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"Really happy with the garden, James was great and very communicative throughout the process. Thank you!"
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"So helpful! Thanks Niall!"
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"Fantastic work! Charles did an amazing job of sorting out our hedge and was lovely to communicate with. All debris was t..."
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"Excellent job, highly recommended!"
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"Yinka was so nice and so helpful - he did a brilliant job and I have no hesitation in recommending him. A huge thanks. "
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"Jack was amazing efficient and on time I would always ask Jack to do my garden again. Thank you Jack"
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On time. Had tools for the job. Competed job on half the time. Recommend for garden cleaning
Garden Maintenance
£90
What a grafter! Bart did an amazing job in the scorching weather. Hard worker and would highly recommend. Lovely guy too :)
Prepare garden lawn for seeding
£100
Stuart was great. Came on time and completed the job well. Would recommend him to others.
Clean out garden
£75
Nathan completed task promptly and efficiently. Very pleased. Would highly recommend.
Garden maintenance - weeding
£25
A honest and hardworking young man, who went above and beyond to help with the task. I will recommend him to anyone who wants good service with a good attitude.
Clear garden
£50
Exceptionally good. Arrived on time, fast and efficient, and did a very thorough job clearing my garden. Cheers Mark! Highly recommend A++++
Garden tidy up
£80
What's the average cost of a gardener in London East London
£60 - £150
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£60
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£95
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£150
Average reviews for Gardening Services in London East London
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4.88
Best rated garden maintenance experts near me
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"Friendly, punctual- clean and tidy job. Would recommend "
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"I found Hugh to be a very pleasant individual who knew what he was doing and worked really hard to complete the task wit..."
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"It was nice and efficient work carried out by Carl "
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"Marian did an excellent job and I would highly recommend his services! "
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"Neil was on time and prepared - recommend!"
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"Great Airtasker! Tidied my garden, mowed lawn and helped me move some stuff into the loft. I will definitely book again...."
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"A* - definitely recommend "
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Recent Garden Maintenance reviews in London East London
On time. Had tools for the job. Competed job on half the time. Recommend for garden cleaning
Garden Maintenance
£90
Great job, highly recommended.
General garden maintenance
£50
Andy provided an unbelievable service. Even heading off to find extra tools needed for this unique job and coming back to finish in the dark. Top service from a top guy.
Garden Maintenance
£60
Nathan completed task promptly and efficiently. Very pleased. Would highly recommend.
Garden maintenance - weeding
£25
Great guy. Prompt service
Garden maintenance
£80
Excellent work! Very helpful
Clean, cut and maintain the small garden
£40
What's the average cost of a garden maintenance expert in London East London
£65 - £120
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£90
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£120
Average reviews for Garden Maintenance Services in London East London
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4.9
Best rated Pruning Experts near me
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"Yinka was so nice and so helpful - he did a brilliant job and I have no hesitation in recommending him. A huge thanks. "
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"Arrived quickly and great service"
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"I found Hugh to be a very pleasant individual who knew what he was doing and worked really hard to complete the task wit..."
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"Neil was on time and prepared - recommend!"
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"Mo quickly came to sort out of the garden literally couldn’t have done it without him. He managed to deweed a garden ful..."
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"Mike helped me pick up a table at the drop of a hat and arrived triumphantly with big smile on an electric tricycle. Tha..."
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"Efficient waste removal"
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"Matthew done I great job, will definitely request him again. "
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Recent Pruning reviews in London East London
Fantastic job in our garden - super efficient !
Winter pruning for Garden plants
£40
Great service. Highly recommend!
Grass cutting, weeding, pruning and replanting
£120
Can’t thank Neil enough for such a good job. Punctual and professional and his work was done to an excellent standard. Would strongly recommend Neil.
Garden maintenance potting weeding pruning jet wash rubbish cleared
£500
Andrew did a great job. Quick at responding, efficient at work, he left the place clean and tidy! Highly recommended
Garden pruning
£50
Matthew done I great job, will definitely request him again.
Back and front garden cutting the grass, weeding, pruning wedge.
£100
Hugh arrived exactly when he said and he responded to messages quickly. His work is outstanding, would for sure hire him again!
Pruning & Tidying up Garden
£80
What's the average cost of a Pruning expert in London East London
£60 - £200
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£100
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£200
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5
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"Yinka was so nice and so helpful - he did a brilliant job and I have no hesitation in recommending him. A huge thanks. "
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"Jack was amazing efficient and on time I would always ask Jack to do my garden again. Thank you Jack"
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"Communication was great and made sure to come on a day that would allow them to do good work!"
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"Lukasz is such a professional! The quality of his work is exceptional. He delivered beyond my expectations and all this ..."
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"I hired Hamid to tackle the mess of weeds and ivy in my garden, and I'm thrilled with the results. Despite challenges, H..."
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"Luke was great and efficient once he got here"
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"Soroush was very on time, brought some of his equipments to help with the cleaning which is great, great attention to de..."
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Recent Weeding reviews in London East London
Such an amazing person. Down to earth and extremely hardworking. He did exactly what was needed plus more. Thank you once again Andy!
Remove weeds from front and back of house
£40
Nice guy. Came on time like he said abs did a good job. Would use again for sure
Removing some weed and trimming buxus
£50
Thank you for completing job early
Pressure wash clean and de-weed back yard
£65
Nathan completed task promptly and efficiently. Very pleased. Would highly recommend.
Garden maintenance - weeding
£25
Bart was efficient and pleasant. I'd recommend him to anyone who wants jobs done around the garden.
Weeding in back garden
£40
Stuart did a great job and had a fantastic attitude. He was prompt and well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
Garden Clean up and de-weeding
£30
What's the average cost of a weeder in London East London
£60 - £120
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£60
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£80
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£120
Average reviews for Weeding Services in London East London
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4.86
Best rated garden cleaners near me
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"Great person and left the place spotless and organized. Highly recommend!"
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What do gardeners do?
Gardening services range from basic mowing and maintenance to full landscape gardening help. Here are some of the most common gardening services near you and what you can expect from each when you hire a gardener:
Garden maintenance & lawn mowing
Regular garden maintenance is important to keep your property neat, under control, and looking its best. Whether you need a one-off tidy-up, maintenance while you’re away on holiday, or regular upkeep, a gardener can help.
Lawn mowing will start by clearing the area with a general garden tidy-up. Then your gardener will mow all grass areas, including your front and back lawn and footpath. Then, they’ll use the brushcutter to whipper snip any edges. Gardeners can also help in pruning your trees, hedge trimming, raking up leaves, and doing garden clearance to remove debris.
Weeding & pest control
Gardens can struggle to flourish thanks to problems like weeds and pests that eat or crowd out your plants and lawn. As part of routine garden maintenance, your local gardeners can help by weeding your lawn by hand or spraying lawns with herbicides that kill the weeds without affecting the type of grass you’re growing.
Your gardener will also work to prevent weeds in the future by mulching around plants over a layer of newspaper or cardboard, so weeds can’t go through. Your gardener will treat unwanted pests using pesticides, tailoring the treatment to keep your home and garden free from spiders, caterpillars, cockroaches, and ants.
Garden planting
Need to fill out your garden bed or plant up a new section in your garden? Your gardener can help choose the right plants that will grow well in your garden. They’ll consider factors like optimum plant positioning, sunlight levels, moisture levels and rainfall, seasons, native vs. introduced species, maintenance needs, and more. They’ll choose plants for your garden that will look at home in their surroundings but also match the level of care and maintenance you (or your gardener) can provide.
Lawn restoration
If your lawn’s been overrun by weeds or it’s looking a bit dead or bare in patches, your gardener can help with lawn restoration and turfing, too. Part of lawn maintenance and gardening work is levelling out any holes, aerating the lawn to encourage healthy growth, adding nutrients, spreading the correct seed variety, and adjusting the pH of your soil. Whatever needs to be taken away following the lawn maintenance will be added to the garden clearance.
They’ll choose the right variety of lawn to lay turf or seed your lawn. Finally, they’ll water it all in, ensuring you know proper lawn care measures between visits, or set up irrigation for daily automatic watering.
Additional gardening services on top of regular lawn care include pressure washing or jet washing driveways and patio cleaning to remove moss or garden residue that makes the surfaces slippery. Some even offer deliveries from local garden centres.
Recent Gardening tasks in London East London
Weeding/clean up/trim in E17
£100
Unity Place, Greater London
2nd May 2024
Small garden of fake grass raked/leaves removed, wedding of beds and trimming back of a couple of rose bushes/bigger weeds. Clean off patio Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Cut trees general maintenance
£100
Ladywell, Greater London, SE13
2nd May 2024
Garden maintenance Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes
My balcony needs weeding and power hosed
£30
Unity Place, Greater London
2nd May 2024
- my balcony has weeds growing between the cement slabs and the slabs are covered in green algae so need power hosed
Garden clean up
£50
Upton, Greater London
2nd May 2024
Garden clean up, lawn mowing, trimming, any rubbish cleared from garden. Front of the property also need trimming as per picture Dispose garden into bin bags and leave at front of property Overall a good cleanup at the front and back Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Lay artificial grass and sleepers
£100
Chingford Green, Greater London
2nd May 2024
Lay artificial grass and sleepers rou d the edge ro complete the trim.
Rubbish from my garden
£100
Becontree Heath, Greater London, RM8
2nd May 2024
Need grass cut and rubbish taken from garden Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Landscape garden
£650
Woolwich, Greater London, SE18
2nd May 2024
Hi I am wanting some assistance with my Garden. It’s a small garden and would want gravel so will need the turf dug up - I am not sure of the actual measurements but can get them and also can send you a picture. I would like to hear your thoughts and of course a cost. Many thanks Caroline Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Gardener to cut grass
£50
Chadwell Heath, Greater London
2nd May 2024
Need lawn to be mowed Type of gardening: Lawn mowing Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No
Trim Hedge and remove trimmings
£70
Higham Hill, Greater London
1st May 2024
I need 1 front hedge trimmed, and the trimmings removed Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
It was my first time using Airtasker and it couldn't have been a better experience with James. He went above and beyond to tame a pretty wild hedge and he took away all the trimmings without issue. I would highly recommend him.
Garden clearing
£150
South Hackney, Greater London
14th Apr 2024
Clear leaves, sweep up debris, dead head / cut back, trim climbers, weeding, pressure wash. Front garden is small. Rear garden is mix of patio, planters and flowerbeds. There’s Astro turf so no lawn to worry about.
Hugh did a great job clearing the garden for us. Punctual, polite, and communicated well before, during, and after the task.
Gardening
£50
Cambridge Heath, Greater London, E2
14th Apr 2024
Plant trees, clean up weeds, make clean area
Great to work with Kaya!
Gardening Maintenance
£60
Westcombe Park, Greater London
3rd Apr 2024
General gardening. Weeding, pruning, small lawn mowed, clearing away and tidying.
Hugh is a lovely, kind and very hard working chap who helped both my 90 year old neighbour and me with not-so-light gardening and yard work. My neighbour said: “Hugh’s done much more in one hour than the others did in a day” I couldn’t be more pleased. Highly recommended.
Pruning and gardening
£60
Haggerston, Greater London, E2
3rd Apr 2024
We have a very small garden with potted plants, and need some help and advice on pruning and sprucing them up.
Responsive, punctual and did a great job with the garden. Would happily hire again.
Weeding & sweeping garden area
£80
Snaresbrook, Greater London
1st Apr 2024
Sweeping up leaves & some weeding Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No
Very efficient. Would use again
Cutting garden grass
£50
South Ockendon, Essex
25th Mar 2024
Lawn mowed and jet wash tiles Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Jordan came two days and completed the task really well. Did everything we asked carefully and made sure it looked good. Would defo book again
Garden tidy up: jet washing & leaf blowing
£80
Wanstead, Greater London, E11
24th Jan 2024
I need someone to: Do some jet washing (front & back); jet washer supplied Sweep up fallen leaves - broom & leaf blower supplied. Clean a low-level gutter (it’s about 2.5m high) - ladder supplied. I’m offering £80 for what I assume will be 3.5 hours’ work (ie, £23 per hour). Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible
Gary dealt with this job very efficiently and was great to deal with.
Removal of a bush and garden tidy
£100
Maze Hill, Greater London
14th Jan 2024
removal of a large ceanothus bush that's too large for the garden, plus a weed tidy of front garden Bush will also need to be taken away. - Due date: Before Friday, 26 January 2024
great, thanks v much High
Clean backgarden and front patio
£80
Stepney, Greater London, E1
12th Dec 2023
Front and back garden is very messy - overgrown. Need it to be cleaned please. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Thanks Mike! Appreciate it
Clean windows, sweep garden
£50
Lea Bridge, Greater London
7th Dec 2023
Windows cleaned (will need supplies that reach high enough as windows span lower ground to top of ground floor). Also need garden swept of leaves/general tidying. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: None Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 8 December 2023
I should've probably enquired what tools were going to be used but assumed window-cleaning was quite clear. Unfortunately our windows were essentially hosed down and broomed, so now we have water droplet marks everywhere.
Weed removal front of house patio
£50
Redbridge, Greater London
6th Dec 2023
Weeds removal patio front house - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 7 December 2023
Did a great job and cared for all the small details