What is included in garden maintenance
Write the list in the order that matters to you. For example, the lawn may be the priority while a planted border needs careful work around flowers you want to keep. We discuss whether the hedge belongs in the same visit and what could wait for another appointment. A recurring arrangement should describe the tasks, not simply repeat an unspecified tidy.
- Mow, strim and edge agreed grass areas and manage weeds in selected beds.
- Trim hedges and carry out suitable shrub pruning or deadheading within the agreed brief.
- Gather leaves and clippings and sweep garden paths after the work.
What is not included
- Plants, materials and changes to the layout are separately assessed.
- Lawn renovation, rubble or extensive overgrowth need their own scope.
- Collection of green waste is separate from routine care.
A useful priority list starts with the jobs that affect your use of the garden. For example, you may want the grass cut first and a small bed weeded if time allows. List delicate planting separately so it is easy to identify on arrival.
For a mixed maintenance visit, decide what matters if only part of the list can be completed in the agreed time. For example, a clear route past the border may take precedence over tidying the far end. Name the work you would like reviewed for a later visit. If you usually tend one bed yourself, show its edges and explain whether it should be left out. A useful enquiry says what a satisfactory visit would leave you able to do, such as reaching a gate easily or using the lawn. We can then discuss which jobs support that outcome.
