Quiet, Careful Gardening — By Hand, Never by Machine
We're Hilary & Olga — two local gardeners transforming outdoor spaces across Highgate, Crouch End & Muswell Hill. No noisy leaf blowers. No strangers. Just us, every time.
Most garden services come with baggage. H&O is the alternative.
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Noisy leaf blowers at 8am
Disrupting your morning — and your neighbours'. We work by hand, so the loudest thing in your garden is birdsong.
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Never know who'll show up
Big companies send whoever's free. With H&O, it's always Hilary and Olga — the same trusted faces every visit.
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Unreliable gardeners
Cancelled visits, late arrivals, no-shows. We turn up when we say we will, every single time.
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Overpriced corporate crews
Why pay agency rates for impersonal service? We're a small, local team with honest, fair pricing.
See the Difference
One Visit. Completely Transformed.
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What We Do
Our Services
From one-off makeovers to regular monthly care — we'll keep your garden looking its best.
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4-Hour Garden Makeover
Two people, four hours — we can transform a medium-sized London garden in one visit.
From £240
Comprehensive pruning, weeding, clearing, shaping shrubs, and training climbers. Our most popular service — most clients start here.
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Monthly Maintenance
One visit per month, two hours, two people. Keep your garden looking its best year-round.
From £120/month
Ideal for landlords with period properties and homeowners who want consistent, reliable care without the hassle.
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Planting & Borders
Seasonal planting, border design, and bulb planting to bring colour and life to your outdoor space.
We work with what suits your garden's conditions — soil, light, and aspect — for planting that thrives.
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Pruning & Shaping
Expert hand pruning of shrubs, hedges, and climbers. Respectful, sensitive restoration.
We specialise in the gardens of more mature clients — careful work that preserves character while restoring structure.
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Garden Clearance
Overgrown? Neglected? We'll clear it out completely and give you a fresh start.
Leaf clearing, waste removal, and thorough hand weeding. All waste responsibly disposed of.
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Lawn Care
Mowing, edging, and lawn maintenance to keep your grass green, neat, and healthy.
We use a mower and strimmer for lawns — the only power tools we bring. Everything else is by hand.
Why Us
Why Choose H&O?
We're not a big company. We're two people who genuinely love what we do.
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Female-Owned & Operated
You'll always know exactly who's in your garden. Just Hilary and Olga — trusted by homeowners across North London.
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Quiet, Hand-Tool Gardening
No leaf blowers, no power tools — just quiet, careful work by hand. We only use a mower or strimmer for lawns when needed.
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Personal Service, Every Time
No subcontractors, no random crews. We do every job ourselves — so you get consistent quality and people you can trust.
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What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
"The garden is wonderful, I love it! Thank you so much!! Can you come back in about a month? Maybe touch up the front garden and do a little bit on the back, a bit at a time? Thanks again, it's a fantastic job."
Via WhatsApp
North London
★★★★★
"I just had a look at the garden and it looks incredible! Thank you very much for the amazing work."
Anson Road Client
North London
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"Thanks for all the work while I was away. The place looks great."
Via WhatsApp
North London
★★★★★
"Thank you so much, it looks really good."
Anna
North London
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"I loved what you did on your previous two visits. Are you and Olga available for another half day soon?"
Gillian
North London
★★★★★
"That's much better and keeping it tidy. Thank you again until next time."
Anna
North London
Getting Started
How It Works
Three simple steps to a garden you'll love.
Tell Us About Your Garden
Fill in the form below or send us a photo on WhatsApp. Takes 30 seconds.
We Visit for a Free Quote
We'll pop round, see the space, and give you an honest price. No obligation.
Your Garden, Transformed
We get to work — quietly, carefully, by hand. You'll love the results.
Areas We Cover
Highgate N6Crouch End N8Muswell Hill N10Archway N19Tufnell Park N7Surrounding Areas
Ready for a Beautiful Garden?
We take on a limited number of clients to keep our service personal. Get in touch today and we'll get back to you within 2 hours.
Whether you need a one-off makeover or regular monthly care, we'd love to help.
