Finding a Gardener in Alness: Bringing in some outside assistance to knock a tired and bedraggled garden back into shape is something many busy people have to do these days, especially after a long and blustery winter. Now, some people in Alness opt for the "bloke down the road" who can put his hand to anything, while others choose a professional gardener with an established reputation. The chances are that "bloke down the street" will not have much gardening knowledge, while the professional garder will probably have horticultural qualifications.
It is not too much to ask that any gardener treats your garden, plants and contents with a degree of respect. So make sure you find a gardener in Alness who you can trust to do a good job. Even if your garden has only run of the mill plants you will want them looked after correctly. Avoid settling for any old chancer, find yourself a decent gardener.
Even if you've got a small garden, there will be various tasks that require attention in a routine manner. The frequency of visits by your gardener will increase throughout the spring and summer and may not be necessary at all in winter. Commonly general cleaning, grass cutting, weeding and hedge cutting are the gardening tasks that people in Alness need done. It is unlikely that your gardener will refuse tasks such as laying patios, cleaning driveways, fence repairs and waste clearance.
Professional gardeners do not of course come cheap and while the "bloke down the road" may be happy to charge £10 to £15 an hour, a figure of £20 per hour is more usual for professionals. Usually gardeners will not be happy doing just one hours work. To make it worthwhile and to make an impression, gardeners normally like to put in two to three hours at a time. Remember, they have to travel to and from your house, and maybe also get to the tip with your rubbish.
Payment in advance is not something that gardeners usually ask for, so be cautious if your gardener requires this. An exception might be when a large job is involved such as patio laying when some money up front may be asked for. If your gardener asks to be paid in cash after the job is complete, this is not something to be worried about and is normal within the trade. Irrespective of what kind of payment you agree with your gardener, always ask for a receipt as proof that he/she has been paid.
At the outset explain to your gardener what your exact requirements are, a job list is also helpful in setting out your priorities. Any self-respecting gardener will be more than happy to help you get your garden in order, use this help and guidance wisely. Check that your gardener will remove any waste such as lawn trimmings and branches, some do not.
Working outdoors can be tough and thirsty work, so make sure that there is the offer of a cold or hot drink to help the day along. Your gardener will be grateful for such kindness. It's important that you and your gardener have a friendly relationship with each other. Pop into the garden for regular chats to discuss gardening ideas and plans. However, don't follow them around all day, generally getting in their way and bombarding them with constant questions.
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Alness Gardening Services
- Alness Garden Weeding
- Alness Lawn Care
- Alness Garden Clearances
- Alness Pest Control
- Alness Hedge Trimming
- Alness Composting
- Alness Garden Tidying
- Alness Decking Repairs
- Alness Garden Design
- Alness Garden Irrigation
- Alness Lawn Mowing
- Alness Garden Maintenance
- Alness Water Features
- Alness Garden Planning
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