Meet owner, Luke Foster!
We have all certainly seen some of the worst weather in a while hit the UK and indeed the Southwest since the start of this year and needless to say, most gardens are looking worse for wear after the winter months have taken their toll. Life gets in the way and sometimes it can be a struggle to keep it looking in tip-top condition, especially when the weather is as terrible as it has been lately. If you’re struggling to find the time to tame your overgrown garden, and you are operating on a keen budget then worry not as Man for all Seasons is on hand to transform your garden into a glorious haven that you won’t be embarrassed to show off during the summer months. With a wide range of services available, Luke Foster and his team can deliver a host of reliable and affordable services to maintain your garden throughout the year.
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unning any successful business these days isn’t easy, especially in the South West where competition is high and the challenges that coincide with running a business can be difficult at times. Luke Foster of Man for all Seasons has been through the thick and the thin since starting up his gardening business in 2008, but ultimately his passion for gardening and commitment to providing excellent service and customer care has pushed his business to be one of the most thriving in the city. After the OM team met with Luke in March 2018, we caught up with him again to find out how far the business has come in that time, what’s changed and what his next move is for this top-quality gardening and landscaping business. Man for all Seasons is a Plymouth-based garden, grounds and landscaping business set up by managing director, Luke Foster in 2008 when he was only 17 years old. Over his years in business, Man for all Seasons has developed the services they offer, with a wide range of services now available to both domestic and commercial customers, from basic lawn care and cutting to complete garden redesigns. Luke tells us - “I like to meet with clients and give them what they need, whether that be basic garden maintenance or a brand new garden design.” The business has developed rapidly since we last saw Luke and his team in 2018, with the most recent
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change being their move to a brand new, state of the art premises in the heart of Reynolds Park, just off Bell Close in Plympton. After spending two years based at the Millfields Trust in Stonehouse, Luke decided it was time to push the company forward and open up the possibilities for expansion. Luke spent time looking for alternative premises which suited the businesses needs better, focusing on industrial units in Plymouth. Having looked around at various places, Luke came across Reynolds Park in August 2019 where Unit 7 was available. Committing to a complete change in premises is a huge move for a business, there are so many factors to consider, but ultimately it comes down to cost and practicality. Luke took the plunge and moved Man for all Seasons across to their brand new unit at Reynolds Park in December and hasn’t looked back since. “It’s been a huge change for us, we have much more space to work from. It’s definitely been worth it” Moving the business to Plympton has certainly been an asset to the company, it’s now easier to access the A38 being only a short drive from the unit, as well as being closer to their targeted areas of Plympton, Plymstock and Ivybridge. Although the move to Reynolds Park has been beneficial for the business, it was a huge change and massive challenge for the team, as they now have to bring in more work to cover their costs.
Expansion is certainly on the cards for Luke and his team with the move in premises planting the seed. Luke is now focusing his time and energy into pushing for more work across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall as Call The Plympton Community Magazine 01752 691007 | www.plymptonmagazine.co.uk well as looking to expand his team. Currently, the Man
