Garden Maintenance in Leicester

Gardener rates vary depending on location, experience, equipment, insurance and the type of work involved. General garden maintenance is usually charged differently from landscaping, which may involve heavier labour, materials, preparation and waste removal. For regular upkeep, an hourly rate may make sense. For larger improvements, a written project quote is usually better.

£25 per hour can be a reasonable rate for general gardening, depending on the area and the work required. The cheapest hourly rate is not always the best value, though. It is worth checking what is included, whether tools and waste removal are covered, and whether the person has the right experience for the job.

Spring is a popular time to hire a gardener because gardens start growing quickly, but it is often worth planning earlier. Autumn and winter can also be good times for tidy-ups, pruning, preparation and planning larger garden improvements before the busy season begins.

If you need mowing, pruning, weeding, trimming or general upkeep, a gardener is usually the right choice. If you want to change the structure, layout or appearance of the garden with patios, fencing, turfing, artificial grass, planting schemes or a full redesign, you are more likely to need a landscaper.