Finding a Gardener in Oban: 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. So, you could contact the "fellow down the street" who somebody told you about or alternatively get in touch with a professional Oban gardener who will likely do a better job. Although many professional gardeners don't have any formal qualifications, they generally have more relevant knowledge than that "guy down the road" does. The choice is yours at the end of the day.
It is not too much to ask that any gardener treats your garden, plants and contents with a degree of respect. Always be certain to get hold of a local Oban gardener who can be counted on. Some plants and trees need special care, in which case this is even more important. Don't settle for second best, get a professional gardener.
There is a seemingly endless list of jobs to be done in the garden, even if it is relatively small. The frequency of visits by your gardener will increase throughout the spring and summer and may not be necessary at all in winter. Typically weeding, general cleaning, hedge trimming and grass cutting are the more common jobs that folk with gardens in Oban need done. Most professional Oban gardeners will also help with cleaning driveways, repairing fences, laying patios and waste clearance.
On the subject of price, this can vary with areas and gardeners, but charges of about twenty pounds per hour are normal and may be even higher. Gardening takes time and one hour will not be enough for most gardeners to make much progress on your garden. In order for them to do all the neccessary work they may need to put in at least two or three hours. Bear in mind the fact that they have travelling time to and from your home, and they may need to visit the local dump to dispose or your garden waste.
Respectable gardeners in Oban would not dream of asking for payment up front for their services, therefore you should be very wary of anyone who makes this request. More involved tasks like hard landscaping can be considered an exception, since expensive materials need to be obtained and quite rightly a deposit will be requested. Of course gardeners often ask for payment in cash after the work is completed. Whether you pay by card, cash or cheque, insist on a receipt, this will prevent later disputes over payment.
Make sure your gardener is clear about your requirements, give him/her a list of jobs before they begin. Once your gardener starts you will have an expert at your fingertips, make the most of it and get plenty of advice and guidance. Not all gardeners like to take away the waste and lawn clippings, so check that yours does. You don't want your garden cluttered with garden waste that is difficult to get rid of.
It is customary to offer your gardener a hot or cold drink, though many bring their own refreshments. Keeping a gardener "sweet" with little acts of kindness like this may be repaid by increased efforts on their part. So that you can forge a friendly relationship with your gardener it is often a nice idea to pop out for a chat now and again. This also helps you to gain some additional gardening knowhow and useful tips. However, don't follow them around all day, generally getting in their way and bombarding them with constant questions.
Oban Garden Design
The average gardener working in the Oban area might not be up to the task of completely re-designing your garden. It is not unheard of for regular gardeners to do a bit of garden designing alongside their day to day tasks. Establish if your gardener is one of those who relish garden design. When push comes to shove you might just have to find an expert.
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