Your garden is one of the most important spaces in your home. A well-maintained garden can improve your quality of life, boost your mental wellbeing, enhance your home’s curb appeal and even add value to your property! With that in mind, here’s all you need to know about finding a gardener near you.
Get started on finding a reliable gardener near you
At Checkatrade, we have two quick and easy ways to find the best approved and experienced gardeners near you.
Option 1: Use our ‘request a quote’ feature
If you’re short on time, this is the option for you. Simply add your details to our ‘request a quote’ form and approved local gardeners will be in touch with you.
- Add your details to the form
- Let us know what work you need doing
- We’ll search our leading directory for you
- Our local gardeners will contact you to discuss your requirements
Option 2: Browse our online trade directory
If you have a little more time and want to browse the approved gardeners in your area, type your postcode in the box below. Then, hit search and see who comes highly rated.
The best part about searching for your local gardeners on Checkatrade is that only experts who meet our high standards and pass our quality checks will appear for you.
And to top it off, we’re so confident in the quality of our trades on Checkatrade that if you book through us, we guarantee* their work up to £1,000.
*Guaranteed for 12 months – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.
Your questions answered about local gardeners
What jobs can a gardener do?
Gardeners are skilled professionals who can carry out various tasks to keep your outside space healthy and visually appealing. These include:
- Weeding
- Grass cutting
- Planting trees, shrubs and flowers
- Hedge trimming
- Pruning plants
- Mulching
- Deadheading
- Irrigation
- Fertilising
- Lawn treatments (eg. applying fertiliser, aeration and scarification)
- Raking up leaves
- Controlling pests
- Painting fences
- Garden clearance
- Garden waste removal
Some gardeners will specialise in particular areas. So, always check which gardeners near you offer the services you’re after.
How often should a gardener visit?
How often a gardener should visit your property will depend on lots of different factors. These include:
- The size of your garden
- What tasks you’d like their help with
- Your budget
For instance, if you’re looking for someone to clear and tidy up an unruly garden but you’re happy to maintain it yourself, you may only need a gardener for a one-off visit.
On the other hand, if you’d like regular help with garden maintenance, most homeowners will ask their gardener to come once a week, fortnightly or once a month during the growing season.
Have a chat with your gardener about what tasks need to be completed in your garden. They’ll usually be able to work with you to decide how often they should visit.
Is it worth getting a gardener?
Yes! A good gardener can be worth their weight in gold. Especially if you like spending time in your garden relaxing but you’re not the most avid gardener yourself.
A gardener will save you time and energy by doing garden maintenance tasks so you don’t have to.
An experienced gardener will also have a fantastic knowledge of plants and gardens. In this way, they’ll be able to help you pick out plants that will thrive in your garden and keep your outside area looking its best in all seasons.
How is a gardener different to a landscaper?
Gardeners are often confused with landscapers. But there’s a significant difference between the two.
A gardener specialises in plant health and wellbeing and can carry out regular maintenance to keep your garden in great condition all year round.
On the other hand, a landscaper will be skilled in outdoor building work, known as hard landscaping. This could include building driveways and patios, adding paths and constructing water features.
Of course, there is some crossover between the two. For instance, some landscapers will offer one-off bits of garden maintenance as part of a larger garden renovation project. And some gardeners will offer ‘soft’ landscaping services like creating flower borders or applying decorative gravel.
You might also find that some larger companies have the skills and equipment to be able to offer both gardening and landscaping services.
Do I need a gardener or a landscaper?
As a rough guide, you should look to hire a landscaper near you if you’re looking to completely redesign your garden.
Landscapers are great at garden makeovers because they can offer hard landscaping such as walls, patios and paths to help you completely rethink your outdoor space.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for someone to focus just on the plants in your garden, a gardener will be your best bet. They’ll be able to plant flowers, prune trees, cut grass and look after the health of your garden to keep it thriving and looking beautiful.
Why hire a gardener near me?
There are lots of good reasons to hire a gardener near you. Here are some of the main ones.
Save time and energy
Love spending time in your garden but not a fan of gardening?
A gardener near you will be able to take on all your garden maintenance so that you can enjoy a beautiful, well-kept garden without all the time and effort.
Expertise
A good, experienced gardener in your area will have an in-depth knowledge of plants and gardens. It could take years to build up this knowledge yourself.
Your gardener will be able to advise which plants will work best in your garden. Plus, they’ll know exactly what care each plant needs, and when. In this way, they’ll be able to keep your plants healthy and thriving all year round.
Dedicated care
When you hire a gardener for regular garden maintenance, you can be confident that your garden will get the time and care needed to thrive.
Instead of just fitting maintenance in when you have the time, a gardener will be able to prioritise your plants’ health and give your garden the attention it deserves.
Safe hands
If you’re not particularly green-fingered, knowing how to best care for your garden can be difficult. How do you know which plants are weeds? What if you prune your plants at the wrong time of the year?
Making mistakes can be costly and frustrating. On the other hand, a gardener will have the tools, knowledge and skills needed to care for your garden properly. So, your outside space will be in good hands.
How much does a gardener near me cost?
Gardener prices can vary a lot depending on what kind of work you want your gardener to do.
That said, as a rough guide, most gardeners tend to charge somewhere in the range of £15 - £45 per hour.
Head over to our guide on gardener prices for more in-depth costs.
How do I find a trustworthy and good gardener in my area?
Convinced that hiring a gardener is the right call for your outside space? Then you’re probably wondering how to make sure you hire a gardener who’s trustworthy and knowledgeable.
Here are some of our top tips, but be sure to check out our guide on hiring a local gardener for the full lowdown.
1. Read reviews
Always read what other homeowners have said online about gardeners near you. That way, you can be sure to pick a gardener that others rate.
We check and verify all homeowner reviews on Checkatrade, so you can be confident they’re real.
2. Check their insurance
The chances are your gardener will do a stellar job in your garden. But insurance protects them and you in case things don’t quite go to plan.
You’ll be pleased to know that all gardeners on Checkatrade have to have public liability insurance to be listed.
3. Ask about their experience
You want to hire a local gardener with experience maintaining gardens like yours.
Always ask what experience they have and whether they have any specialisms. See if you can view pictures of their previous work, too (when you hire a Checkatrade gardener, you can see photos of their work on their profile).
4. Ask for recommendations
Why not ask friends or family members whether they would recommend their gardener? This is a great way to get an honest recommendation.
Be sure to cross-reference any recommendations on Checkatrade so you can get a full picture of their work.
5. Use Checkatrade!
At Checkatrade, all our gardeners have to pass up to 12 checks and regularly receive reviews from homeowners on everything from punctuality to professionalism.
Plus, when you book a trade through Checkatrade, their work is covered for up to 12 months (exclusions and T&Cs apply).
Ready to start your search for a talented gardener near you? Just enter your postcode into the box below.