How Home Care Services Help You in the Garden

Updated Jan 2026

Gardening can be so good for both the mind and body. Spending time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and being surrounded by plants often lifts your mood. It can also feel so rewarding to see the results of all that hard work to produce a thriving, beautiful garden.

However, as we get older or if we live with disability, some gardening tasks can become more difficult to manage. Bending, kneeling, and reaching may strain your body, while lifting heavy tools or green waste can increase your risk of injury. When this happens, gardening can start to feel more tiring than enjoyable.

This is where a little extra support can help.

You may have a small courtyard or a larger outdoor space; Simply Helping offers home care services that include assistance in the garden. Support can be tailored to your needs, helping you keep your garden tidy and safe without putting extra pressure on your body.

And it’s worth knowing that our gardening services are available to anyone. You don’t need to be receiving any government-funded care to access help in the garden. Some people choose our gardening services simply because they’re busy, managing other priorities, or would prefer to leave heavier outdoor tasks to someone else.

Gardening services can include help with a range of everyday outdoor tasks, taking the pressure off while keeping your garden looking its best.

Mowing

Pushing a lawn mower around the yard can be hard work, especially if you don’t have the energy that you once did. Regular mowing also reduces tripping hazards and keeps your outdoor areas looking neat. Our gardeners can handle lawn mowing for you, so you can continue enjoying your garden without the physical strain.

Gutter Cleaning

Gutter cleaning is an important part of home maintenance, but if you have limited mobility, it can also be one of the more hazardous tasks. Built-up leaves and debris can lead to water damage, while climbing ladders can be risky, particularly if you live alone. Having a professional team handle this for you can help keep your home safe and give you peace of mind.

Weeding and Hedging

Weeding and hedge trimming often involve repetitive bending and crouching, which can be tough on your back and knees. If these jobs are becoming uncomfortable, it’s best not to push through the pain. Gardening services can include weeding, hedge trimming, and planting, helping keep your garden well-maintained year-round.

Watering and Feeding

Keeping plants healthy requires regular watering and feeding. This can be difficult to keep up with, particularly if you have a larger garden or limited mobility. A little help in the garden can ensure your plants receive the care they need, so your garden continues to flourish.

Green waste removal

Garden clean-ups often create more green waste than expected. Collecting and bundling clippings can be physically demanding. Gardening assistance can include organising and preparing green waste for removal, making the process easier and safer.

A little help in the garden can make outdoor spaces easier to manage and more enjoyable to use. If you or a loved one could use a little extra help in the garden, Simply Helping offers a range of flexible supports, including gardening. Click here to contact your local Simply Helping team today.