Finding a Gardener in Dundonald: 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. When you take the plunge and do this, be careful who you choose. Do you call the "guy down the road" or an established local Dundonald gardener? It is the job of any self-respecting gardener in Dundonald to have the necessary knowledge to look after your garden, while that "bloke down the street" is just in it for a few bob on the side.
It is never a good idea to have somebody looking after your garden who doesn't know what they're doing. Always be certain to get hold of a local Dundonald gardener who can be counted on. If you have a garden containing certain trees and shrubs, the importance of this is even more apparent. Get a dependable Dundonald gardener, not a "rogue trader".
Even if you only have a small garden, there are lots of jobs that need doing on a regular basis. The warmth of spring and summer increases the frequency with which these jobs need to be done. While the jobs that people in Dundonald need doing in their gardens are many and varied the most common are hedge pruning, lawn mowing, general tidying and weeding. Other jobs like waste clearance, cleaning driveways, laying patios and garden fencing are also within most gardeners remit.
An hourly rate of around £20 is what you should expect to pay for a decent gardener. It might be the case that your chosen gardener will need more than an hour to whip your garden into shape. Sessions of 2 or 3 hours are standard for many gardeners in Dundonald. This is to allow for travel, unloading tools and waste disposal.
Be wary of "gardeners" who ask for payment in advance, no genuine Dundonald gardener would do this. Exceptions can be made when large jobs like patio laying are involved, some money up front might then be appropriate. After the completion of your garden it would not be at all uncommon for your gardener to ask to be paid in cash. No matter if you pay your gardener with cash, card or cheque, ask for a receipt, you don't want any disputes or arguments about payments down the road.
Before work starts prepare a plan of expected tasks with the gardener, this will help them to live up to your expectations. 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.
While most gardeners bring their own food and refreshments it doesn't hurt to ask if they would like a cup of tea or coffee while they are working. You can expect your gardener to very much appreciate gestures like this and to repay you with increased output. So that you can forge a friendly relationship with your gardener it is often a nice idea to pop out for a chat now and again. This also helps you to gain some additional gardening knowhow and useful tips. This does not mean you should pester them with constant wittering which will simply hinter them and slow down the work rate.
Some Dundonald gardeners will also help with bedding plants, soft landscaping, shrub planting Dundonald, irrigation Dundonald, water features, leaf collection, nature gardens, plant sourcing Dundonald, tree planting in Dundonald, hedge planting, path cleaning, garden management, garden electrics, composting Dundonald, power washing, garden tidying, greenhouse assembly in Dundonald, disease identification in Dundonald, potting out, garden design Dundonald and other forms of gardening in Dundonald, Northern Ireland.
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Dundonald Gardening Services
- Dundonald Fencing Repairs
- Dundonald Garden Irrigation
- Dundonald Garden Clearance
- Dundonald Garden Weeding
- Dundonald Driveway Cleaning
- Dundonald Composting
- Dundonald Water Features
- Dundonald Tree Pruning
- Dundonald Lawn Care
- Dundonald Lawn Mowing
- Dundonald Garden Decking
- Dundonald Pest Control
- Dundonald Leaf Clearance
- Dundonald Artificial Turf
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