money and time fixing the damage done.

Our team at Stephen Bessant Garden Force has a few ideas that may help keep your garden in Uckfield or the surrounding areas pest-free throughout the year. We also offer complete garden maintenance, grounds maintenance and landscaping services. We install garden patios, garden fencing, water features, limestone patios, trellis panels and cover tree planting and sports ground maintenance.

As a professional landscaping company, we’ve seen the destruction garden pests can cause, so we understand how frustrating it can be. This is why we offer a range of solutions below.

How to Keep Those Pests at Bay

The most well-known intruders are cats and dogs. Both are naturally curious and will crawl into the smallest of spaces, leaving a trail of upturned plants behind them.

Cats

  • Don’t let the flower beds go dry, as cats detest the feel of moist earth.

  • Connect water sprays that will automatically switch on when they get too near.

  • Purchase a selection of plants with sharp leaves and spiny textures.

  • Cats also hate the smell of lavender, so grow some plants in between your flowers and shrubs

Dogs

  • After pruning, allow rose stalks to fall to the ground to prevent dogs from walking over them.

  • Spray citrus-smelling oils around fencing or garden patios to keep dogs away.

  • Apple cider vinegar is a natural deterrent that can be sprayed around flower beds.

  • If you grow herbs in your Uckfield garden, add garlic to the mix to turn dogs away completely.

We are conscious that the majority of cats and dogs that may intrude on your property are pets, so these methods are safe but effective.

Other Pests and Solutions

Other garden pests we have to deal with are rats and mice. Due to the fact that they multiply at alarming rates, it’s essential to address the issue if you notice any nearby. If you leave food outdoors for your pets, make sure to clear it away. Also, for our clients who like to feed the birds, fallen nuts and seeds will attract hungry rodents, so remove any discarded food.

Wood-chip mulch is ideal for keeping rodents away, as they can’t nest in this particular type. They are also deterred by strong-smelling herbs, making these ideal solutions for garden patios.

Our team at Stephen Bessant Garden Force can also install garden fencing, which will definitely deter a number of garden pests. These come in a range of styles to suit personal taste and complement your Uckfield property.

We also carry out grounds maintenance and garden maintenance, and provide a range of landscaping services for new and existing domestic and commercial clients.

Complete Services

Our company offers a full range of landscaping services to meet the needs of all clients. The popular work we cover in Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas includes:

For more information regarding our garden patios and grounds maintenance services in Uckfield, contact our professional team on 01825 713136 or 07970 261591.
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Forest Gables, Courtlands, Nutley, East Sussex, TN22 3LS