Professional Garden Maintenance & Plant Care in Poole & Bournemouth

RHS Level 3 qualified horticulturist providing reliable residential and commercial garden maintenance, planting, and specialist indoor plant care.

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Reliable, high-quality garden design

Marine Green Horticulture is run by Toby, a former Royal marine Commando with an RHS Lever 3 qualification and over eight years experience working in high end private and commercial gardens.

My approach is practical and considered, with a strong focus on plant health, seasonal care, and long-term results. Having worked in high-end environments, I understand the importance of discretion, consistency, and respecting each client’s home and garden.

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Garden & Plant Care Services In Poole & Bournemouth

  • A lush green backyard garden with a well-maintained lawn, flowering plants, trees, and garden furniture, including chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and dense shrubbery.

    Garden Maintenance

    Residential & commercial, regular or one-off

  • A wooden planter box filled with purple lavender flowers and green leafy plants, with a metal fence and a clear blue sky in the background.

    Planting Design & Installation

    Outdoor borders and indoor planting

  • A cozy indoor restaurant or cafe with large green houseplants in pots, a patterned couch with colorful pillows, a table set with glasses and plates, and a large multi-pane window with arched top letting in warm orange sunset light.

    Indoor Plant Maintenance & Design

    Interior plant design and maintenance services for commercial spaces.

  • A landscaped garden with a gravel pathway, brick borders, trimmed bushes, trees with autumn leaves, and a wooden pergola in the background.

    Hedge Cutting & Lawn Care

    Mowing, shaping, seasonal maintenance

  • Exterior of a restaurant called 'The Ivy' with a green awning, large glass windows, and a row of potted plants and flowers outside on a sidewalk.

    Small Landscaping Projects

    Raised sleeper beds, Lawn edging, Natural pathways

  • Specialist Services

    Jet washing, irrigation, indoor plant care.

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My approach to garden & plant care

My approach is practical and considered, with a strong focus on plant health, seasonal care, and long-term results. Having worked in high-end environments, I understand the importance of discretion, consistency, and respecting each client’s home and garden.

At its core, Marine Green Horticulture is about turning up when I say I will, doing the job properly, and leaving every space better than I found it.

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Why choose Marine Green Horticulature

  • Educational award badge with a graduation cap symbol in the center.

    RHS Level 3 Qualified

  • Line drawing of an anchor symbol.

    Former Royal Marine Commando

  • Outline of a gold medal with a star in the center and a ribbon at the top.

    Regional Finalist — Young Horticulturist of the Year

  • Outline drawing of a tube of glue and a partially unrolled spool of tape.

    8+ years’ professional experience

  • Outline drawing of a plant with three leaves and a stem.

    Trusted by The Ivy Restaurant — Bournemouth & Winchester

  • Line drawing of two theater masks, one smiling and happy, the other frowning and sad, symbolizing comedy and tragedy.

    Previously: Annabel's, NoMad & Theatre Royal - London

  • Minimalist map pin icon with a circular center, representing a location marker

    Local to Poole & Bournemouth

  • Line drawing of a potted plant with a spray bottle.

    Offer indoor plant care for offices & commercial clients

Client Reviews

  • “Toby has been an incredible gardener, transforming our outdoor space with real skill and care.
    His attention to detail keeps everything looking healthy, tidy, and beautifully maintained.
    Always friendly, reliable, and happy to share helpful gardening tips.
    We’re so pleased with Toby’s work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”

    Vikki, Milton Abbas

  • “We are delighted to have Toby carrying out the ongoing care of our garden. He is very hard working and reliable. We enjoy his easy going and friendly manner and find  that he is always willing to share his in depth knowledge of horticulture! We would highly recommend his gardening services.”

    Sandra, Wimborne

  • "What really impressed me was Toby’s knowledge around planting — nothing was just thrown in for the sake of it. Every plant was chosen with the season, the light and the space in mind. Months later everything is still blooming beautifully. Brilliant from start to finish."

    John, Parkstone

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Whether you’re looking for regular garden maintenance, help with planting, or a one-off tidy-up, I’m happy to discuss your needs. Get in touch to request a free, no-obligation quote or to ask for advice on your garden or plant care.

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