Ok you have made the decision to employ the services of a Brighton Gardener. So what is it that you need to look for and consider? Question that you may have in your mind are:-
What experience level do they need to have ideally?
Do they have any recognised qualifications for the type of work I want them to do?
How much should I expect to have to pay them?
Do they have any references or samples of their past work?
How will I know if I will get on with them?
The obvious benefits of hiring a Brighton gardener are that they will be doing all the hard work, and much faster and better than you could. But the above points also need to be considered, as an incompetent or novice gardener could do more harm than good to your garden.
Where experience is concerned we are really talking about on the job experience. You may find someone who is fresh out of a horticultural college but has no actual gardening experience. Make sure that as well as relevant qualifications (see below) the Brighton Gardeners you contact have been in business for a minimum of five years and has built up the necessary practical skills.
A reputable and experienced Brighton gardener should hold some kind of recognised horticultural qualification from a professional body such as the Royal Horticultural Society or City and Guilds. If a landscaping company, then similar recognised qualifications such as ABC vocational awards and City and Guilds should be held. Other qualifications you may require are for tree felling and use of certain machinery eg. chainsaws.
Payment rates vary considerably depending on the job in hand and the level of service offered. A one man operation who carries out maintenance would probably charge less (say £10/hour) than a larger operation that does more. If you provide the tools and materials then obviously the price will come down. A good idea is to get a written estimate from the company up front for all materials and labour so as to avoid any surprises later. This avoids having to worry about time building up at an hourly rate, especially if it is a longer job as one gardener will take longer than another to do the same task.
Ask to see a portfolio of their past work to see the standard they acheive and that its fits well with the kind of work you want done. Some gardeners may not have the skills and experience needed to create or manage organic gardens, bamboo gardens or waterscapes. Communicate all of the details of any specialty gardens clearly when meeting with a prospective Brighton gardener so he or she is clear about expectations.
It is always a good sign if someone you know has already had a good experience with a Brighton gardener and has recommended their company to you personally. This usually means that not only are they a professional and reputable outfit, but also that whoever recommended them also had a good experience working with them on a personal level. A garden project can often involve a lot of liaising as plans and decisions can evolve and change on a day to day basis, so it is essential that you can communicate effectively and cordially with your gardener and see your project through to satisfactory conclusion.
So what doyou need toconsider when hiring Brighton gardeners? Here are the answers at http://gardenersbrighton.com
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