Finding a Gardener in Thundridge: 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. Should you hire a professional Thundridge gardener or the "fella down the street" who does gardens cheap? The thing is that the "geezer 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. Ultimately, you will have to choose what is best for your garden.
It should certainly go without saying that any gardener you hire should be informed enough to care for your garden and the contents within it. Thus, your primary goal ought to be to find a gardener in the Thundridge district who is known for doing a good job and is regarded as being dependable. When you have a garden containing trees and shrubs needing expert care, this is even more important. Hire a professional gardener and never settle for second best.
Even if you only have a small garden, there are lots of jobs that need doing on a regular basis. Such routine jobs will need attention more frequently at certain times of the year, in particular spring and summer. The list of the most common gardening jobs will come as no surprise and includes the likes of hedge cutting, general tidying, mowing lawns and weeding. It is unlikely that your gardener will refuse tasks such as laying patios, waste clearance, fence repairs and driveway cleaning.
Professional gardeners do not of course come cheap and while the "guy down the road" may be happy to charge £10 to £15 an hour, a figure of £20 per hour is more usual for professionals. It is unlikely that any gardener will be able to achieve very much in just one hour. Sessions of 2 or 3 hours are standard for many gardeners in Thundridge. This is to allow for travel, unloading tools and waste disposal.
Don't pay any Thundridge gardener in advance of the job being done, this is not the norm and they may disappear with your money. Payment in cash is not unusual for gardeners, though this will be requested after all work is completed and approved. Always insist on a receipt whether you pay by card, cash or cheque, proof of payment is important in case of any future arguments.
Right from the start and before any work commences, ensure your gardener has a clear understanding of exactly what needs doing. Your gardener is there to help you, so if you have any doubts about plants or their positioning, ask for advice. If there is going to be a lot of waste produced by your gardener, double check they he/she will take it away afterwards. Except when you have a use for it, such as building a compost heap with your lawn trimmings.
Though usually a gardener will bring along a flask or bottle of water, it is nice to offer him/her a cup of tea while working hard on your garden. Such kindnesses are much appreciated and will likely be repaid by extra efforts on your behalf. It is useful to always have a friendly relationship with your gardener, so try to have regular chats with him/her, sharing ideas and opinions. Most gardeners will not however want you standing over them all day nattering.
Thundridge 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. Some gardeners have skills in this field while others prefer to get on with the routine gardening chores. The best way to find out if your gardener does garden design is to have a chat with them. Otherwise you'll have to search for an expert in the field of garden design.
Garden Clearance Thundridge
If you let "green" waste and general junk to accumulate in your garden, a time will come when you will need to bring in a garden clearance specialist. Several Thundridge gardeners will be prepared to do this, but unless they have a "Waste Carrier Licence", they'll be limited in the type and quantity of waste they can take. If the amount of waste are minimal they may be able to get rid of a lot of it using your local council green waste bin (if you've got one).
Of course, a lot of gardens in Thundridge are stacked up with all sorts of junk, and not merely "green" waste, so for this type of task you will possibly have to call a licenced Thundridge garden clearance expert. If you have a significant amount of rubbish in your garden you could also look into hiring a mini-skip. In conjunction with your garden waste, this will maybe also allow you to have a proper clear out in your shed, your garage and even your loft, if they are junked-up as well.
Essentially shrubs, twigs, tree branches, turf, logs, hedge clippings, lawn trimmings, topsoil, plants and wood shavings, would be thought of as "green" waste. (Tags: Garden Clearances Thundridge, "Green" Waste Removal Thundridge, Garden Clearance Thundridge).
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