Finding a Gardener in Shiplake: If your garden is in a bit of a state and you don't have the time to sort it out yourself, there is no shame in calling in some help. Now, some Shiplake people choose to fetch in a professional gardener while others plump for the "chap down the road" who tinkers around with gardens. Though quite often you will find that a professional gardener in Shiplake doesn't hold any horticultural qualifications, he or she will probably be considerably more knowledgeable than your average "chap down the road". You will have to decide what is best for your situation.
It is not too much to ask that any gardener treats your garden, plants and contents with a degree of respect. Always try to track down a gardener in the Shiplake area who will do a good job and who can be trusted. You will come to realise that this is even more important when you've got trees and shrubs needing a higher level of care. Get yourself a good gardener, don't just settle for any old one.
No matter what size your garden is there will always be jobs that require attention as part of a routine. These jobs will need doing more regularly in the spring and summer and perhaps not at all in the winter. The more commonly required jobs that need doing in Shiplake gardens are lawn mowing, hedge cutting, weeding and general tidying. Many gardeners will also be happy to take care of jobs like waste clearance, driveway cleaning, garden fencing and patio installation
The rates charged by professional gardeners varies widely but if you are paying an hourly rate of about £20, that is reasonable. One hour in your garden is not very much and the average gardener will need to spend more time than that to get much done. Most gardeners will have a minimum visit time of 2 hours. 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.
Payment in advance is not something that gardeners usually ask for, so be cautious if your gardener requires this. More involved tasks like decking installation can be considered an exception, since expensive materials need to be obtained and quite rightly a deposit will be requested. 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. In order for you to get the most out of your gardener, you should always be willing to ask for advice and help. Getting rid of your lawn trimmings and hedge clippings won't always be part of the service so ensure that in your case it is. This garden waste can build up and at some point you are going to need to get rid of it.
It pays to be thoughtful and supplying your gardener with a drink or two will help his/her day along. Such kindnesses are much appreciated and will likely be repaid by extra efforts on your behalf. 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. Most gardeners will not however want you standing over them all day nattering.
Shiplake Garden Design
While a gardener may be a genius when it comes to looking after your garden, it might be a different "kettle of fish" when it comes to garden design. Many gardeners prefer to stick to the regular tasks such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, leaving design and landscaping to others. Talk to your gardener about it to see what their feelings are about doing this. When push comes to shove you might just have to find an expert.
Some Shiplake gardeners will also help with irrigation, garden pest control, garden planters Shiplake, ponds Shiplake, plant sourcing, garden tidying, tree surgery, strimming, disease identification, winter maintenance in Shiplake, water features, hard landscaping, driveway cleaning, hedge planting Shiplake, jet washing, artificial grass, garden management, plant selection, shrub planting, soft landscaping and other garden related services in Shiplake, Oxfordshire.
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Shiplake Gardening Services
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- Shiplake Soft Landscaping
- Shiplake Pond Cleaning
- Shiplake Grass Cutting
- Shiplake Planting
- Shiplake Composting
- Shiplake Garden Weeding
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