Greensleeves Salisbury & Andover

Hello, welcome to Greensleeves Salisbury and Andover. We are a local lawn treatment company run by husband and wife team, Barrie and Andrea Baker. We started Greensleeves Salisbury in 2013. Barrie had worked in the lawn care sector since 2007 and Andrea had worked for 20 years as a pharmacist.

As the local operator of Greensleeves Lawn Care, we benefit from the backup and support of a national network which has been operating since 1998. The network provides training, products and expert advice, so we can use the latest technologies and techniques to keep your lawn in excellent condition.

You can achieve a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment looking out onto a well-kept lawn, free from weeds and moss. Achieving this dream however, can be tricky and time-consuming. As a result, many customers turn to Greensleeves to help provide the perfect lawn.

We offer a programme of five seasonal treatments that help achieve a deep green and weed-free lawn. These safe professional treatments include lawn feed, weed control and moss reduction. This can be augmented by additional services that include scarification and hollow tine aeration.

From as little as £15 per visit, our services often work out cheaper than DIY. We are confident that we have the expertise and techniques required to spring your lawn back to life.

Achieving a great lawn is not an overnight experience and we work in conjunction with our customers not instead of them.

Visit the advice page of our website to see some tips on how you can improve your lawn or ask us!

Q&A with Andrea and Barrie Baker from Greensleeves Salisbury

How long have you been with Greensleeves?

Nine years by February 2022.

Tell us a little bit about what you do…

We visit customers’ lawns regularly throughout the year with the aim of keeping them green, weed-free & a pleasure to look at and enjoy.

Who else is on your team?

Just us two.

Which areas do you cover?

Salisbury, Wilton, Broadchalke, Downton, Fordingbridge, Alderholt, Andover, Ludgerhsall, Durrington, Amesbury, Mere, Warminster, St Mary Bourne, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Broughton, Romsey, West Wellow, Pewsey, Shrewton.

What’s the most unusual obstacle you’ve had to overcome, i.e. steepest/biggest/roughest lawn?

A 2,300m² terraced ‘hill’ near Andover. I am not sure how they mow it without the mower tipping over!

Are you a dog or a cat person? (Or anything else!)

We have a dwarf rabbit that lives indoors and is thoroughly spoilt.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Working outside and seeing the weather and seasons change – although sometimes it can also be the worst thing as well!

Why did you choose to specialise in lawns?

Barrie had previously worked for a different lawn company. When Andrea wanted to change job, we decided to look at taking on our own franchise.

Which is your favourite season to work in?

Winter – it’s the quietest!

What do you like to listen to in your van?

Planet Rock.

Which is your favourite service station?

Don’t use them.

Are you a tea or coffee person? Or something else entirely?

Tea at home or if we’re doing a long job and a customer offers us a drink, then coffee (just in case they make their tea weak and milky!).

What are your social media channels?

Facebook.

If people would like to speak to you, what are the best ways to get in touch?

Email: [email protected]

To find out more about our services click here.