Finding a Gardener in Fochabers: Calling in some outside help to get your bedraggled garden back into shape, isn't something to be ashamed of if you never seem to have enough time to do it yourself. It's often easy to just bring in the "chap down the road" who does odd jobs and gardening on the side, but think carefully, would a proper gardener be a better choice? Though quite often you will find that a professional gardener in Fochabers doesn't hold any horticultural qualifications, he or she will probably be considerably more knowledgeable than your average "chap down the street".
Gardeners who know their stuff will have respect for your garden and treat it much as they would their own. Therefore, your goal must be to locate a gardener in Fochabers who does a thorough job and can be depended upon. When your garden features certain shrubs, plants and trees needing particular care, this will be even more essential. Get yourself a good gardener, don't just settle for any old one.
Even if your garden is relatively small, there are a handful of jobs which need attending to on a routine basis. During spring and summer such gardening jobs need attending to more frequently. Among the most common jobs needing to be done in Fochabers gardens are general tidying, grass cutting, weeding and hedge trimming. Other jobs like patio installation, fence repairs, driveway cleaning and waste removal are also within most gardeners remit.
Who you hire may be dependent on your budget and whilst that "fellow down the street" might only charge you £10 to £15 per hour, a seasoned professional is going to set you back nearer to £20 for an hours gardening. Generally a professional gardener will want to spend more than one hour on your garden. Most will want to put in at least 2 to 3 hours at a time to make it worth their while. They have to allow for other things such as disposing of your garden waste at the local rubbish tip, unloading tools and equipment, and actually getting to and from your home.
Asking for money up front is not normal for gardeners (unlike builders), so be extra careful if they do. After the completion of your garden it would not be at all uncommon for your gardener to ask to be paid in cash. To avoid any arguments later on, make sure you get a receipt no matter what kind of payment you agree on.
Be transparent about your requirements before any work begins, give the gardener a rota of tasks that you would like to be done. Your gardener is there to help you, so if you have any doubts about plants or their positioning, ask for advice. If there is going to be a lot of waste produced by your gardener, double check they he/she will take it away afterwards.
Though usually a gardener will bring along a flask or bottle of water, it is nice to offer him/her a cup of tea while working hard on your garden. A gardener will always be appreciative of such kindness and will work even harder to show this gratitude. In order to benefit from his/her knowledge and to keep a friendly rapport going, pop out for a chat now and again. But don't hold them up with incessant chatter, this will only hinder them and may result in inferior or incomplete work.
Garden Design Fochabers
It should not be automatically assumed that a gardener who mows your lawn or trims your hedge will be good at garden design. It is not unheard of for regular gardeners to do a bit of garden designing alongside their day to day tasks. Talk to your gardener about it to see what their feelings are about doing this. If not, there are plenty of garden design experts out there.
Tree Surgery Fochabers
With a reasonable knowledge of trees and shrubs, some gardeners in Fochabers will be pleased to do a few elementary tree surgery tasks every once in awhile. While for any major work it is best to use the professional services of a certified tree surgeon, for incidental pruning and cutting back, your neighbourhood Fochabers gardener should have the appropriate skills.
Tree damages to power cables and property is not at all unusual, and this can swiftly happen if trees are allowed to become overgrown. Also, building footings, patios, sewer lines and driveways can be seriously damaged by tree roots, therefore keeping an eye on any trees growing on your land is crucially important. If you believe that these or some other problems are being triggered by trees on your property in Fochabers, have a chat with your gardener first for advice.
Garden Clearance Fochabers
If you let "green" waste and general junk to accumulate in your garden, a time will arrive when you need to bring in a garden clearance specialist. Certain Fochabers gardeners will be willing to do this, but unless they hold a "Waste Carrier Licence", they'll be limited in the quantity of waste they can take. If the quantities of waste are relatively small you might be able to dispose of most of it using your council green waste bin (if you've got access to one).
If your garden in Fochabers has become stacked up with all manner of garbage, and not just "green" waste, you'll probably need to call an authorised Fochabers garden clearance specialist, who will be accustomed to dealing with and recycling such waste. If you've got a good amount of rubbish in your garden you could think about renting a mini-skip. Along with your garden waste, this will perhaps also permit you to clear out your shed, your garage and even your loft, if they are full of clutter as well.
Generally speaking "green" garden waste will be the likes of: wood shavings, topsoil, shrubs, twigs, hedge clippings, logs, turf, tree branches, dead flowers and lawn trimmings. (Tags: Garden Clearances Fochabers, Garden Clearance Fochabers, "Green" Waste Removal Fochabers).
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