...I'm so pleased with his knowledge of plants, his creativity, and his interest in the garden. He has my highest recommendation!

L. Deemer - Bosham

A border showing the benefits of regular maintenance
Euphorbias form the main focus in this April border. Further interest has been created by threading Tulipa 'China Pink' amongst other established plants.
A cottage garden in Bosham incorporating border management and a lawn care programme.
The same border in mid-June looks a treat as the roses take centre stage. I provide the clients with a complete garden package, ranging from border design to a full lawn care programme.
A neglected border in desperate need of attention
Like the rest of the garden, this particular border had been neglected and poorly managed and certain shrubs were in desperate need of a timely prune.
The border after some maintenance work
A year later and the border was looking much better. Shrubs were pruned correctly and this same space, now created a foundation to build different layers of planting.
A garden in Warsash incorporting border management.
Keeping the large garden well maintained enables the clients to enjoy their outdoor space. Planting schemes and frequent horticultural advice are all part of the service I provide.
A small back garden benefitting from regular maintenance and a lawn care programme
A small suburban garden providing a tranquil oasis. Regular border management and a lawn care programme helps to keep it looking its best.
A dry shady garden
Before: An uninspiring dry, shady garden. The lawn had become a carpet of weeds and moss and the large sycamore tree in the neighbours garden compounded the dry conditions.
A dry shady garden in Southsea after the redesign.
After: The gravel certainly helps brighten up the garden and other plants including: brunneras, bergenias, ferns, cornus, aucubas and an existing bamboo gave the garden a new, much needed, lease of life.
A large garden in Bosham
The clients are passionate about their plants and garden. I help them in all aspects of regular border management and lawn care.
A substantial garden in Farlington
A substantial garden for an elderly couple. I help them with all apsects of garden maintenance and always on-hand to offer advice.
A neglected border
One particular area of the garden that was in need of some much needed work.
The border after a tidy-up
After a few weeks the border had been tamed and a few young plants positioned to add seasonal interest.

I can't remember the garden looking more beautiful. We can tell you really care and we appreciate it!

J Eldredge - Bosham 2010

Bob is a professional, a perfectionist and a real gentleman. He works hard, is utterly reliable and trustworthy and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to any potential client.

Mr G Freeman - Portsmouth 2010

The garden looks wonderful

Ryan and Irish - Old Portsmouth 2010

Bob has a very pleasant personality, and is a 'stickler' with his time-keeping. He is quick, but very thorough - he achieves as much in 1 hour as a previous 'gardener' in one day!

Bob works with his client's wishes, whilst imparting his wide and wise knowledge and experience.

Happy and satisfied Oasis client in Bosham - 2010

Our 1/3 acre cottage garden has been in Bob's care for the past year and I'm so pleased with his knowledge of plants, his creativity, and his interest in the garden. He has my highest recommendation!

L. Deemer - Bosham 2009

For over a year Bob Platts has been taking care of the borders in our garden with excellent results. The flower borders and lawn edges now look immaculate. Bob is enthusiastic, very reliable and extremely harding working.

We have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who requires a gardener.

Mr and Mrs Peill - Warsash 2009

I have no reservation whatsoever in recommending Mr Platts to anyone looking for a highly efficient gardener. He is a hardworking, conscientious and enthusiastic worker in all aspects of his gardening skills. In particular, his lawn care work is impeccable and on each occasion he has left my three lawns in immaculate condition.

Mr Ray - Farlington

Bob Platts impressed us all right from the start - not only is he a terrific and reliable person but he is enthusiastic about plants and gardens, hardworking, very professional and competent.

The mark he left on us was such that we offered him a full-time position as part of the team at Dixter but unfortunately for us he had already set up Suburban Oasis and sadly couldn't join us.

He has a great future ahead of him and if I had to find someone to do my own garden he would be my first port of call. Good luck, Bob!

Fergus Garrett - Head Gardener Great Dixter

Dear Bob, you made a lovely job of the garden...please come again and do the rest. Please treat the garden like your own. So glad you had the time to spare and glad to have found you.

Mrs E Mills - Waterlooville

We responded to an advertisement which Bob Platts had placed in our local Bosham Village News. We were immediately impressed by his prompt and punctual arrival and his congenial and courteous manner. We liked his policy of "working with us" being totally mindful and sensitive as to how we would like our garden tended. He has a passionate interest in plants and all aspects of gardens and it is evident that he has gained considerable knowledge from his time working at Great Dixter. We have been more than satisfied with his efforts, his diligence, his preparedness to work in adverse weather conditions and he always takes the trouble to clear up thoroughly.

Bob is a joy to have around and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

Mr and Mrs Flanagan - Bosham

I would like to personally thank you for the superb job you made of our garden whilst we were away. From the initial conversation and our meeting, you interpreted our needs quickly and correctly. You took care of the lawn, garden areas and shrubs, leaving them healthy and looking good so that on our return we only had to look on and enjoy. We will certainly be in touch for our future needs and would happily recommend your services to others.

Mr Short - Bishops Waltham

I am very pleased with the results. Suburban Oasis provided reliable and conscientious work in the garden this summer. The lawn edges are positively "Country House".

Mrs Russell - Waterlooville

We live in central Southsea and the basic problem we had was a large forest tree in our Neighbour's ground, adjacent to our boundary, and a smaller one (or still quite large) in ours. The result was areas of shade and moisture taken from the soil and roots which spread on or just below the whole surface making having a decent lawn impossible.

We contacted Suburban Oasis. Bob arrived, took a series of measurements and discussed with us the best way to proceed including the plants to use. He then drew up a plan for our approval. The garden was re-shaped, putting shingle in place of the lawn and planting a variety of plants to suite our particular environment. The result was very satisfactory and apart from now being easier to maintain we feel far more pleasant to look at than before. We have no hesitation in recommending Bob who we feel to be thorough and conscientious.

G Clarke - Southsea

I was very pleased with your work. I would be happy to use your services again and to recommend you to anyone who requires a gardener.

Mrs G. Gasson - Portsmouth