hiring a gardener, or landscape proffesional

Hiring a gardener in Victoria can be a daunting task.

The local papers have a number of adds in the service sections, Garden centre's and clubs may be reluctant to make referal's, and many gardener's are fully booked. A great gardener is a fabulous thing. Word of mouth is often a good method, so that is the intention of this site.

There are a number of questions to consider when hiring a gardener. The first should be a clear understanding of the services you require. The kid down the block could do, or an expert may fit better. The lowest, or highest prices may be poor indicators of value or experience so it is good to clarify the background of your gardener.

Ask for some referals, a happy customer usually wants to promote a job well done.

The University student with a truck and a strong back is great for basics, but an expert will do a better job pruning your prize plantings, and fine tuning your beds. Sometimes a great value is hire the neighbour kid, or grandchild, but work with a garden coach, you get the expertise, and piece of mind, save a little, while giving a kid his first job.

I hope if you know a great gardener you will reccomend him on this site. Send me your comments, and I will publish them.I only refer gardeners that I have first hand knowledge of. If your a gardener you may still post on this site, but... so everyone knows these are not referals. Your clients are welcome to post referals here.
good luck and happy gardens

Sandra