How Should I Prepare Before My Gardener Arrives?
- Marcus Bergin
- 3 hours ago
- 3 min read
One of the questions I'm occasionally asked by new customers is whether there's anything they need to do before I arrive. The simple answer is not very much. My aim is to make garden maintenance as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you shouldn't feel you have to spend time preparing the garden before your gardener visits.
That said, there are a few simple things that can help the visit run smoothly and allow more time to be spent caring for your garden.
Let Me Know Your Priorities
Every visit begins with your garden, but your priorities may change throughout the year.
Perhaps you'd like extra attention given to a particular border, you've noticed a plant that doesn't seem healthy or you're preparing for family or friends to visit. Letting me know what's most important to you helps ensure I focus on the areas that matter most.
Good communication is one of the best ways to get the most from regular garden maintenance.
Make Sure Access Is Available
If you won't be at home, it's helpful to ensure any side gates are unlocked or that arrangements have been made for access to the garden.
This allows work to begin promptly and avoids unnecessary delays.
Move Valuable or Fragile Items
Most gardens contain ornaments, furniture, children's toys or potted plants.
While I'm always careful when working, moving particularly valuable or delicate items to a safe place before the visit provides additional peace of mind, especially when hedge trimming or more intensive maintenance is planned.
There's No Need to Tidy Up First
Many people apologise because they feel the garden has become untidy.
Please don't.
My role is to help with exactly those situations. Whether the lawn has grown longer than expected, weeds have appeared after a holiday or the borders simply need some attention, that's all part of the service.
You don't need to spend your weekend tidying before I arrive.
Pets and Wildlife
If you have dogs or other pets that regularly use the garden, it's useful to let me know in advance so we can work safely around them.
Likewise, if you're aware of nesting birds, hedgehogs or other wildlife using a particular area of the garden, I can take that into account when planning the work.
Protecting wildlife is an important part of responsible garden maintenance.
Ask Questions
A maintenance visit isn't simply about carrying out jobs.
It's also an opportunity to ask questions about your garden.
Whether you'd like advice on a struggling shrub, recommendations for new planting or guidance on improving your lawn, I'm always happy to explain what I'm doing and why.
Over time, many customers find they become more confident in caring for their own gardens between visits.
From Marcus
The best maintenance visits are relaxed and straightforward. I never expect customers to prepare the garden before I arrive, and I certainly don't expect perfection. Gardens are meant to be lived in, and they naturally become untidy from time to time. My role is simply to help keep everything healthy, tidy and enjoyable, allowing you to spend more time appreciating your garden rather than worrying about it.
Thinking About Booking Your First Visit?
If you've been considering professional garden maintenance but weren't sure what to expect, I'd be delighted to help. I provide reliable garden maintenance throughout Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve and the surrounding Gloucestershire villages, making every visit as simple, flexible and stress-free as possible.
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