Gardener in La Cala de Mijas
In and around the old fishing village of La Cala, we look after villas, townhouses and Mediterranean gardens.
La Cala de Mijas is a former fishing village on the Mijas coast, with an old watchtower on the beach and a relaxed, friendly feel. Around it are residential areas such as El Faro, Torrenueva, Calypso and Butiplaya, and inland lies the La Cala Golf resort. Many homes belong to owners from northern Europe.
Most gardens are Mediterranean in style, with olive trees, lavender, rosemary, bougainvillea and a palm or two. Our regular work in La Cala is garden maintenance, hedge trimming and palm pruning, and we can water plants and keep an eye on the garden while you are away.
Townhouses near the village often have a small patio and a few pots, while villas around La Cala Golf have lawns, pools and longer hedges. Many owners tell us they want a garden that looks good but asks little of them. We can help with that, from a simpler planting plan to a drip system that does the watering for you.
Our services in La Cala de Mijas
Everything your garden needs, with one point of contact.
Garden maintenance
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly garden care for villas, townhouses and community gardens, with photo updates via WhatsApp when you are away.
Tree pruning
Careful pruning of olive, citrus, pine, jacaranda and other trees. Safe work at height and all cuttings taken away.
Palm tree pruning
Removing dry fronds and fruit, cleaning trunks and checking for red palm weevil. Tall palms done safely, all waste removed.
Hedge trimming
Trimming and shaping cypress, oleander, pittosporum and other hedges. Dense, straight privacy hedges at a safe height, cuttings removed.
Lawn care
Mowing, edging, scarifying, feeding and weed control for real lawns, plus re-seeding, new turf and artificial grass cleaning.
Holiday plant watering
We water indoor plants, pots and balcony plants, check your irrigation and send photos via WhatsApp while you are away.
Irrigation systems
Drip irrigation, sprinklers and timers installed, repaired and adjusted. Leaks fixed, water saved, and Wi-Fi controllers you can check from abroad.
Garden clearance
Clearing overgrown gardens and plots: brush cutting, weeds, dry grass and fallen branches removed, including fire prevention before summer.
Garden design
Garden makeovers and new planting with Mediterranean, low-water plants. Gravel beds, terraces, pots and replacing thirsty lawns.
Gardening in La Cala: Mediterranean plants and sea air
Homes close to the beach face salt and wind, while gardens up the hill towards La Cala Golf are hotter and drier in summer. Mediterranean plants handle both well, as long as they have good drainage and are not overwatered.
- Cut lavender and rosemary back lightly after flowering to stop them going woody.
- Water Mediterranean plants less often but more deeply.
- Give olive trees a light prune in late winter.
- Check palms for red palm weevil, a common pest along this coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in El Faro and Calypso?
Yes, we cover La Cala centre and the nearby urbanisations, including El Faro, Torrenueva, Calypso and Butiplaya.
Can you look after a villa garden at La Cala Golf?
Yes. We mow and feed lawns, trim hedges and check the irrigation on a regular schedule.
How much does a gardener in La Cala de Mijas cost?
It depends on the size of your garden and how often you need us. We'll give you a free, no-obligation quote from photos via WhatsApp or after a short visit.
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- The whole Costa del Sol from San Roque to Nerja, and the inland villages.