Locating A Gardening Service You Can Trust

There are a number of considerations to be taken into account when hiring a gardening service company. It may seem like a simple procedure, but, garden maintenance goes beyond the simple lawn mowing offered by the teenager next door. Landscape maintenance is more than a snip and cut to care for your exotic plants. Every plant in your garden needs professional care for optimum growth.

The gardening service company should be able to provide references and it is a good idea to call to schedule an appointment to view their work firsthand. You need to know that they are reliable, knowledgeable and understand your expectations. Listen to their professional advice regarding what can and should be done with your garden to see if it fits with your vision or general ideas.

If you are not sure about the plants in your garden, it would be a good idea to learn a little bit about them before talking to the potential landscape maintenance companies. You want to give the impression that you are somewhat knowledgeable. There are some companies that will take advantage of your supposed ignorance to overcharge for certain services.

It is best to find a garden maintenance company that will offer total lawn care from mowing, caring for the landscaping, and sprinkler service as well as any other needs your lawn and garden may require. Some people hire a mowing service and a garden landscaping service. The major drawback is dealing with so many different companies who offer similar services. Why not hire one company for overall total care and write one check per month. The lawn and garden care will be handled by one professional service that will become very knowledgeable about your wants and the needs of the plants in their care.

Take the time to find a gardening service that you are comfortable with and can afford on a monthly basis. Before signing a contract, be sure you understand all details of the services that will be performed and payment plans available. Some landscaping services offer a month to month and/or three month trial period to see if their services fit into your lifestyle and budget. If the initial estimate is above what you have budgeted for lawn maintenance, then it is best to say so upfront. While having a beautiful yard is the ultimate goal, don't order more services than you can afford.

Lawn mowing and hedge trimming should be done on a weekly basis. However, tree trimming may only need to be done every two or three years. Clearing underbrush and overgrowth, can probably be done twice per year in the spring and late fall. Installation of a permanent sprinkler system is something that can be put off indefinitely.