Finding a Gardener in Walton-on-Trent: You shouldn't be afraid to ask for some assistance if your garden in Walton-on-Trent is in a bit of a mess and you don't really have the time to do it yourself. It is generally advisable to opt for a professional Walton-on-Trent gardener, as opposed to the "geezer down the street" who does a bit of gardening. Although many professional gardeners don't have any formal qualifications, they generally have more relevant knowledge than that "bloke down the road" does.
Everyone likes their garden to be looked after properly and by a gardener who knows his/her stuff. Make sure you locate a dependable Walton-on-Trent gardener who'll do a real good job. This is even more important if you have plants or trees in your garden which need specialist care. Don't put up with "rogue trader" gardeners, choose a dependable one.
Even if your garden is relatively small, there are a handful of jobs which need attending to on a routine basis. Such jobs require even more attention during spring and summer when rain and heat generates increased growth. While the jobs that people in Walton-on-Trent need doing in their gardens are many and varied the most common are general tidying, weeding, mowing lawns and hedge pruning. Bigger tasks such as driveway cleaning, decking installation, waste clearance and repairing fences can also be handled by the majority of gardeners.
Gardeners rates vary, but professionals will probably set you back around £20 per hour, with that "guy down the road" accepting perhaps £10 or £12 for the same time period. Usually gardeners will not be happy doing just one hours work. Certain Walton-on-Trent gardeners will want 2 or more hours work each time they visit your garden. Don't forget, they have to get to and from your location, they have to unload and load their van and they may have to dispose of your waste which could mean a trip to the local tip.
It should never be necessary to pay your gardener in advance of doing the work, give short shrift to anybody who asks for this. Large projects like garden fencing would be an exception to this rule, when a deposit for materials will be requested. It is quite normal for a gardener to request cash payment, rather than card or cheque, so make sure you have some to hand. Don't forget to ask for a receipt irrespective of if you pay by cheque, card or cash, having proof of payment prevents later quarrels.
Don't just leave them to get on with it, make sure your explain your exact requirements before they start. It is nice to have an expert on hand to help whip your garden into shape, make sure you exploit their knowledge to the full. Establish that all of the weeds, lawn trimmings and resulting waste will be removed, they don't all offer this service.
Gardening is hard work, so remember to ask if your gardener wants a drink at some point during the day. A gardener will always be appreciative of such kindness and will work even harder to show this gratitude. It helps to keep things friendly, so popping out for a chat every now and again will help to do this and also give you the chance to get some tips from your gardener. But don't hold them up with incessant chatter, this will only hinder them and may result in inferior or incomplete work.
Tree Surgery Walton-on-Trent
If needed, some gardeners in Walton-on-Trent will be prepared to do some basic tree surgery, as the majority of them will have at least a fundamental knowledge of trees and shrubs. For incidental pruning and trimming, your local Walton-on-Trent gardener ought to have all the required skills, but it is preferable to use the professional services of a qualified tree surgeon for any important work.
Tree damages to outbuildings and property isn't at all uncommon, and this can very easily happen if trees are allowed to become overgrown. You should keep a keen eye on any trees on your land, seeing as their roots can also damage building foundations, patio areas, sewer pipework and drives. If you suspect that these or other problems are being caused by any of the trees on your property in Walton-on-Trent, speak to your gardener first.
Some Walton-on-Trent gardeners will also help with strimming, artificial grass Walton-on-Trent, power washing in Walton-on-Trent, digging, garden electrics, composting, disease identification Walton-on-Trent, nature gardens, bedding plants, plant selection, soil health checks Walton-on-Trent, garden planters, garden tidying, irrigation in Walton-on-Trent, soft landscaping in Walton-on-Trent, driveway cleaning in Walton-on-Trent, tree surgery in Walton-on-Trent, garden trellis, hard landscaping, garden pest control and other professional gardening services in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
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Walton-on-Trent Gardening Services
- Walton-on-Trent Garden Weeding
- Walton-on-Trent Pond Maintenance
- Walton-on-Trent Water Features
- Walton-on-Trent Garden Tidying
- Walton-on-Trent Tree Pruning
- Walton-on-Trent Garden Watering
- Walton-on-Trent Pest Control
- Walton-on-Trent Leaf Clearance
- Walton-on-Trent Driveway Cleaning
- Walton-on-Trent Planting Advice
- Walton-on-Trent Garden Design
- Walton-on-Trent Artificial Grass
- Walton-on-Trent Hedge Pruning
- Walton-on-Trent Lawn Care
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