Gardener in Calahonda
On the hills of Mijas Costa, we help Calahonda owners keep their gardens and terraces in good shape all year.
Sitio de Calahonda is a large residential area on the hills of Mijas Costa, between Fuengirola and Marbella. Together with Riviera del Sol, Miraflores, El Chaparral and Calanova, it is home to a big international community. Homes are mostly townhouses, apartments with communal gardens and villas on the slopes.
Gardens here are full of colour, with bougainvillea, palms and hedges, and most are watered by drip irrigation. As many are holiday homes, plant watering, irrigation checks and regular upkeep are especially useful.
For communities of owners, we care for shared gardens, pool areas and the planted banks between the houses. In private gardens, the jobs we do most are hedge trimming, palm pruning and cutting back bougainvillea before it climbs onto the roof. If your garden has become too much work, we can replace thirsty corners with gravel and drought-tolerant plants.
Our services in Calahonda
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 Calahonda: slopes and bougainvillea
Calahonda's south-facing slopes get lots of sun, which bougainvillea loves. But it grows fast and can soon take over walls, roofs and paths. Drip systems on slopes need regular checks, because one blocked line can leave a whole bank dry.
- Cut back bougainvillea after its main flush of flowers to keep it in shape.
- Wear thick gloves – bougainvillea has sharp thorns.
- Flush drip lines once a season to clear limescale and dirt.
- Plant ground cover on bare banks to stop soil washing away in heavy rain.
Frequently asked questions
Can you water my plants in Calahonda while I'm away?
Yes. We water pots and beds, check the drip system and keep the terrace tidy until you are back.
Do you work in Riviera del Sol and Miraflores?
Yes, we cover Sitio de Calahonda and the neighbouring areas, including Riviera del Sol, Miraflores, El Chaparral and Calanova.
My bougainvillea is out of control. Can you cut it back?
Yes. We can prune it hard to a manageable size and then trim it regularly, so it keeps flowering without taking over.
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- The whole Costa del Sol from San Roque to Nerja, and the inland villages.