Have you been looking for a gardener, but don’t know exactly what to look for? It is important to find a reliable professional who can maintain your garden perfectly, so that you can enjoy your garden every season. Read all about the costs and activities of a gardener on Renoca and get useful tips that can help you in your search.
What does a gardener cost?
If you don’t maintain your garden, it often literally becomes an eyesore. For an average of £35 to £55 per hour, a gardener will get your garden looking perfect again in no time. Check out the average costs a gardener charges for garden maintenance below.
| Service | Gem. price per hour, incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Gardener | £ 35 – £ 55 |
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What is a gardener?
You can hire a gardener for your garden maintenance. Depending on the state of your garden, he will do a small or large maintenance job to make sure your garden looks tidy again. You can often take out a maintenance contract so that you can enjoy a well-kept garden all year round. Of course, you will discuss with him which maintenance projects you want done and the frequency of the garden maintenance. Perhaps you want to have your grass cut every other month, but also have your entire garden done once a year, just before summer arrives.
It is often thought that a gardener and gardener are the same thing, but they are not. Whereas a gardener is used only for maintenance, a landscaper can also be hired to design, lay out and renovate your garden. If you only want to have your garden maintained, it can be cheaper to have this done by a gardener and not a landscaper. The latter often charges a lower hourly rate of £35 to £55 per hour on average, while a gardener charges an average of £35 to £75 per hour.
What are the jobs of a gardener?
Don’t have a green thumb, but could your garden use a makeover? A gardener is very versatile and will transform your garden back into a livable one in no time. Have you searched for a gardener and found the right one? Then you will agree on what work he will do for you. Check out the various jobs:
- planting trees, hedges, plants, flowers and shrubs
- rolling, mowing and aerating lawns
- pruning and trimming trees hedges and shrubs
- Checking and caring for the health of trees and plants
- Cleaning up the garden by, for example, removing leaves and debris
- Cleaning your paving
- Placing plant supports and plant protection
- Identifying and treating weed infestations or diseases
How to find a suitable gardener?
If you have searched for a gardener before, you know that the range is vast. Finding a quality and professional professional gardener can therefore be quite a task. We would like to help you in your search through the tips below:
Compare quotations
By requesting several quotationsfree and without obligation, you will get a good idea of the prices gardeners charge and which one is the cheapest. Besides price, you can also compare them on, for example, quality marks, guarantees or time schedule. This way, you can easily find a reliable professional that fits your budget.
Choose a gardener from the region
There are many gardeners in the Netherlands. By looking for a professional from your own region, chances are they will not charge travel time and travel costs. That again saves money! You will also find a reliable specialist in your area quicker, because neighbours can recommend one.
Choose a quality mark
In the Netherlands, there are a few quality marks for gardeners and landscapers. If your gardener has one of these quality marks, you can be sure that you are dealing with a high-quality specialist:
- Groenkeur: gardeners who are affiliated with Groenkeur stand for durability, quality and craftsmanship. In addition, they are audited annually for achieving high customer satisfaction.
- Tuinkeur: with the quality mark TuinKeur, you can be sure that you are hiring a reliable gardener. In fact, reliability, quality, service, skill and professionalism are the main characteristics a gardener must meet before he can get the TuinKeur certificate.
Make a wish list and help yourself
As you have read, a gardener performs several jobs. Do you hire him for just the mowing and pruning work? Or do you want him to work on the plants as well? In addition, are there tasks in your garden that you don’t mind doing yourself? Make a wish list so he knows exactly what needs to be done in your garden. He will be happy to visit you, often free of charge, to create a maintenance plan together, tailored to your garden.
The advantages of a gardener
Out-sourcing your garden maintenance is going to save you a lot of precious time and energy, but that is not all. Check out the benefits of outsourcing garden maintenance below:
- Always have a tidy garden through regular maintenance
- Not having to think about when, for example, which trees need pruning
- Have time for fun things
- Have time for fun things
- Sure you get the right kind of maintenance for your garden tiles and plants
- benefit from valuable advice to optimise your garden
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Frequently asked questions
A gardener costs on average £35 to £55 per hour. A gardener’s hourly rate is often slightly lower than that of a landscaper, because his work is less broad.
By requesting several free and no-obligation quotes on Renoca, you can quickly and easily find out which gardener is the cheapest in your area. Compare the quotes and choose the gardener that fits your budget.
To make sure that you hire a reliable gardener, you can pay attention to the quality marks in the quote. If the gardener has one or more garden quality marks, such as TuinKeur or Groenkeur, you can be sure that you are dealing with a reliable professional.
