Finding a Gardener in Porlock: 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'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 thing is that the "fella down the road" will know how to mow your lawn and trim your hedge, but probably not much else, whilst a professional will have more in depth knowledge. If you don't know who to choose, keep reading.
You want your garden to be treated with respect by someone who knows exactly what they are doing. So, be certain to locate a gardener in Porlock who you know you can trust. Some plants and trees need special care, in which case this is even more important. Don't put up with "rogue trader" gardeners, choose a dependable one.
Small gardens need routine attention just like larger ones and the jobs may be much the same but on a smaller scale. Such jobs require even more attention during spring and summer when rain and heat generates increased growth. As a rule general tidying, weeding, mowing lawns and trimming hedges are the typical gardening jobs that need doing on a regular basis. It is unlikely that your gardener will refuse tasks such as cleaning driveways, garden fencing, patio installation and waste removal.
Getting your garden done by a professional isn't cheap and you are likely to be paying close to £20 per hour for the priviledge. It is unlikely that any gardener will be able to achieve very much in just one hour. It is often not worth their while to do much less than two hours gardening at a time. Travel to and away from your home, bringing in and taking away mowers and tools, and the responsible disposal of your waste all have to be factored in.
If a gardener asks for payment up front you should be very wary, as this is not normal practice. An exception to this rule of thumb would be with more extensive tasks for example decking or fencing when being asked for a deposit for materials is quite normal. After the completion of your garden it would not be at all uncommon for your gardener to ask to be paid in cash. Irrespective of what kind of payment you agree with your gardener, always ask for a receipt as proof that he/she has been paid.
Be transparent about your requirements before any work begins, give the gardener a rota of tasks that you would like to be done. Any self-respecting gardener will be more than happy to help you get your garden in order, use this help and guidance wisely. Check that your gardener will remove any waste such as lawn trimmings and branches, some do not. You want to avoid being left with large quantities of garden waste that you cannot get shot of.
Spare a thought for your gardener toiling away on your property with no facilities at hand. Offer them the use of your toilet and perhaps provide a drink. Keeping a gardener "sweet" with little acts of kindness like this may be repaid by increased efforts on their part. Pop out for a chat with your gardener from time to time so you can benefit from their ideas and keep a friendly rapport. Occasionally is the key word with this approach however, don't hold them up by standing over them and nattering all day long.
Tree Surgery Porlock
If needed, some gardeners in Porlock will be prepared to do some basic tree surgery, as the majority of them will have a reasonable knowledge of plants and trees. Though for any important work it is advisable to use the professional services of a certified tree surgeon, for incidental clipping and pruning, your neighbourhood Porlock gardener should have the vital skills.
Trees can quite easily overgrow and cause problems for your property and any outbuildings. Additionally building foundations, drives, terraces and sewage lines can be irreparably damaged by tree roots, therefore keeping a keen eye on any trees growing on your land is vitally important. If you believe that any of the trees on your property in Porlock are causing issues, speak to your gardener first, because they'll possibly be able to help.
Garden Clearance Porlock
If you let "green" waste and general rubbish to build up in your garden, the time will arrive when you will need to bring in a garden clearance specialist. Certain Porlock gardeners will be able to do this, but unless they hold a Waste Carrier Licence, they'll be restricted on the kind and quantity of waste they can dispose of. If the levels of waste are small they may be able to dispose of a lot of it by using your local council garden waste bin (if you've got access to one).
You will possibly have to bring in a certified garden clearance specialist, if like many other people in Porlock, you have a garden that is piled up with all manner of trash, and not simply "green" waste. If you have a considerable amount of junk in your garden you could also look into hiring a mini-skip. This will enable you to dispose of not just garden waste, but perhaps also clear out your shed, your garage and possibly even you loft space.
Typically "green" garden waste would be things like: twigs, logs, hedge clippings, topsoil, dead flowers, turf, bushes, lawn trimmings, rocks and pruned branches.
Some Porlock gardeners will also help with bedding plants, garden management, winter maintenance, nature gardens, raised beds, greenhouse maintenance Porlock, leaf blowing, artificial turf, strimming in Porlock, snow clearance, disease identification, shed replacement in Porlock, digging, irrigation, holiday watering in Porlock, power washing, garden composting Porlock, garden electrics, tree planting, water features and other gardening projects in Porlock, Somerset.
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