Getting started
How to Hire a Gardener in London
Choosing help starts with a clear brief. Use these questions to compare written quotations, agree priorities and understand what a first visit will achieve.
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A little advice.
A better garden.
Fourteen practical guides to help you understand your space,
make decisions and prepare for the work.
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Getting started
Make the first decision clearer.
Getting started
How Much Does a Gardener Cost in London?
Understand the parts of an hourly quotation, the details that change a time estimate and the difference between a first visit and ongoing care.
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Overgrown Garden: Where to Start
Treat an overgrown garden as a sequence of decisions. Map what is hidden, preserve what matters and divide the work into manageable areas before cutting begins.
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What We Bring and What You Provide
Prepare the practical details of a visit: equipment access, clear priorities, water and power where relevant, and an agreed place for gathered material.
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Everyday garden care
Understand the tasks that return.
Everyday garden care
Lawn Care Calendar for London Gardens
Plan lawn care around growth, moisture and use. Learn when a cut, a simple repair or a change of routine makes more sense than doing everything at once.
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Everyday garden care
Weeding Borders and Paths
Learn to recognise different weed habits, choose a practical approach for beds and paving, and plan repeat visits without disturbing plants you want to keep.
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Everyday garden care
Leaf Clearing: Lawns, Beds and Paths
Decide which leaves need lifting, where a lighter touch suits planted beds and how to organise collection or leafmould without moving the same pile twice.
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Everyday garden care
Artificial Grass Care Guide
Artificial grass still needs attention. Build a simple routine for loose debris, edges and everyday spills, guided by the instructions for your own lawn.
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Everyday garden care
Garden Waste: Where It Goes
Choose a route for cuttings before work begins. Understand the difference between keeping material, council collection and a registered private collection.
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Planning & the seasons
Think about the garden beyond today.
Planning & the seasons
Garden Maintenance Checklist by Month
A year-round planning notebook for London gardens: what to observe, which jobs to consider and how to adapt the calendar to your own space.
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Small Garden Ideas for London Homes
Make a compact garden work harder through a clearer layout, practical planting and fewer awkward corners. Start with how you live before choosing finishes.
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Winter Garden Jobs in London
Use December, January and February to observe your garden, keep everyday routes usable and prepare a realistic spring plan without forcing unsuitable work.
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Planning & the seasons
Tenant and Landlord Garden Responsibilities
Use your tenancy documents to establish the garden arrangement, record its condition and agree any proposed work before booking. This guide concerns England.
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Planning & the seasons
Moss and Algae on Paths and Patios
Look beyond a green surface: understand where moisture collects, separate cleaning from repair and decide what a useful assessment should include.
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Try a garden tool.
01
Find your starting point
Maintenance or clearance?
Six questions to help describe the work you have in mind.
Open the tool 02Prepare a collection enquiry
What cuttings do you have?
Organise the material and access details. Photos are needed to confirm the load.
Open the tool 03Read the official cautions
Before you cut a hedge
Consider the month, bird activity and setting. This checker gives no cutting permission.
Open the toolA clear next step
Let’s talk about
your garden.
Put your priorities into Garden check, or continue to LookDeVis Services for a written quotation.