Finding a Gardener in Thorpe St Andrew: Nobody likes to see their garden looking a little the worse for wear, so fetching in some outside help is always a possibility if you can't find the time to spare. Think carefully before you hire someone because lots of people in Thorpe St Andrew do gardening, some are professional gardeners and some just dabble. The thing is that the "guy 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.
You certainly don't want your cherished garden to be in any way mistreated by an ignorant or uninformed "gardener" who is just in it for a buck. Thus, your primary goal ought to be to find a gardener in the Thorpe St Andrew district who is known for doing a good job and is regarded as being dependable. When your garden features certain shrubs, plants and trees needing particular care, this will be even more essential. Don't make do with any old rubbish, track down a proper gardener.
Gardens are all about routine maintenance, with jobs to be done fortnightly or monthly, even with smaller gardens. These jobs will need doing more regularly in the spring and summer and perhaps not at all in the winter. Typically general tidying, weeding, hedge pruning and grass cutting are the more common jobs that folk with gardens in Thorpe St Andrew need done. Jobs like waste clearance, fence repairs, patio installation and cleaning driveways are also something most Thorpe St Andrew gardeners will tackle.
The rates charged by professional gardeners varies widely but if you are paying an hourly rate of about £20, that is reasonable. One hours work is not enough to make much impression on your garden, so you should reckon on them needing to spend more time than this. Most will want to put in at least 2 to 3 hours at a time to make it worth their while. This is understandable when you factor in travelling time, loading/unloading, and waste disposal.
Don't pay any Thorpe St Andrew gardener in advance of the job being done, this is not the norm and they may disappear with your money. Don't be surprised if your gardener asks for cash payment, this isn't unusual, but of course only when the work is finished. Insist on getting a receipt especially where cash is involved, this will avoid any disputes about unpaid work later on.
At the outset explain to your gardener what your exact requirements are, a job list is also helpful in setting out your priorities. Always ask your gardener for advice, he or she will know exactly what plants are best suited to your garden conditions. Grass cuttings and hedge clippings can be a pain to get rid of, so make certain that your gardener includes the disposal of these as part of the service.
Gardeners are used to providing their own refreshments, but this shouldn't stop you from offering them a cup of tea or even a cold drink on a hot summer's day. You may be repaid for thoughtfulness like this by a better service and a happier gardener. Try to have a regular dialogue with your gardener, during which you can swap ideas, gain some knowledge and forge a friendly rapport at the same time. You should not however take this to the extreme, and stand there chattering all day long, which will only hold up your gardener and make the job take longer.
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