Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Lawn mowing and edging to agreed height

• Hedge trimming and shaping, including light reductions

• Weeding, bed tidy and mulching or top‑up soil where needed

• Pruning small trees and shrubs and removing arisings

• Planting seasonal bedding or perennials and supplying compost where agreed

• Green waste collection and removal or bagged disposal to local recycling rules

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Routine garden maintenance (mowing, weeding, light pruning) typically takes 1–3 hours for an average rear garden; a full clearance or landscaping can take half a day up to 2 days depending on waste volume and crew size. Factors that extend time include heavy overgrowth, limited access, wet weather and additional gardeners required

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and for working on my property?

• Can you provide photos or references from similar jobs and a written quote

• What is included in the price (materials, disposal, number of visits)

• How do you handle green waste disposal and are skip or tipping fees extra?

• Do you need access to mains water or an electricity supply on site?

• Are there any additional charges for steep slopes, fences or restricted access?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear a route to the garden and note narrow gates or steps

• Confirm parking or provide permits for driveway access

• Mark underground services, irrigation and buried lights before work starts

• Leave or confirm access to a water supply and a tap for cleaning equipment

• Secure pets and move fragile garden items out of the work area

• Agree disposal location for arisings and check building or estate rules on waste