Gardener: lawn mowing, tree pruning and grounds maintenance
What grounds maintenance includes
A gardener does several different kinds of work: mows the lawn, prunes fruit trees and shrubs, trims hedges, looks after the lawn, weeds and plants. The price depends on what exactly you need and on the state of the plot. Waist-high weeds are harder to cut than a well-kept lawn.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe your plot once, and gardeners reply with offers in the chat. They see where their offer stands among the others, so they compete on price and terms. It is free for buyers, and your number is protected.
Season and timing
In gardening timing matters. A lawn needs regular mowing through the growing season, not once every six months, and in the monsoon grass and weeds grow very fast. Fruit trees are usually pruned at a particular time of year, but the timing depends on the species, so confirm it with the professional. Hedges are usually shaped in the growing season, and sanitary pruning is done when needed.
Letting a plot go is expensive: a neglected plot costs more than regular upkeep. For large plots it makes sense to agree a weekly or monthly schedule for the season.
What to include in your request
- The work — mowing, tree pruning, hedge trimming, lawn care, weeding, planting.
- Plot size — in square feet or square yards.
- Number of plants — trees, shrubs, length of hedge.
- Condition of the plot — height of the grass, whether it has been neglected.
- Removal of waste — whether the cut grass and branches must be taken away.
- Frequency — one-off or through the season.
- Address — city or village.
- Date — when you need it.
- Budget — if you want to name one.
Example: “Hinjewadi, Pune: this weekend I need waist-high grass cut on a plot of about 13,000 sq ft and 8 mango trees pruned. The branches must be taken away. After that, weekly upkeep through the season. Budget up to ₹3,000.”
How to compare offers
Find out whether the price is per square foot, per hour or for the whole job. Check whether they have their own tools: trimmer, lawnmower, secateurs, pole pruner. Ask who clears the cut grass and branches; removal is often charged separately. For large trees, check that the professional works at height with the right equipment.
It is sensible to ask them to visit and look at the plot if it has difficult terrain or large trees. Reviews next to the offer help you choose a careful person who will not damage the plants and the equipment in your yard.
Common mistakes
Not describing the state of the plot and getting a price for “ordinary” grass. Not agreeing on removal of waste. Pruning trees at the wrong time. Forgetting to warn about stones, wires or garden furniture hidden in the grass. Not discussing what happens if it rains.
If you need to get rid of a big pile of branches, there is rubbish removal, and for cleaning the house there are housekeeping services. A private house may also need septic tank cleaning. All home services are in “Household services”.
