Welcome to Manor Landscapes

Serving customers throughout South Devon including Abbotskerswell, Chudleigh, Teigngrace, Stoneyhill and Totnes.

Good afternoon, I'm Shaun Teague and I have been providing quality gardening maintenance and turfing services to the local community for over 30 years.

Since the age of 14, I've been involved in creating and maintaining beautiful gardens. I started helping my father during school holidays, moved on to work for several gardening firms and enjoyed the work so much I created my own company Manor Landscapes 17 years ago.

I work with a fantastic range of clients to transform dreary and overgrown outdoor areas into desirable and usable garden spaces.

A reputation you can trust

As a small business owner, I have built my reputation on reliability, professionalism and experience. I pride myself in delivering excellent garden solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.

I have been providing landscape gardening services for the last 30 years for homeowners and businesses of all sizes including landlords, letting agents, manor houses and building contractors.

I understand the importance of good standards of working practices. I offer a reliable service for turfing, seeding, and maintaining your garden. Your garden will be in good hands with my courteous and trustworthy manner. I can also provide information on suitable plants and foliage for your garden as well as garden planning with my landscaping knowledge. Prices are competitive in return for a very high quality service.

What can you expect?

Your garden and outdoor spaces will flourish in good hands with my courteous and reliable service. I offer:

One-off and regular maintenance
Turfing and lawn care
Planting, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance
Garden planning services
Competitive pricing
Free written quotations on request
Professionally insured & registered
Registered waste carrier (with Environment Agency), ref: CBDL540659.

Turf Laying & Maintenance

Serving customers throughout South Devon including Maidenhead, Bovey Tracey, Ashburton, Newton Abbot and Shaldon.

With decades of experience in supplying and maintaining turf, I can help you choose the right variety for your garden. Whether you go for the instant beauty of turf, or the slower seeding option, a great lawn can transform your garden creating a lush green space.

To help ensure that you can enjoy your new lawn for years to come, I can help you with all aspects of lawn creation and maintenance:

Turfing Services Provided...

Turf laying
Soil preparation
Lawn care and fertilising
Grass maintenance
Lawn treatment
Grass seeding

Take a look at some of my recent turfing work in the photos below - you can slide between before and after photos.

Turfing Work Example - After
Turfing Work Example - Before

My experience has proven the need for effective planning and understanding of what you'd like to achieve from your new space.

1. Planning

Would you prefer the instant gratification of turf over the slow and nurturing option of seeding?

What type of lawn would you like? Does it need to be hardwearing for children or is it purely ornamental?

Do you want to incorporate additional flower beds, planters or a water feature into the lawn?

How much time do you want to spend maintaining your lawn?

2. Preparation & Laying

The best time to start your lawn project is typically between March and November for turf and May and September for seeding.

The ground will be prepared to lay the turf or seed. This can include removing hard landscaping or a previous lawn and laying topsoil. In all cases I would rotavate the soil, remove large stones and weeds, and level the area to ensure a bump free lawn.

I use quality turf and seeds. Turf must be healthy, green and weed free to ensure a quality finish.

While laying, care is taken not to damage the freshly completed areas.

3. Aftercare

I'll provide instructions on how to care for your new lawn immediately after it’s laid.

For turf, you need to ensure that it doesn’t dry out over the first few weeks and for seeding, daily watering is recommended. You need to keep off the grass until it starts to establish.

If you prefer, I can carry out maintenance visits.

4. Maintenance

I can provide ongoing advice in respect of lawn care and carry out regular maintenance visits to ensure that your lawn remains in mint condition.

Turfing Work Example - After
Turfing Work Example - Before
Turfing Work Example - After
Turfing Work Example - Before
Turfing Work Example - After
Turfing Work Example - Before

Garden Maintenance

Serving customers throughout South Devon including Marldon, Plainmoor, Kingskerswell, Torquay and Buckfastleigh.

With a passion for gardens and gardening, I can help you get or keep your garden under control with one off or regular maintenance visits.

Regular Maintenance

If you don’t have the time, the ability or just don’t know where to start with your garden then I can provide a weekly, fortnightly or monthly maintenance service. The cycle of weeding, mowing, pruning and planting never ends so let me do the hard work whilst you sit back, knowing that your garden oasis will thrive with my years of experience and knowledge.

One-off Maintenance

I work on all different sizes and types of garden so whether your garden needs a spruce up or complete clearance then you can trust me to do the job. Facing an overgrown garden can be daunting. If you’ve moved into a new property and the garden needs clearing, you want to improve the space for an upcoming party or you just need an expert boost to start your own gardening journey then I can help.

I offer a reliable, trustworthy and courteous service to help you maintain and create your ideal garden space whatever your garden needs.

Garden Maintenance Work Example - After
Garden Maintenance Work Example - Before
Garden Maintenance Work Example - After
Garden Maintenance Work Example - Before

Garden maintenance services provided...

Garden clearance and tree removal
Grass cutting, strimming and edging
Lawn treatments
Hedge trimming
Weeding
Pruning
Clearing leaves
Planting, feeding and thinning out bedding areas
Pressure washing and general outdoor space maintenance

What our customers say...

References are available on requests - here are some of the kind comments received by my past customers.

... we would definitely recommend!

Thank you to Shaun & team for an expert, professional job today. Working in difficult conditions - replacing topsoil and turf up narrow steps in a small space surrounded by new white walls (which remain white!) and all done in the pouring rain! The work was very neat and the area left tidy and now looks fantastic. We really appreciate Shaun fitting in the job at very short notice, he was competitively priced, excellent communication and very friendly, we would definitely recommend!

Devon

I have no hesitation to recommend Shaun to any project in you might be planning in your garden.

From the initial visit to my property Shaun had an honest approach to the job and offered clear and concise advice to myself. He worked tirelessly and left a fantastic lawn that so far has been the envy of family and neighbours. He has advised us of how to maintain the lawn. I have no hesitation to recommend Shaun to any project in you might be planning in your garden. Thank you Shaun.

Richard Brend, South Devon

Thank you - to be recommended.

We are very satisfied with the service and work provided by Shaun. He replied promptly to our inquiry, listened to what we wanted and quickly provided a quote. The garden and patio clearance was carried out on time and all was left tidy. Thank you - to be recommended.

Ian, Devon

Shaun was really great to deal with.

Shaun was really great to deal with. Easy to book the work and on the day I was really happy with the lawn he created. I would have no hesitation in using him again and in fact I am!!

Mike Griffiths, Bovey Tracey

... we recommend you to clients whenever they need assistance with gardening.

Many thanks for the work you have carried out for me recently which is much appreciated. As you know, we recommend you to clients whenever they need assistance with gardening or landscaping and we always receive positive feedback. Keep up the good work!

Michael Foundly, Chamberlains Estate Agents

I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.

Dear Shaun, I just wanted to thank you for the excellent work you have just completed at my home. Thanks to your advice, my garden has been totally transformed into a relaxing, enjoyable and easily maintained area. I am so impressed with your enthusiasm and professionalism that I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.

J. M. Craig

Our friends have commented on the difference in the quality of the replacement lawn.

Shaun rescued us from a very poorly executed turf laying project, and from the outset we were impressed with his knowledge-he saw immediately where the problems were and once available he set about rectifying the situation. He arranged everything from organising the skip for disposal of the existing turf, to the delivery of the new topsoil and turf. He and his brother Steve very skilfully completed the work in two days and we are absolutely delighted with the end result. He also, unlike the previous contractors, followed up with advice on the care of the new turf. Our friends have commented on the difference in the quality of the replacement lawn. We have no hesitation in recommending Shaun-he has a lifetime experience of laying turf and it shows! In addition he is a very kind and caring man, being gentle and considerate of our poorly cat.

John & Sue Turton, Devon

They do an excellent job...

Manor Landscapes are employed here to look after all our garden requirements. They do an excellent job and I would have no hesitation in recommending them for any gardening or landscaping work you require.

K L Grasby, Somerforde Residential Home, Newton Abbot

An excellent job done.

An excellent job done. We are very satisfied with the resulting lawn and also impressed by the professionalism with which it was carried out.

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...the garden looks amazing now.

Thanks to Shaun for a great job laying new turf, the garden looks amazing now. Always enthusiastic and professional. Leaves the garden clean and tidy. Highly recommended, wouldn't hesitate to use again. Keep up the good work.

Matt Lamacraft

Shaun is an experienced professional and easy to deal with, highly recommended.

I contacted Manor Landscapes to prepare the ground and lay a lawn in my daughters garden. Shaun was polite on the phone and arrived when arranged, did a thoroughly professional job in a quick and organized way. Tidy whilst working and left the garden looking smashing. Used good quality soil and weed-free turf all for a reasonable price. Shaun is an experienced professional and easy to deal with, highly recommended.

Mike Short, Devon

I will certainly be recommending you to my clients.

Shaun - just thought i would drop you a quick line to say thank you for the garden work which you carried out last week 2/3/11 on Cherrywood close. The Garden looked fantastic and it was perfect timing for the open day we had on the property, many people commented on it so gave out a few of your cards , hopefully you'll get a few more leads from it. Good luck with your business and keep up the service - I am sure you'll do well! I will certainly be recommending you to my clients.

Tim Sample, Sample Mills, Newton Abbot

I was extremely impressed...

I was extremely impressed with the reliable and professional service provided whilst quoting for, preparing and turfing our lawn. The lawn turf is of high quality, the quote was extremely reasonable and Shaun and his brother Steve are such friendly and knowledgeable gents. I would not hesitate in recommending Manor Landscapes. Thank you Shaun and Steve.

Mr O, Devon

Lawn is looking great. Thanks to you both.

We highly recommend Shaun from Manor Landscapes. Replaced our front lawn. Quick initial response to our first e mail and agreed timetable for the work kept too. Shaun and Steve make a great team and nothing is too much trouble. Site left clean and tidy. Lawn is looking great. Thanks to you both.

Mike & Jean, Torquay

Thumbs up for local business people.

I would like to thank everyone who recommended Shaun Teague of Manor Landscapes - he is such a lovely man, full of humour, and has re-laid my lawn perfectly. Throughout the two days nothing was too much trouble and they work in the rain as well!! Thumbs up for local business people.

BF, Devon

Thank you for all your hard work in laying our new turf.

Dear Shaun, we are writing to thank you for all your hard work in laying our new turf. It has made the garden look so much better and we will certainly contact you in the future if we need any more work doing.

Mr & Mrs Devlin - Newton Abbot

We have found him to be reliable, hard working and works to extremely high standards.

Having recently moved to Newton Abbot we needed some major and some minor jobs doing at both the front and back of our new house. We came across Shaun's website and he came to quote within a few days. He offered some great advice on what really needing doing and the best way to achieve what we were looking for. We have found him to be reliable, hard working and works to extremely high standards whilst being a pleasure to have around. We will certainly be using Shaun again in the future for more garden work and I cannot recommend him more highly.

Dr J, Newton Abbot

We're so delighted with how the lawn looks.

We're so delighted with how the lawn looks. It was a mossy, bog with clay for soil, and now it is a crisp, healthy lawn, and all in 1 day! What an improvement! The after care instructions have been really helpful too, thank you Shaun!

Siobhan, Devon

...he was efficient, professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

From my first email to Shaun to our finished lawn, he was efficient, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He responded very quickly to all correspondence, worked tirelessly in a heatwave to lay our lawn (which looks great), gave us advice on its maintenance and all for a very competitive price. I would have no hesitation in recommending his work or using his business again.

Claire Funge, South Devon

Shaun's passion for gardening and our garden never ceases to amaze me.

Shaun's passion for gardening and our garden never ceases to amaze me. When we bought the house the garden was in a total mess, really overgrown, I would never have known where to start but Shaun knew exactly what was needed to bring it on. It really does feel like Shaun treats our garden as he would his own, he takes immense pride in the garden and pleasure from moving it back towards past glories. Shaun has shown great vision in our garden but he always makes sure we are onboard with any ideas and takes care that we understand what he thinks should be done before progressing. I am away from the house a lot and have 100% faith that the property will be secure and safe in his hands in my absence. Taking someone on you barely know to work on your home is always fraught with worry but with Shaun we have really landed on our feet.

Wolleigh House

We would not hesitate to recommend Shaun to anyone.

We needed some turfing to our front and rear gardens. We chose Shaun because we have worked with him before. He visited, discussed our requirements and then sent us an estimate which was very reasonable. Shaun spent a long time preparing the area ready for topsoil and eventually the turf laying was done with the help from his brother. We have always liked Shaun for his honesty, cheerful attitude and diligence. We have to say we think turfing is his passion the results speak for themselves. We would not hesitate to recommend Shaun to anyone.

Mr & Mrs C, Devon

Excellent job in re-turfing our garden.

It was great to have a firm that turns up early and gets on with the job. Shaun was very professional in all aspects of the work, ie preparation, laying new top soil/good quality turfs, removal of waste and cleaning up. He takes pride in his work and even offered to do the first cut of the lawn. The striped lawn looks great!

D&M, Bovey Tracey

The lawn and flowerbeds look beautiful.

South Devon Turf recommended Shaun to us. Shaun came out to see the work that was required and soon emailed back with a very reasonable price for the work. My husband, Andrew, and I were impressed with Shaun from the outset and he fitted us into his busy schedule so I could have my lawn laid in time for it to be settled in by my July birthday weekend. Shaun brought Steve, his experienced assistant, with him and they were both extremely hard working and very kind and understanding in making sure I got everything in the garden as I wanted as well as Shaun's excellent advice too. Thank you Shaun and Steve very much for doing such a splendid job even though it was on the hottest day this year! The lawn and flowerbeds look beautiful and we'll definitely do the watering every day to keep it looking that way.

Andrew and Shirley Phillips, Dunchideock

10 out of 10, would highly recommended his work.

Would just like to say what a great job Shaun has done. Totally transformed our front garden, excellent work and service from getting a quote right until the last piece of turf was laid. Gave us some great advice on aftercare - 10 out of 10, would highly recommended his work.

Claire Crisp, Devon

I would not hesitate to have him do work for me again.

My wife and I moved into this house in the middle of September. Shaun contracted to clear my garden of over grown plants etc. Neither of us realised what was behind the trellis arch. In only 3 days, Shaun and his assistant cleared all the overgrown plants etc. that were in the bottom area of the property. Most importantly for us, also removed all the rubbish from the premises. A superb job was completed fast and efficiently with always a smile and time for a chat. I would not hesitate to have him do work for me again. I can be contacted if required with prior arrangement with Shaun.

B & P, East Ogwell

Thank you Shaun! :)

Shaun did a great job of turfing my garden from start to finish. He explained clearly what the quotation break down was for and carried out the work promptly. Shaun tidied up as he went and left my garden clean and tidy once the job was completed. He then offered great aftercare advice for the turf and I knew I could message him if I had any further questions.

Gemma, Newton Abbot

We couldn't have hoped for a better service!!

We found Shaun through an online search of gardeners in the Newton Abbot area, he replied to our query quickly, came round within a few days to look at the job, answered all our questions thoroughly, especially my concerns about affecting pets and wildlife, and he provided us with a quote that same day which was very competitive. The job took a few weeks mainly to get rid of the old grass and weeds but once he started the job our new lawn was down in a day and a half. We couldn't have hoped for a better service!! Shaun is a hard working, friendly chap, who know's what he's doing, does it efficiently and to a high standard and I have no reservations in recommending him.

Helen, Devon

We quickly realised he knew exactly what he was doing...

I first came across Shaun during a search for a small turfing job that needed doing. I sent him a photo of our garden border that needed turfing over. He organised and ordered soil and very good quality turf that was delivered the same day he came over. We very quickly realised that he knew exactly what he was doing and in no time at all the job was completed to perfection. Thank you Shaun!

Myriam, Devon

Superb, I am so happy!

I must let you know how pleased I am with our new lawn. Shaun and his team were punctual and worked very hard. They were really neat and tidy, and cleaned up well at the end of the job. I couldn�t be more pleased with the stunning lawn he laid. Superb, I am so happy

SA, Devon

Contact Manor Landscapes

Landline

01626 200841

Mobile

07525 212422

Address

4 Higher Budleigh Meadow
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1UL

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