Finding a Gardener in Duns: 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. It is tempting to call on the "fella down the street" who helps out your neighbour, or you could actually bring in a proper Duns gardener. While you don't need horticultural qualifications to be a gardener, most professional gardeners in the Duns area will have a lot more knowledge than that "chap down the road" is likely to have.
It should certainly go without saying that any gardener you hire should be informed enough to care for your garden and the contents within it. So take care to track down a local Duns gardener who can be trusted to do a decent job. This is particularly crucial when your garden contains shrubs and trees which require special attention. Don't put up with chancers, seek out a good gardener.
The jobs that need doing on a routine basis are much the same with both large and small gardens in Duns. In spring and summer you should organise more frequent gardener visits as the jobs that need doing increase. In general weeding, general tidying, lawn mowing and hedge trimming are the common jobs that people in Duns need doing in their gardens. Most professional Duns gardeners will also help with waste removal, driveway cleaning, fence repairs and patio installation.
The rates charged by professional gardeners varies widely but if you are paying an hourly rate of about £20, that is reasonable. Depending on the state of your garden it is likely that your gardener will need more than just one hour to make an impression. Most will want to put in at least 2 to 3 hours at a time to make it worth their while. You must take into account travelling time, loading and unloading equipment and visits to the tip with your waste.
Avoid any "gardener" who demands money up front, no trustworthy Duns gardener will expect this. An exception can be made when a big project like fencing or decking is involved, and lots of materials have to be purchased. When the work has been completed to your satisfaction it would not be unusual for your gardener to ask for payment in cash. No matter if you pay your gardener with cheque, cash or card, ask for a receipt, you don't want any disputes or arguments about payments down the road.
Before work starts prepare a plan of expected tasks with the gardener, this will help them to live up to your expectations. Knowing which plants are most suitable for your garden's condition isn't always easy, so ask your gardener for advice on this. Verify that any garden waste resulting from the work will be taken away, not all gardeners will do this. Unless of course you have a compost heap and want to keep it for that.
It pays to be thoughtful and supplying your gardener with a drink or two will help his/her day along. A gardener will always be appreciative of such kindness and will work even harder to show this gratitude. Engage in some conversation with your gardener whenever you get the chance so that you can build a friendly relationship and benefit from their knowledge and ideas. It is not however a good idea to pester them constantly which will have the effect of annoying them and slowing the work down.
Garden Clearance Duns
While many gardeners will be prepared to do a limited amount of garden clearance in Duns, the majority of them won't hold a "Waste Carriers Licence", and will therefore be constrained in the quantity of waste they can remove. If only minimal volumes of waste are involved it might be possible to get rid of the majority of it by using your local council garden waste bin (if you have got access to one), otherwise you will need additional help.
Of course, a lot of gardens in Duns are heaped up with all sorts of rubbish, and not only "green" waste, so for this type of clearance you'll possibly have to bring in a certified Duns garden clearance expert. You could also look into hiring a mini-skip if you've got a significant amount of rubbish in your garden. Adopting this course would permit you to perhaps have a clear out in your shed, your garage and maybe even your attic, together with your garden waste.
Generally speaking "green" garden waste could be the likes of: plants, hedge clippings, roots, tree branches, lawn trimmings, shrubs, twigs, turf, logs and topsoil. (Tags: Garden Clearance Duns, Garden Clearances Duns, Waste Removal Duns).
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