Finding a Gardener in Pencaitland: If you cannot spare the time to tackle your tired and dreary garden, you should not be reluctant to bring in some outside help to knock it back into shape. Now, you might be tempted to bring in the "geezer down the street" who you have heard does some gardening, or more sensibly contact a proper Pencaitland gardener. While it isn't necessary to have qualifications to work as a gardener in Pencaitland, professional usually beat that "fellow down the road" hands down when it comes to gardening knowledge.
Having your garden treated with the respect it deserves is something your should be able to expect from any gardener. Always be certain to get hold of a local Pencaitland gardener who can be counted on. With gardens containing bushes, plants and trees requiring expert attention, getting the right gardener is even more critical. Don't put up with "rogue trader" gardeners, choose a dependable one.
Even if your garden is relatively small, there are a handful of jobs which need attending to on a routine basis. As you can imagine the need for this regular maintenance is more necessary in spring and summer. Typical jobs that folk with gardens in Pencaitland require are general cleaning, weeding, lawn mowing and hedge pruning. More involved tasks might include: decking installation, waste clearance, garden fencing and driveway cleaning.
Good gardeners don't come cheap, a professional gardener is likely to charge you £20 per hour or more, while that "fellow down the street" might do it for £10 to £12 per hour. You may find that your gardener will not be prepared to put in just an hours work. Generally gardeners would prefer to spend a minimum of 2 - 3 hours to make it worthwhile. You must take into account travelling time, loading and unloading equipment and visits to the tip with your waste.
Any gardener who asks for payment in advance should raise your suspicions, you want to see results before forking out any money. Exceptions to this rule could be in respect of large projects such as landscaping where considerable amounts of materials are needed. Payment in cash is not unusual for gardeners, though this will be requested after all work is completed and approved. Agree on an acceptable form of payment before work starts and always get a receipt once the bill has been paid.
Before any work commences make sure your gardener is clear about what needs to be done and has a plan of action to complete it. In order for you to get the most out of your gardener, you should always be willing to ask for advice and help. Verify that any garden waste resulting from the work will be taken away, not all gardeners will do this.
Gardeners are used to providing their own refreshments, but this shouldn't stop you from offering them a cup of tea or even a cold drink on a hot summer's day. Such thoughfulness will be appreciated and should ensure that your gardener does the best job possible. Don't be afraid to wander out and have a chat with your gardener when circumstances permit, this will help build a friendly connection with the gardener and encourage a sharing of ideas. Do not take this to the extreme however, and impede their work with constant babbling, they may become frustrated and not do a proper job.
Pencaitland Garden Design
You might need to find a specialist Pencaitland garden designer if you are planning to totally re-design your garden. Some gardeners have skills in this field while others prefer to get on with the routine gardening chores. See if your gardener is happy doing this. At the end of the day it might be necessary to locate a specialist.
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Pencaitland Gardening Services
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