Finding a Gardener in West Thurrock: 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. Now, some people in West Thurrock opt for the "fellow down the road" who can put his hand to anything, while others choose a professional gardener with an established reputation. It will depend on exactly what you need doing, if it is just mowing your lawn then that "bloke down the road" may be good enough, for more complex tasks, a professional will be more knowledgeable. You will have to decide what is best for your situation.
Having your garden treated with the respect it deserves is something your should be able to expect from any gardener. So, your aim should be to find a gardener in the West Thurrock area who can be trusted to do a good job on your garden. Some plants and trees need special care, in which case this is even more important. Find yourself a decent West Thurrock gardener, not just any guy who knocks on your door.
All gardens, whether large or small need regular upkeep and maintenance with lots of jobs to be done. With the arrival of spring the frequency with which such tasks need attending to increases. The list of the most common gardening jobs will come as no surprise and includes the likes of weeding, lawn mowing, general tidying and hedge cutting. Most West Thurrock gardeners will also take on jobs like patio installation, cleaning driveways, garden fencing and waste clearance.
Don't expect to get a decent gardener for peanuts, while that "guy down the road" might only ask for £10 to £12 per hour, you're unlikely to get a professional for much less than £20 an hour. Don't expect miracles, especially on the first session, and count on it taking more than a single hour for your gardener to make much difference to the look of your garden. Most will want to put in at least 2 to 3 hours at a time to make it worth their while. When you consider things like travel, tool unloading and re-loading, and taking your waste to the tip this is easy to understand.
Trustworthy West Thurrock gardeners will never ask for money in advance, so be distrustful of anybody who does. Payment of some money up front could be appropriate when bigger jobs are being done like landscaping. After the completion of your garden it would not be at all uncommon for your gardener to ask to be paid in cash. Always insist on a receipt whether you pay by cheque, cash or card, proof of payment is important in case of any future arguments.
Don't just leave them to get on with it, make sure your explain your exact requirements before they start. Planning out exactly what goes where in your garden is important, the help and guidance of your gardener will help you to get it right. Make sure that all twigs, weeds and lawn cuttings will be removed and disposed of afterwards, certain gardeners don't do this.
It doesn't hurt to offer your gardener a drink during their toils, after all gardening is thirsty work. Gardeners are appreciative of gestures like this and will no doubt reward you by doing the best possible job. By having a quick chat with your gardener every once in a while, you can pick up some tips while also building a friendly rapport. But you should not hinder their work with endless talking, they may rush to catch up and not do the job properly.
Garden Design West Thurrock
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. For many West Thurrock gardeners the routine tasks are their bread and butter and they prefer to stick to what they know best. Your gardener will soon let you know if he/she is confident about this branch of gardening. If not you'll have to look for a specialist.
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