Most other gardeners don't want the jobs...either no comeback to a contact or a sky high quote.
I photograph before and after each time so they can see what we have done.
Yesterday I mowed the lawn and cleared a path and himself tackled a Leylandii hedge.
Our reward wasn't just financial..at 5pm we saw swans flying over in pairs and small groups..at least 24..
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A leylandii hedge -- that just sounds like a lot of work!
It was, Steve..it wasn't cut last year..and if you cut too deep the hedge will die. It's usually cut by a contractor on a tractor with a long arm cutter from the field side of the hedge
Gosh you have done well. I guess with the hedge you and plants you don't want to cut into the old wood.
Sounds as if it is good deed and community spirit as well as a job. Good work!
The best part of gardening is the end of the project, stand back and see the difference! It looks great! I miss some of my old clients and you’re right, sky high quotes and no shows. It’s a good paying honest job if you’re willing to put in the work. And nice pay off, swans over head ❣️
I found that, as a non-contract type gardener - it was very hard to find a replacement when I stopped doing it. Most of my customers were older single ladies and they were comfortable with a woman coming in and doing their garden. When it came to find a similar replacement - virtually impossible.
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