Gardener in Birmingham, West Midlands (25)

It depends on how much you want your garden to shine:

• Monthly visits are perfect for basic lawn care and tidy-ups
• Every two weeks if you like your garden looking immaculate
• Every 3–6 months for low-maintenance gardens

Got a bigger garden? You’ll probably need more regular maintenance to keep things under control.

Some will. Some won’t. It's always helpful to ask upfront.

If they don't, you might need a separate garden clearance service to get rid of:

• Cuttings, branches, leaves, soil
• Old garden furniture and structures
• Wood, general rubbish, even old appliances

Garden clearance costs around ¢52.50 per hour, or £210 per load. Want to find out more about garden clearance cost?

A gardener can often carry out a lot of tasks, including:

• Lawn mowing and grass cutting Birmingham
• Weeding and general garden maintenance
• Hedge trimming and pruning
• Landscaping and garden design
• Pressure washing patios and paths

Remember to chat through your project first to make sure the gardener’s the right fit for your needs.

They'll want a good idea of the scope of the job just as much as you do. It's helpful all round to get all the details for the most accurate quote and idea of timescale.

Most do. But it’s worth checking before they turn up empty-handed.

You may want to ask any potential gardener if they'll have everything they need to get the job done properly.

If you've ever looked after a garden, you'll know that costs can quickly stack up.

When you want plants, flowers and trees to grow well, it takes the right equipment, pesticides, water sprinklers, fertilizer.

To get your garden looking its best, it also takes a degree of technical know-how. Which is where hiring the services of a gardener come in.

There are a number of different ways to find the tradesperson for the gardening job you want doing.

Follow these quick steps to help you find a gardener:

• Ask friends, family, and neighbours for recommendations
• Check online reviews
• Speak to a few gardeners before picking one
• Ask questions about experience, qualifications, and what's included in their price

Good questions to ask:

• What gardening services do you offer?
• Do you have experience with sustainable gardening?
• How do you handle waste disposal?
• Can I see examples of your previous work?

Hiring a gardener through Checkatrade means a number of things.

For example, every member passes a range of checks before they join. Not everyone who applies makes the cut.

And beyond that, every review that gets listed on Checkatrade is from a real person, so you can make informed decisions when it comes to choosing a regular or one-off gardener.