Professional gardening services by Holly Jay

I can transform, maintain or revitalise your garden with expert care and guidance

Holly Jay gardening - Thame, Woodstock, Kindlington, Oxford and surrounding areas

About me

I’m Holly Jay, a qualified RHS gardener who is passionate about every aspect of gardening - from pruning and propagation to vegetable gardening and ornamental design.

I’ve worked professionally as a gardener for over five years. I was previously part of the gardening team at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, where I helped cultivate heritage vegetables for their two-Michelin-starred restaurant.

For the past two years, I’ve been running my own independent gardening business, working with clients across a range of estates and gardens to shape, develop and care for their spaces.

Gardening Kidlington, Woodstock, North Oxford - Holly Jay

Helping your garden evolve

Gardens are rarely finished. Sometimes, they simply need a fresh perspective to unlock their potential.

That might start with a simple tidy-up, but it can quickly lead to something more — reshaping a border, dividing and repositioning plants, or introducing new varieties that better suit the space.

I offer bespoke planting proposals to make this process easy, where I work with you to gradually develop your garden over time, helping it become healthier, more balanced, and more enjoyable to spend time in.

My Services

Whether you’re looking to transform your garden into something new, maintain its beauty throughout the seasons, or learn how to nurture it yourself, I can help. From routine care to creative projects and expert advice, I tailor my services to your garden’s unique needs.

PLANTING PROPOSALS

Thoughtful planting plans tailored to your garden, soil conditions, style and seasonal interest.

PLANT PURCHASING

Sourcing healthy, high-quality plants suited to your garden’s soil, style & long-term growth.

planting

Careful planting to give your new plants the best start and long-term success.

WINTER PRUNING

Encourage healthy growth and more flowers or fruit with expert pruning techniques.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Keep your outdoor space beautiful with weeding, cutting back, and general upkeep.

plant problem solving

Professional help diagnosing and treating plant diseases or tackling pests.

DROP-IN WATERING

Reliable watering visits to keep plants healthy during warm weather or holidays.

ONE-OFF TIDY-UP SESSIONS

Seasonal tidy-ups to refresh beds, prune plants and restore structure to gardens.

garden maintenance plans

Tailored garden care plans designed around your space, goals and plants.

garden clearing

Tidy overgrown spaces by removing unwanted plants, leaves and fast-growing greenery.

vegetable garden support

Grow healthy, organic vegetables with personalised guidance and practical help.

gardening advice & skills

Hands-on guidance to help you understand your plants and their required care

Pricing starts at £30 per hour

I cover Thame, North Oxford, Woodstock, and surrounding areas

Testimonials

Holly has completely transformed our garden in what is a relatively short period of time.

When she first came many areas were unkempt, overgrown and unsightly but it’s now pristine, flourishing and fully back to life.

We can't recommend her services highly enough. Thanks Holly!

Joel Baldwin

Holly is a joy to work with! She is full of ideas, proactive, organised and self-sufficient.

We and our very neglected garden are very grateful to her for her help!

It is so exciting to see the garden thriving again.

Sarah

We have been thrilled with the work that Holly has done in our garden.

She is thorough, very organised and works incredibly hard.

She has transformed our tired and weary flower beds and is a pleasure to have around.

Kate Jenkins

Holly has been working for us on a weekly basis for nearly a year now and our garden has transformed from a messy overgrown mass of good planting, but we were unable to see the individual plants, to a now wonderful winter garden. We are really looking forward to spring and can see shoots coming through which now have space.

Holly works methodically and consistently throughout her two hours and produces some amazing results.

We are very pleased and thoroughly recommend Holly. She is very knowledgeable and knows her plant species and advises how to look after them. Thank you Holly!

Judy Ardizzone

Holly has been entrusted with the care of our garden for the last 2 years and we have been very satisfied with the service she has given throughout.

She has given excellent advice on garden design, planting selection and care and has shown a high level of skill and diligence in carrying out the required maintenance throughout.

She has a most attractive personality and is always anxious to please. We have no hesitation in recommending her services.

A Matthews

Holly is a fantastic gardener - reliable, knowledgeable, and always does a great job. She is hardworking, and takes real pride in her work.

My garden is always left looking neat, healthy, and well cared for. Communication is easy and she consistently goes above and beyond.

I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and skilled gardener.

Sara

I commissioned Holly to prepare a report on the condition of my neglected courtyard garden in Woodstock. Holly’s comprehensive and illustrated report was meticulously set down and costed.

Holly then undertook all the proposed work, quickly, quietly and efficiently, at very reasonable rates. She brought all her own tools and materials; cleaned up everything onsite ; and was very unobtrusive. The end result is beautiful, and everything I had hoped for.

Holly is a delightful girl, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Tony Byrne

Get in touch

Ready to transform, maintain or revitalise your garden? Contact me today!

Phone: 07868 777680

Email: holly@hollyjay.com