Gardener Okeford Fitzpaine

It is never a good idea to have somebody looking after your garden who doesn't know what they're doing. So make sure you find a gardener in Okeford Fitzpaine who you can trust to do a good job. It is important that your plants and trees are looked after correctly, even if they are mostly run of the mill. Hire a professional gardener and never settle for second best.

There are plenty of jobs that require regular attention even if you've only got a small garden. It goes without saying that regular garden maintenance is needed more frequently during the spring and summer months with a decline in the winter. Most people in Okeford Fitzpaine who have gardens will typically need tasks done like hedge pruning, grass cutting, general tidying and weeding. Bigger tasks such as waste clearance, decking installation, cleaning driveways and repairing fences can also be handled by the majority of gardeners.

Professional gardeners do not of course come cheap and while the "fellow 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. Certain Okeford Fitzpaine gardeners will want 2 or more hours work each time they visit your garden. If you think that this is just to stretch the job out, think again. They have to travel to and from your home, they have to unload mowers and garden tools, and they will probably have to load your waste onto their trailer and take it to a nearby rubbish tip.

Give short shrift to any Okeford Fitzpaine gardener who expects to be paid up front before doing any work. Big projects such as hard landscaping may be an exception, because materials have to be bought and a deposit may be required. It is not unusual for gardeners to ask for payment in cash, but only after the work is done. No matter if you pay your gardener with card, cheque or cash, ask for a receipt, you don't want any disputes or arguments about payments down the road.

Before any work commences make sure your gardener is clear about what needs to be done and has a plan of action to complete it. It isn't always easy for you to know which plants will grow best in your garden, the advice of your gardener will be invaluable. Gardening tends to generate a lot of waste, so verify that your gardener is going to dispose of this when they are finished.

It pays to be thoughtful and supplying your gardener with a drink or two will help his/her day along. Small things like this will help make the gardener happy in his/her work and a contented gardener may work harder on your behalf. In order to benefit from his/her knowledge and to keep a friendly rapport going, pop out for a chat now and again. Having said that, don't hold your gardener up by wittering on all day and preventing him/her from getting on with the job.

Okeford Fitzpaine Garden Design

If you are fed up with how your garden looks and would like it to be altogether re-designed, you should not automatically assume that your gardener will be able to manage this. While some gardeners in Okeford Fitzpaine will have a go at garden design they may not be the best people to help with this. Find out if your gardener has a history of garden design and can show you a portfolio. It might just be a case of searching for somebody else who specialises in this field.

Tree Surgery Okeford Fitzpaine

If necessary, some of the better gardeners in Okeford Fitzpaine will be prepared to do some basic tree surgery tasks, as most of them will have at least a rudimentary knowledge of shrubs and trees. Although for any important work it is best to use the specialist services of a trained tree surgeon, for minor pruning and clipping, your neighbourhood Okeford Fitzpaine gardener should have all of the necessary skills.

It's not at all unusual for larger trees to become overgrown, causing a danger to power cables or even your house. Tree roots could also damage patios, drives, sewer pipework and foundations, therefore you should always keep a keen eye on them. Talk to your gardener if you have suspicions that any of the trees on your property in Okeford Fitzpaine are causing issues, because they will probably be able to help to resolve the issue, or know someone else who can.

Garden Clearance Okeford Fitzpaine

If you let "green" waste and general junk to build up in your garden, a time will come when you'll need a garden clearance service. Some Okeford Fitzpaine gardeners will be willing to do this, but unless they hold a "Waste Carrier Licence", they'll be limited in the quantity of waste they can remove. If the levels of waste are modest they might be able to get rid of a lot of it by using your local council garden waste bin (if you've got access to one).

If your garden in Okeford Fitzpaine has become heaped up with all kinds of rubbish, and not just "green" waste, you'll possibly have to get in touch with an authorised Okeford Fitzpaine garden clearance expert, who'll be used to handling and recycling such waste. You could always look into renting a mini-skip if you have a significant amount of waste in your garden. Taking this course will enable you to maybe have a clear out in your garage, your shed and possibly even your loft, in addition to your garden waste.

Generally speaking "green" garden waste would be things like: dead flowers, logs, pruned branches, hedge clippings, twigs, topsoil, turf, roots, bushes and lawn trimmings.

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