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We provide lawn maintenance in El Guinardó. We visit the property, assess the work, give you a clear price, and get started. The same garden doesn't need the same irrigation in April as in August. We adjust the programmer by season: more frequent and longer duration in summer, less in spring and autumn, and minimal in winter. For clients away for long periods, we set up robust programming that lasts the entire duration without intervention. If desired, systems with mobile control and a rain sensor to avoid watering when unnecessary.

How we work

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Decorative gravel is very common here because it requires little water and low maintenance. Over time, it shifts, mixes with soil, and allows weeds to grow through. We re-level and rake the gravel, replenish any missing, install weed control fabric where necessary, and treat weeds sprouting in joints and edges. We do the same for driveways, paths, and walkways to ensure the entire area looks well-maintained. During a visit, we check paths and gravel areas, garden furniture, fences and railings, outdoor lighting, and porch elements. We provide a clear list of what needs doing now and what can wait. We work on a fixed-price per job basis, with no surprises, leaving the outdoor area ready to enjoy or for your tenants.

When to call for lawn maintenance in El Guinardó

The most frequent breakdowns are drippers and sprinklers clogged by the local water's limescale, solenoid valves that don't open or close, programmers that have lost their settings, and especially leaks in underground pipes. A hidden leak can go unnoticed for months, only becoming apparent from the water bill or a constantly waterlogged area of the garden. We locate the leak, open the minimum necessary, repair the section, and verify there's no ghost consumption. For a new installation, we start by measuring the garden and grouping zones according to water needs. Lawn doesn't water the same as succulents. We design the pipe layout, calculate the number of drippers and sprinklers, install the solenoid valves, and connect everything to a programmer, which can be battery-powered at the tap or mains-powered on the wall. Increasingly, these are mobile-controlled. We test and programme each zone and explain how to change timings when the season changes. In a climate with long, dry summers and very little rain between May and September, automatic irrigation isn't a luxury. It's what keeps the garden alive. A well-designed and programmed system irrigates early in the morning or late in the afternoon. There's less evaporation, water is delivered precisely to the roots with drip irrigation, and timings adapt to each season. A poorly adjusted system, however, over-waters in the middle of the day, loses half the water to evaporation, and sends the bill soaring without the garden improving.

Materials and brands

The climate of the Costa Blanca influences everything done in a garden. Long, dry, and very hot summers, with little rain between May and September and sun that stresses traditional lawns. A garden designed for Northern European climates, with a lot of lawn and soft-leaf plants, consumes an enormous amount of water and suffers in July and August. That's why more and more clients are opting for low-consumption gardens: decorative gravel, Mediterranean plants (lavender, rosemary, oleander, cacti and succulents), palm trees, and olive trees. Torrevieja Orihuela Costa Guardamar Ciudad Quesada Pilar Horadada Almoradí Los Montesinos San Miguel Callosa Santa Pola See all 22 areas We work with both major types of irrigation. Drip irrigation, ideal for flowerbeds, hedges, trees, and vegetable patches, delivers water drop by drop to the base of each plant and is the most water-efficient. Sprinkler irrigation, for lawns and meadows, distributes water as a fine spray. Many gardens combine both by zone, each with its own solenoid valve and independent programming.

Indicative price

The price for lawn maintenance in El Guinardó typically ranges between €36 and €600. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Yes, the removal and transport of green waste to a recycling centre or authorised manager is included in the quote. For large clearings, the cost of extra trailers is indicated before starting.

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Lawn care in El Guinardó

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Frequently asked questions

How often should the garden be maintained?
In spring, when everything grows very quickly, weekly or bi-weekly is ideal. In summer and winter, you can space it out to every three or four weeks. We adjust it to the size of the garden and whether it's a rental property.
Do you take away green waste?
Yes, the removal and transport of green waste to a recycling centre or authorised manager is included in the quote. For large clearings, the cost of extra trailers is indicated before starting.
Can you look after the garden if I'm not in Spain?
Yes, it's one of our most common services. We work with remote owners, providing notices before and after each visit and photos of the result if requested. Payments and coordination are handled remotely without issue.
Is it worth switching to a low water consumption garden?
In this climate, almost always. Decorative gravel, Mediterranean plants, and drip irrigation significantly reduce water consumption and maintenance, and they withstand the summer without suffering. We advise you without obligation.
Do you install and repair automatic irrigation?
Yes, we install drip and sprinkler irrigation, programme the controller by season, and repair leaks, drippers, and sprinklers. In old underground systems, leaks are very common and can be located with an inspection.
Is the quote free?
Yes, it's free and without obligation. We make a pre-visit to see the garden, measure hedges and surfaces, and give you a fixed price. If you decide not to hire us, you pay nothing.
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