Now that the weather is improving, many of us are turning our thoughts to our garden. But not everyone has the time, ability or knowledge to look after a garden. It can be quite daunting and demanding. We’ve found five companies based in or around the Greater Manchester area who may be able to help out.

Royton Gardening Services

4 Dryclough Walk, Royton, Oldham

The Oldham Times:

Established in 2009, this is a growing family run, professional and fully-insured business, servicing Oldham and the surrounding areas.

It specialises in out grounds/garden maintenance throughout the growing season (March to November), keeping lawns, borders and hedges looking their best for the private and commercial sectors.

Its wsebsite says: “We also carry out various services during the winter months (end of November to early March), including winter garden tidy-ups, snow and ice clearance and gritting, jet-washing of pathways and patios, fencing and flagging, tree work and related hard and soft landscaping. We run a reliable service that can be tailored to our customers needs.”

Bradley Green Tree and Garden Services

5 Silvermere, Ashton

The Oldham Times:

With more than 13 years of experience, Bradley Green Tree and Garden Services has built a good local reputation for delivering a professional service on time and to budget for both domestic and commercial customers.

With one-off services such as garden clearances for councils, estate agents and landlords to regular garden maintenance for local authorities and commercial or industrial estates, they can do it all.

Its website says: “Has your garden become overgrown and unmanageable? Our extensive experience in dealing with 'void' properties means we can quickly restore it, so that you can see its full potential again. This can add value to your property and help you achieve a sale or successfully re-let the property.”

4 Seasons Garden Maintenance

4 Seasons, The Former Aquarium,

Vale Street, Heywood

The Oldham Times:

4 Seasons operates across the North West and says it is committed to high quality services, competitive pricing and steady company expansion.

It claims to offer the highest landscaping, ground maintenance and lawn care standards to both domestic and commercial customers regardless of contract size.

“Providing a reliable service, our company has grown to accommodate the increased workload, with a robust management structure, a skilled and qualified workforce who possess the full range of expertise in both hard and soft landscaping and we are now in a position to undertake all aspects of any given job or contract,” its website says.

Decker Garden Services

10 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale

The Oldham Times:

DECKER offer bespoke landscaping, garden maintenance, tree work, paving and turfing, decking, decorative stone, grass cutting.

The established family business says it has been producing beautiful landscapes and garden designs for the past 22 years.

“We are always happy to meet any needs that you may have,” its website says. “If it is maintenance, or a full bespoke re-design, we are here to help with ideas and advice.”

Two Lions 11 Ltd

67 Redwood Avenue, Orrell, Wigan

The Oldham Times:

THIS is a time served and fully qualified property maintenance specialist based in Wigan. It offers garden maintenance as one of its many services, including hedge trimming and tree work and high pressure jetting.