Mark's Maintenance

Mark's Maintenance Home & Garden Maintenance -
Bellac and surrounding areas. Entretien de la Maison et du Jardin -
Bellac et ses environs.

Now in in its 15th year in the Haute Vienne, based in Bellac and its environs, Mark's Maintenance is established as a premium provider of home and and garden services in the area. We help residents and 2nd homeowners with keyholding, property supervision and regular maintenance. In association with other reputable businesses in the area, projects large and small can be undertaken. Multiple referen

ces and testimonials available, do not hesitate to contact us for a quote, an opinion or just a natter! Mark's Maintenance, en sa 15e année d'existence en Haute-Vienne, basé à Bellac et dans ses environs. Il s'est établi comme un fournisseur de premier ordre de services pour la maison et le jardin dans la région. Nous aidons les résidents et les propriétaires secondaires à garder leurs clés, à surveiller leur propriété et à l'entretenir régulièrement. En association avec d'autres entreprises réputées de la région, nous pouvons entreprendre des projets de petite ou de grande envergure. De nombreuses références et témoignages sont disponibles. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour un devis, un avis ou simplement pour discuter !

Two big grass cuts all looking good 👍 Siret 79236757500018
23/04/2026

Two big grass cuts all looking good 👍
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. Nice grass cutting today Siret 79236757500018
22/04/2026

. Nice grass cutting today
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Another productive day's strimming
21/04/2026

Another productive day's strimming

21/04/2026

These are some of my favorite plants to keep near patios and doorways in summer 🌿
🍋 Lemongrass and basil are great close to seating areas
💜 Lavender smells amazing and earns its spot every time
🌼 Marigold adds color while doing something useful
🪴 I like growing a few of these in pots so I can place them where we actually sit
They help most when I pair them with the real mosquito fix, getting rid of standing water.

21/04/2026

Don’t scroll past this tiny hero… 🐝✨
It may look small, but its work carries the weight of our entire ecosystem. Every flower it touches, every grain of pollen it carries, helps life grow, food thrive, and nature survive. 🌼
But today, these silent workers are disappearing… and with them, a part of our future is fading too.
If the bees disappear, it’s not just honey we lose — it’s balance, beauty, and life itself.
Protect the bees. Protect our planet.
Because saving them… means saving us. 🌍💛

Busy day strimming but a nice day
20/04/2026

Busy day strimming but a nice day

20/04/2026

The wild feels like home 🌾

20/04/2026

I like mixing pest-repelling plants into the garden because even small changes can help tip things in your favor 🌼
🌿 Basil, mint, and rosemary are some of my favorite plants to tuck near beds and pots
🧄 Garlic is one I always think is worth growing for more than one reason
🧡 Marigolds and nasturtiums add color and can be useful too
🐝 I still try to keep balance in mind, because not every bug in the garden is a bad one
For me, prevention always works better than waiting for a big pest problem.

20/04/2026

Old tree stumps can turn into such pretty little planting spots when you fill them with flowers instead of just looking at them 🌸
🌿 I think they work best with shallow-rooted flowers
💧 They can dry out faster than regular beds, so I keep an eye on moisture
🌼 Bright bloomers really stand out against old wood
🪴 It is such a nice way to turn something plain into a garden feature
I always love when a leftover stump becomes part of the garden instead of a problem.

20/04/2026

Stop paying for expensive planters and turn that ugly old tree stump into a stunning garden showpiece for free. Removing a large tree stump is difficult and incredibly expensive, often costing hundreds of dollars for a company to come grind it away with heavy machinery that tears up your entire lawn. Chemical stump killers take forever to work and soak harsh ingredients directly into your healthy garden soil. A rotting stump left in the grass is just an eyesore that collects weeds and sits there for decades.

Hollowing out that old stump turns a useless problem into a unique, one-of-a-kind planter that adds instant character and a rustic feel to your property. The old wood provides a perfect, natural home for beneficial fungi and insects that break down the wood and slowly feed the surrounding soil over time with valuable nutrients. You get a massive, custom pot for the cost of zero dollars, which is a huge benefit over buying artificial plastic or concrete containers that will eventually fade or crack. It turns a frustrating yard chore into a fun, creative project that makes your home the most talked-about on the street.

To build it, choose a hardwood stump like oak or maple, as soft pine will rot too quickly. Use a large drill bit (or a small chainsaw if you are skilled) to drill many deep holes into the top of the stump to start breaking it up. Take a hammer and chisel and chip out the rotted wood between the holes until you have a deep, open basin; this is much easier to do on a stump that is already starting to rot naturally. Be sure to drill several half-inch drainage holes through the sides of the basin near the bottom to allow excess water to escape and prevent root rot. Line the bottom with a few small stones to prevent the dirt from washing out, then fill the cavity with a mix of rich organic compost and dark topsoil to give your plants the best start possible.

Cascading flowers like the Purple Petunias and White Calibrachoa seen in the image are the perfect choice, as they will spill over the rough wood edges and hide the stump with a waterfall of color. You can also plant trailing Verbena and some bright orange Marigolds in the center for different heights and textures. Place a clean border of natural flat stones or smooth river rocks directly at the base of the stump to separate the garden bed from the grass and create a tidy looking feature. Lay down a layer of dark wood mulch up to the stone border to keep the soil moist and stop weeds from growing around the base of the tree stump.

Check the soil moisture in your new natural planter daily, as small pockets of soil can dry out very quickly in the heat of a summer afternoon. Apply a slow-release natural fertilizer to your plants once a month to keep them blooming heavily all summer long.

20/04/2026

Hanging baskets are not just for flowers, and they can be such a smart way to grow food in a small space 🍓
🍅 Cherry tomatoes do well if the basket is sturdy
🍓 Strawberries are one of my favorite picks for baskets
🌶️ Peppers love a warm sunny spot
🥬 Lettuce is nice for cooler weather
💧 I check hanging baskets often because they dry out faster
🪴 Bigger baskets usually make growing much easier
The container size makes a bigger difference than most people think.

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Bellac
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