Professional Landscaper in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and the Surrounding Areas
| Pest Control for your South-East Property

Whether discussing private properties or commercial grounds, maintenance is important. A neat and well cared for exterior says a lot about you or your business so it’s essential to look after your garden and grounds. That’s where we come in. Professional landscapers and garden design experts, TCS Landscapes provides a range of lawn care, garden patio and design services for our clients in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas.

One issue that many clients have is the problem of garden pests. It’s frustrating to spend so much time and effort perfecting your lawn, and tending to flowers and shrubs, only to have them dug up or soiled by unwanted animals. We’ve come up with a few suggestions to keep them at bay, leaving you to enjoy your outdoor space in peace.

As the most common garden invaders are pets belonging to neighbours, our landscapers recommend opting for chemical-free solutions.

Dogs
Puppies are the worst culprits as they tend to get overly excited. If they’re not running around or digging frantically, they’re haphazardly sniffing through flowers and causing general mayhem.

• Scatter rose stalks around your flower beds after pruning, rather than discarding them. The sharp thorns will deter any nosy pet
  
• Spray a mixture of apple cider vinegar and white vinegar (2:1) around your flower beds. Your plants won’t be harmed but the smell will send dogs running
  

If it’s your dog that keeps escaping into your neighbours’ gardens, spray citrus oil around the bottom of the garden fencing. This essential oil can be used neatly or blended with water. Your dog will stay well clear of the fencing as a result.

Cats
Naturally inquisitive, cats will investigate any part of your Maidstone or Sevenoaks property. Although not as destructive as dogs, they can still upset your garden design or patio.

• As part of your lawn care routine, keep the soil damp but don’t overdo it. Moist earth is a natural deterrent for cats
  
• Sprinkler systems are perfect as cats detest water but take into consideration water bans in hot temperatures
  

Our landscapers at TCS Landscapes suggest placing aggregates around plants and shrubs to prevent digging. We also recommend this for businesses as part of our commercial grounds maintenance services.

Vermin
Brown and black rats are considered common pests in both households and business premises in the UK. If you see either around your property, you need to act fast.

• If dining outdoors, don’t leave food unattended on your garden patio
  
• Spray peppermint oil or scatter black pepper around your property where it meets ground level
  

We can add wood-chip mulch to your garden or commercial grounds as part of our maintenance and lawn care services. Rodents can’t nest in it so they’ll look for somewhere else to settle.

If you like having birds visiting your garden in Maidstone, Sevenoaks or the surrounding localities, opt for proper bird feeders and water tables. Whilst they know they can feed in your garden, they’ll be less inclined to invade your patio or venture closer to your home.

For further tips about pest control, garden design and patio experts TCS Landscapes are just a phone call away.