How much should you be paying for your gardener?

With the weather getting warmer by the day, more of us are revisiting the green spaces that desperately need our attention after winter. Whether you’re looking to hit the refresh button on your garden or have a bigger project in mind, getting support from a skilled, local gardener is a sure-fire way to ensure the very best results.

Here at Look4Gardeners, we specialise in connecting customers like you with the gardening help you need to nurture an outdoor space you can be proud of. We understand just how important getting your selection right and on budget is. So, how much can you expect to pay for a UK gardener? As you’ll discover in the following blog post, there are many factors that will influence that all-important final quote.

Project

As with any home improvement task, the scale and specification of your gardening project is a key factor.

Each gardening job will be priced differently and in accordance with the finer details of the project. The price range of gardening work varies dramatically as a result, with small to medium landscaping projects priced from £250 to £2,500 and beyond.

Skill

The skillset and experience of your chosen gardener will also influence the price point. A gardener that’s new to the sector will charge much less than a time-served professional for instance as they build their portfolio and gain the necessary on-the-job experience.

Many customers choose to hire a more experienced gardener to ensure a higher quality end result, yet those new to the industry shouldn’t be overlooked.

Location

The location of your property is a key consideration. Gardeners operating and serving properties in London will charge higher day and hourly rates in comparison to those located in other parts of the UK. Whether your property is residential or commercial is another factor that’ll dictate how your garden job is priced.

Size

For certain gardening tasks – particularly lawncare, hedge cutting and plant maintenance – size matters! The scale of your garden will after all determine the amount of time a certain project could take.

Time

The number of hours or days that a project will take will be established early by your chosen gardener, who will use their standard hourly or day rate to stipulate the final quote. Factors, including ease of access, may make the gardening job more or less time consuming, which will also have a bearing on the price.