Finding a Gardener in High Bickington: If your garden is looking overgrown and untidy you should think about calling in some help if you don't have the inclination or time to tackle it on your own. It's often easy to just bring in the "guy down the street" who does odd jobs and gardening on the side, but think carefully, would a proper gardener be a better choice? The problem is that "geezer down the road" will probably know very little about gardening, whereas a professional will have a wide spectrum of knowledge. If you are still not sure, read the rest of this article.
A gardener who knows precisely what they're doing will treat your garden with the respect that it deserves. Therefore you should take your time in finding a gardener in the High Bickington area who can be trusted. Trees and shrubs may require expert management, meaning this is more important than ever. Retain the services of the best you can afford and don't take chances.
The jobs that need doing on a routine basis are much the same with both large and small gardens in High Bickington. It goes without saying that regular garden maintenance is needed more frequently during the spring and summer months with a decline in the winter. In general weeding, hedge trimming, general tidying and grass cutting are the common jobs that people in High Bickington need doing in their gardens. Other jobs like patio installation, waste clearance, driveway cleaning and garden fencing are also within most gardeners remit.
Good gardeners don't come cheap, a professional gardener is likely to charge you £20 per hour or more, while that "guy down the road" might do it for £10 to £12 per hour. Certainly for the first visit you should reckon on your gardener needing more than an hour to get the job done. It is often not worth their while to do much less than two hours gardening at a time. When you take into consideration travelling time, getting equipment on and off the van, and going to the local tip with your garden waste, this is understandable.
Be extremely suspicious of any High Bickington gardener who requests money up front before doing the job. However this could legitimately happen with bigger jobs like fencing or decking where money for materials is required. Don't be surprised if your gardener asks for cash payment, this isn't unusual, but of course only when the work is finished. To avoid the possibility of disputes in the future always ask your gardener for a receipt.
Right from the start and before any work commences, ensure your gardener has a clear understanding of exactly what needs doing. It isn't always easy for you to know which plants will grow best in your garden, the advice of your gardener will be invaluable. It might be sensible to verify that your gardener disposes of any waste materials as part of the service, not all High Bickington gardeners do. Being left with large quantities of garden waste is something that you need to avoid.
It is polite to offer your gardener a drink or two throughout the day, they can build up quite a thirst with all that hard graft. Your gardener will be grateful for such kindness. It helps to keep things friendly, so popping out for a chat every now and again will help to do this and also give you the chance to get some tips from your gardener. It is not however a good idea to pester them constantly which will have the effect of annoying them and slowing the work down.
High Bickington Garden Design
Sometimes when searching for a gardener you will find people advertising as "garden designers" and for many this is a vocation in its own right. While some gardeners in High Bickington will have a go at garden design they may not be the best people to help with this. Have a chat with your gardener and see if they are happy to take this on. At the end of the day it might be necessary to locate a specialist.
Tree Surgery High Bickington
When required, some of the better gardeners in High Bickington will be prepared to do some basic tree surgery, as the vast majority of them will have a rudimentary knowledge of shrubs and trees. Though for any major work it is advisable to use the expert services of a qualified tree surgeon, for incidental pruning and cutting back, your local High Bickington gardener should have all of the appropriate skills.
Tree damage to property and power cables isn't at all unheard of, and this can rapidly occur if trees are allowed to become overgrown. You should keep a watchful eye on any trees growing on your land, as the roots can also damage foundations, patio areas, sewer lines and drives. Have a chat with your gardener if you suspect that any of the trees on your property in High Bickington are causing issues, since they will probably be able to help to resolve the issue, or know someone who can. (Tags: Tree Surgery High Bickington, Tree Surgeons High Bickington, Tree Damages High Bickington).
Garden Clearance High Bickington
You'll find that some High Bickington gardeners will be willing to do a certain amount of garden clearance, so long as there is only "green" waste and there is not too much involved. A limited number of gardeners in High Bickington might even have a Waste Carriers Licence, which will enable them to take larger quantities and different types of waste. If only relatively small quantities of waste are involved it may be feasible to dispose of most of it by making use of your local council green waste bin (if you've got access to one), otherwise you'll need additional help.
If your garden in High Bickington is stacked up with all sorts of rubbish, and not simply "green" waste, you will probably have to get in touch with a certified High Bickington garden clearance expert, who'll be accustomed to handling and recycling such waste. There are other possibilities that you could think about if you have a significant quantity of junk in your garden, hiring a mini-skip may be something that you could look into. Taking this route will allow you to maybe have a clear out in your garage, your shed and perhaps even your attic, together with your garden waste.
"Green" waste will usually be thought of as items like: lawn trimmings, topsoil, turf, logs, sawdust, twigs, plants, bushes, pruned branches and hedge clippings.
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