Hard Graft Garden Services





4.9 out of 5 based on
29 reviews and feedback
Trusted Trader since 2020
Hard Graft Garden Services
Dunrobin, Kings road
Longniddry
EH32 0NN
Dunrobin, Kings road

EH32 0NN
01875 852829
07715 887 181
Trader Categories and Services
Gardening Services, Landscape & Gardening, Lawnmowers & Garden Machinery, Hedge Cutting, FencingBusiness Information
Hard Graft Garden Services is a family run gardening business covering East Lothian.
In 1926 the Stuart family began their first business opening up the local grocery shop (which is now the dental practice Longniddry).
In 1931 another shop was added to their chain and as the business grew J.G Stuart’s & Sons now had two shops (which is now the village vet).
In 1986 Neil Stuart launched Hard Graft Garden Services which is now run by his three sons Fraser, Lewis and Sam.
In 2026 the 4th generation of Stuart’s will have been trading in the Longniddry for 100 years.
We are dedicated to supporting and caring for our local community and strive to bring the best customer satisfaction we can provide.
We are qualified, fully insured with our professional team being respectful and very hard working, Hard Graft is definitely our motto.
Why don’t you have a look at our photos, reviews and services we offer or why don’t you follow us on Facebook & Instagram to see recent projects carried out by our team.
What we provide;
Garden design & Landscaping
Garden Clearances & Composting
Garden Maintenance
Turfing & Lawncare
Bespoke Trellis, Raised Beds & Fencing
Hedge-cutting, Tree Pruning, Topiary.
In 1926 the Stuart family began their first business opening up the local grocery shop (which is now the dental practice Longniddry).
In 1931 another shop was added to their chain and as the business grew J.G Stuart’s & Sons now had two shops (which is now the village vet).
In 1986 Neil Stuart launched Hard Graft Garden Services which is now run by his three sons Fraser, Lewis and Sam.
In 2026 the 4th generation of Stuart’s will have been trading in the Longniddry for 100 years.
We are dedicated to supporting and caring for our local community and strive to bring the best customer satisfaction we can provide.
We are qualified, fully insured with our professional team being respectful and very hard working, Hard Graft is definitely our motto.
Why don’t you have a look at our photos, reviews and services we offer or why don’t you follow us on Facebook & Instagram to see recent projects carried out by our team.
What we provide;
Garden design & Landscaping
Garden Clearances & Composting
Garden Maintenance
Turfing & Lawncare
Bespoke Trellis, Raised Beds & Fencing
Hedge-cutting, Tree Pruning, Topiary.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
29 reviews.
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Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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The Hard Graft boys did a great job transforming the earth of a new build house to a wonderful garden with tiled patio, planters and turf. They clearly take pride in their work and all the guys were very friendly and helpful throughout. Would recommend them highly
Alan Smith





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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We had a garden makeover done for a new property. We gave Sam & Fraser an idea of what we wanted and while we were on holiday they worked their magic. We are absolutely delighted with the design and the quality of the work. While we were away, Sam sent us photos of the progress which was exciting. It was great getting the WOW when we arrived home. First class job and would highly recommend Hard Graft. We had to wait a while for the work to be done and it wasn't the cheapest quote but by far it was worth the wait and the cost. Great job!



Mrs B





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Creation of garden to rear of new build house. Included laying two areas of turf, drying green posts, laying two patio areas (one with trellis style screen and bench), constructing three raised beds and laying gravel for base of raised beds and walkway.
Very pleased with the result.
Credit to the team for their hard work and professionalism.
Very pleased with the result.
Credit to the team for their hard work and professionalism.



David Underwood





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Hardgraft completely relayed our lawn, created a seating area for our garden and also built us a brand new fence. All done to the highest quality whilst dealing with tough obstacles throughout the job.
Would recommend them to anyone - a group of dedicated folk who have a passion for gardening/landscaping and excellent customer service.
Would recommend them to anyone - a group of dedicated folk who have a passion for gardening/landscaping and excellent customer service.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Ok my garden was a barn of bad grass and weeds. We wanted something that was part utility and the other part as a place Mediterranean as I have connections with Spain and also a peaceful Zen space. The guys were so professional and absolutely new their stuff as regards plants and everything to do with design.Their performance and conduct on site was exemplary. Would totally recommend them in all aspects of gardening works from design to installation. We intend to use them for maintenance with confidence.
Sandra & John Simkin





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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I cannot express how delighted we are with our new garden!
It has been transformed from a new build badly finished muddy field, to a 5 star Mediterranean retreat.
Hardgraft by name and nature but also a family business who clearly pride themselves in professionalism, care and knowledge that comes from years of experience from their family.
I can honestly say the work they completed for us was perfect. I'd give 10 stars if I could.
It has been transformed from a new build badly finished muddy field, to a 5 star Mediterranean retreat.
Hardgraft by name and nature but also a family business who clearly pride themselves in professionalism, care and knowledge that comes from years of experience from their family.
I can honestly say the work they completed for us was perfect. I'd give 10 stars if I could.









Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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We’ve have Hardgraft in to do feature landscaping at our home and the outcome was more than we could have expected. The team were pleasant start to finish and very accommodating when we were unsure on how to finish certain things. They now crying out regular maintenance on our garden as we can’t see passed them. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough!!!
Sean Rollo





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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From the outset Hard Graft Garden Services have been nothing but professional. They were quick to respond to our initial enquiry, visited on two occasions to assess the work giving us suggestions as to what could be done. Once the project commenced the old greenhouse, trellising and shrubbery were removed quickly and efficiently. The hard landscaping was carried out carefully and methodically leaving us with a garden that is totally unrecognisable from that of three weeks ago. The guys worked with us and kept us fully informed on progress. They were polite and considerate, and we would be more than happy to recommend them to friends and family. We are extremely pleased with the end result as it has doubled the usable space in the garden and given us a beautiful patio and pergola and paths which are totally in keeping with the age of the property. We could not be happier.
Sharon and Danny Payne





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Small rear garden was cleared of paving , turf and other debris An iron mutual fence was removed
New patio was first laid New fence in wood erected Large corner planter was constructed using brick and sleepers Various plants ,shrubs and ferns were planted and finally fresh turf sculpted to create a curved appearance behind the patio towards the rear wall
The work was completed easily because the crew were always timely and the weather kind The skills of the crew were very apparent in all aspects and they always left each day after cleaning up
The final work has already been admired by many , the visitors always adhering to the advice ---- Don,t stand on the grass
New patio was first laid New fence in wood erected Large corner planter was constructed using brick and sleepers Various plants ,shrubs and ferns were planted and finally fresh turf sculpted to create a curved appearance behind the patio towards the rear wall
The work was completed easily because the crew were always timely and the weather kind The skills of the crew were very apparent in all aspects and they always left each day after cleaning up
The final work has already been admired by many , the visitors always adhering to the advice ---- Don,t stand on the grass
Ray Thomas




Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Great quality of work done, very happy with the end product.
Calum Arthur





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Hard Graft turned over our very over grown garden, laid turf, relaid a path, cleaned our patio and built a raised bed. They have done a very professional job and the garden looks amazing. We would highly recommend them!
Claire McHarrie





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Hard Graft looked after my Mum’s garden for several years. They did a fantastic job. The ‘boys’ were cheerful, friendly, flexible and trustworthy. They work with the customer to keep the garden to their taste but they make good suggestions about how to improve things too. The garden always looked great at the end of the visit. The team tidied everything up and were methodical about the jobs tackled leaving Mum and I simply to admire their work and enjoy the space.
Viv





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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This time round I had a hedge planted to give more privacy form the road. But previous work Hardgraft have done for me include lawn scarifying and tree surgery. They are always helpful and friendly and leave the garden much tidier than they found it!
Would highly recommend.
Would highly recommend.
Rachel





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Hard Graft cut back a rowan tree and shrubbery in our garden recently.
They did a great job, were very tidy and cleared everything up afterwards. They even cut our grass before leaving. The boys enjoyed a coffee and were very pleasant. We will definitely use them next year again.
Thanks Hard Graft
They did a great job, were very tidy and cleared everything up afterwards. They even cut our grass before leaving. The boys enjoyed a coffee and were very pleasant. We will definitely use them next year again.
Thanks Hard Graft
Gordon Maclean





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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A comprehensive cutting back and tidying. Transforming!!
They know what they are doing and work very well as a team!!
They can be relied upon for thoughtful advice.
All in all we could not be more pleased!
They know what they are doing and work very well as a team!!
They can be relied upon for thoughtful advice.
All in all we could not be more pleased!





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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My mother’s garden needed a whole new refurbishment to freshen it up. The grass on one side needed Cut and revitalised, and on the other side of the path she needed some new ideas as to what to include in that space. She also wanted a boarder with shells running around the edge of the grass which was occupied by soil. Straight from the get-go the Hard Graft lads were terrific with my mother, they sat her down and explored her ideas first of all. She loved the fact that they took the time to listen and understand her needs and wants. They were very friendly and easy to talk to, and had an abundance of knowledge and suggestions for her on what to do. Once the plan was in place, they got to work in a very organised fashion. I really appreciate the fact that they constantly kept myself and my mum up-to-date with how the garden was progressing. Their professionalism was on full display throughout their time working on the garden, they were always very punctual and worked tirelessly to get the job done to a very high standard. They were very patient when talking us through what they were doing and the methods behind maintaining a fresh looking garden. The attention to detail and ability to carry out the work with their own skills, along with top quality machinery was extremely reassuring that we had picked the best gardening company around here. I can’t thank them enough for transforming our garden, and they have made it so much easier for us to maintain with the advice they provided. The employees always wore a smile and you can tell they love their job.
Michael George Blair





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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The Hard Graft team come twice a year to prune hedges, shrubs and fruit trees in our garden garden. They will also tidy up the borders and mow the lawns. They are experienced, efficient and tidy, conscious of safety to themselves and others. I highly recommend them.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I have used Hard Graft services for many years. They are a family run business. They will do anything from a big Garden clearance to regular visits involving, grass cutting, edging, hedges and trees.
All work carried out is to a very high standard and with attention to detail. Not only are they hard working they are also very trustworthy.
All work carried out is to a very high standard and with attention to detail. Not only are they hard working they are also very trustworthy.






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Great service and workmanship from the guys at Hard Graft. They are very friendly and good to work with. I have had them trim my eucalyptus tree and tidy up my garden on a number of occasions. They arrive when they say they will and leave the place looking as though they have never been. I had a number of questions regarding plants etc and I was impressed with their vast knowledge.
5 Stars from me.
5 Stars from me.
Mike Scott