Gardener in Sabinillas
We look after terraces, communal gardens and villa gardens in Sabinillas all year round, whether you live here or visit a few times a year.
San Luis de Sabinillas is the seaside heart of Manilva, with a long sandy beach and a promenade that is busy in summer and calm in winter. Most homes are apartments with terraces, townhouses with small patios, and villas on the hills behind the town. Gardens here tend to be compact, but they work hard in the sun, wind and salty air.
As a gardener in Sabinillas, much of our work is regular garden maintenance: cutting back bougainvillea and hibiscus, trimming hedges, tidying terrace pots and keeping small lawns green. In areas such as Manilva Playa, Aldea Beach and Punta Chullera, many owners are away for part of the year. For them we offer holiday plant watering and simple garden checks, so nothing dries out between visits.
We are happy to take on small jobs in Sabinillas as well as large ones. That might be a one-off garden clearance before you sell or let your home, a new drip line for your terrace pots, or a few palm trees that need pruning. Send us a few photos and we will tell you what we suggest.
Our services in Sabinillas
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 Sabinillas: wind, salt and sandy soil
Sabinillas is close to the Strait of Gibraltar, so the Levante and Poniente winds can blow hard for days at a time. Wind dries out pots and young plants quickly, and salt spray burns soft leaves near the beach. Sandy soil drains fast, which suits Mediterranean plants but lets water and nutrients wash away.
Tough, salt-tolerant plants do best close to the sea, such as oleander, pittosporum, rosemary, lantana and many succulents. Further up the hill, where there is more shelter, you can grow a wider range.
- Check pots and drip lines after a strong Levante – wind can dry them out in a single day.
- Rinse salt off leaves now and then if your garden faces the beach.
- Dig compost into sandy soil, or add mulch, to hold moisture in summer.
- Do most pruning in the cooler months, from late autumn to early spring.
- Watch palm trees for signs of red palm weevil, such as a drooping or lopsided crown.
Frequently asked questions
Can you water my plants in Sabinillas while I'm back in the UK?
Yes. We can visit on a regular schedule to water pots and beds, check the irrigation and let you know how things look. Tell us how long you'll be away and we'll agree a plan together.
Do you look after communal gardens in Sabinillas?
Yes, we work for communities of owners as well as private homeowners. Tell us roughly how large the gardens are and what is needed, and we'll arrange a visit.
How much does a gardener cost in Sabinillas?
It depends on the size of the garden and how often you need us. We give a free, no-obligation quote after a short visit, or from a few photos sent via WhatsApp.
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