Archie Davison – Garden Maintenance Director

As Garden Maintenance Director at Refresh, I oversee the day-to-day management of our gardening projects and ensure everything runs smoothly.

I hold CS30 and CS31 qualifications, which allow me to safely fell trees. Growing up on an arable farm in Cambridgeshire gave me hands-on experience in estate management, including building fences, operating large machinery, and tree felling. My specialties include horticulture, soft landscaping, tree surgery, lawn care, and tool maintenance.

At Refresh, I ensure that our projects are going ahead seamlessly by making sure the team has the right materials and tools, while also keeping morale high (I’m known for a good dad joke or two). I particularly enjoy a day on the chainsaw, the satisfaction of freshly mowed grass, and building fences. Outside of work, I stay active by spending time in the gym, hiking, camping, and socialising with friends.

Michael Back – Landscaping Foreman

I’m a qualified bricklayer and plasterer with 20 years of experience in the building and landscaping industry. At Refresh, I specialise in laying patios, constructing walls, setting out jobs, and ensuring the quality of our work is always top-notch.

On a day-to-day basis, I manage various landscaping projects, ensuring we stay on track to meet deadlines and deliver the highest quality results for our clients. I particularly enjoy working on detailed garden transformations where every element needs to come together perfectly. It’s the attention to detail and creativity in these projects that really excites me.

Outside of work, I stay active by working out in the gym, training in boxing, and indulging in good food.

Benjamin Hegan – Community Projects & Garden Maintenance Manager

I’ve been passionate about gardening my whole life and I am planning to study for RHS qualifications in gardening, horticulture, and sustainable garden design. Specialising in horticulture, particularly pruning and plant maintenance, I also have a background in teaching, which supports my work with community projects, especially with children.

At Refresh, I focus on maintaining our regular customers’ gardens and preparing them for the changing seasons. I also organise volunteering efforts with local charities and schools and run a gardening club. I find great satisfaction in pruning roses (and weeding), and enjoy seeing how our work helps nature thrive.

Outside of work, I love reading about foraging and reconnecting with nature, however I’m a proud father to a baby girl- so not a lot of that reading gets done!

Tia Jarman – Social Media Manager

I have a background in administration and previously managed social media for a well-established riding school. At Refresh Gardens, I handle social media management, transforming content from our team into fun and engaging posts that showcase our work.

I particularly enjoy turning on-site footage into reels, videos, and posts that really capture the essence of what we do. It’s a lot of fun to see the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of what goes into a garden or landscaping project.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about horse riding and generally spending time with horses. I’m a huge animal lover and also have two cats!