Regular garden maintenance
Routine visits for mowing, edging, weeding, light pruning, tidying borders and keeping outdoor spaces manageable through the growing season.
Gardener London
Find a gardener in London
Need regular garden maintenance, hedge trimming, lawn care or help bringing an overgrown outdoor space back under control? Post the gardening job once and suitable gardeners covering your London postcode can get in touch. Compare the work included, waste removal, timing and price before deciding who to hire.
- Post your gardening job once
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- No obligation to hire
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Compare up to 3 local quotes
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Looking for a gardener near you in London?
Enter the property postcode and describe the size, condition and access to the garden. A small courtyard, long terraced-house garden and larger suburban plot can need very different time, machinery and waste arrangements, so clear practical detail makes the match much more useful.
Maintenance, tidy-ups and seasonal work
What can a London gardener help with?
Garden work is easier to quote when you explain what the space looks like now, not just what you want it to look like afterwards. Say whether the job is a one-off recovery, seasonal visit or ongoing maintenance and what should happen to the green waste.
Lawn mowing & care
Grass cutting, edging, light lawn maintenance, reseeding small areas and seasonal work where the lawn needs more than an occasional trim.
Hedge trimming & pruning
Keeping established hedges, shrubs and suitable smaller plants under control with timing and technique matched to the plant and the result you want.
Weeding, borders & planting
Clearing weeds, tidying beds, planting shrubs or seasonal plants and improving borders where the work falls within normal garden maintenance.
Garden clearance & tidy-ups
One-off help with overgrown spaces, leaves, dead growth, unwanted vegetation and general outdoor clutter before a more manageable maintenance routine begins.
Turfing & soft improvements
Small-scale turfing, bed preparation and soft-landscaping improvements where the gardener has relevant experience; larger structural landscaping should go to an appropriate specialist.
How much does a gardener cost in London?
Gardening prices depend on garden size, condition, access, machinery, waste removal and whether the visit is one-off or regular. Current London data gives these local labour benchmarks:
£25/hourcurrent London gardener benchmark
£180–£220/daytypical London gardener day-rate range
Indicative guidance checked August 2026. MyJobQuote currently lists about £25 per hour for a gardener in London and an average day-rate range around £180–£220. Its London data also shows garden maintenance and waste-removal prices vary with garden size, so compare what each quote includes rather than the hourly rate alone.
Describe the garden, not just the task
Give every gardener the same practical picture
‘Tidy the garden’ might mean an hour of weeding or a full-day clearance with bags of green waste. Photos, approximate size, access and a task list make quotes far easier to compare.
- Give the approximate garden size and explain whether access is through the house, side gate, shared passage or another route.
- List the main jobs separately: mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, planting, clearance or regular maintenance.
- Say how overgrown the garden is and whether the gardener needs to bring machinery or remove green waste.
- Share photos and say whether you want a one-off visit, seasonal work or a repeating maintenance schedule.
Across London
Search for gardeners by London postcode
Gardeners often keep regular maintenance rounds fairly local, while a larger one-off clearance may justify travelling further. The postcode helps match the work with people who cover your area and can manage the access and waste involved.
EalingBarnetCroydonWandsworthRichmond upon ThamesHaringeyGreenwichRedbridge
Why access and waste matter in London gardens
Some gardens are reached only through the property or a narrow shared passage. That can affect which tools can be brought in and how cuttings or clearance waste can be removed, so include access details before the gardener quotes.
Tree work can have extra controls. If substantial tree work is involved, check whether the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a conservation area. Those situations can require consent or advance notice to the local planning authority.
How it works
Post the gardening job once. Then compare local gardeners.
Explain the space, jobs and access once, then let gardeners who cover the postcode decide whether the work fits their route, equipment and availability.
Post the gardening job
Enter the London postcode, describe the garden size and condition, list the main jobs and say whether you want one-off or regular help.
Hear from suitable gardeners
Your requirements can be matched through our partner network, and up to 3 local tradespeople can contact you about the work.
Compare and choose
Compare relevant experience, what is included, waste arrangements, availability and price before deciding who to hire.
Choose with confidence
What should you check before hiring a gardener?
For ongoing garden care, reliability and a shared understanding of priorities matter as much as the hourly rate. For one-off clearances, make sure labour, machinery and waste are all covered by the same scope.
Relevant gardening experience
Lawn care, hedge work, planting, garden clearance and soft landscaping need different tools and knowledge. Ask whether the gardener regularly handles the type of work you need.
What the quote includes
Confirm whether tools, machinery, materials, green-waste removal and travel are included. For regular visits, agree the likely tasks and how priorities will change through the seasons.
Care, access & communication
For recurring maintenance, agree how the gardener will access the property, where tools or waste can go and how you will communicate about weather, missed visits or changing priorities.
Gardener or another trade?
Use the right specialist when the outdoor job changes category
Routine maintenance is different from structural landscaping, outdoor plumbing, powered lighting or building repairs. If the garden project includes those elements, use the relevant trade rather than expecting one gardener to cover everything.
Useful answers
Gardener London FAQs
Quick answers before posting a gardening job in London.
How do I find a gardener near me in London?
Enter the property postcode and describe the garden size, condition and jobs clearly. Your request can then be matched with suitable gardeners who cover that area, allowing you to compare up to 3 responses before deciding who to hire.
How much does a gardener cost in London?
Current MyJobQuote London guidance lists about £25 per hour and roughly £180–£220 per day. The final quote can change with garden size, access, machinery, materials, waste removal and whether the visit is one-off or regular.
Can I hire a gardener for regular maintenance?
Yes. Many gardeners offer repeating visits, but frequency depends on the garden, season and tasks. Agree what should normally be covered on each visit and how priorities will change through the year.
Does a gardener take green waste away?
Sometimes, but do not assume it is included. Ask whether grass, hedge trimmings, branches and other green waste will be removed, composted on site or left for your own disposal, because larger volumes can materially affect the price.
Can a gardener trim trees?
Many gardeners handle shrubs, hedges and light pruning, but substantial tree work can require specialist equipment and arboricultural knowledge. Also check whether a tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or is in a conservation area before significant work is arranged.
What should I include in a London gardening job post?
Include the postcode, approximate garden size, photos, current condition, main tasks, access route, whether machinery is needed and what should happen to the waste. Say whether the work is one-off or recurring.
Are the gardeners verified?
Tradespeople using our partner service are verified with official identification, email and phone details. Public liability insurance and qualifications are checked where provided. You should still review profiles, feedback, relevant gardening experience and what the quote includes before deciding who to hire.
Do I have to accept a gardener quote?
No. Posting the gardening job does not oblige you to hire anyone. Compare the work included, availability, waste arrangements and price and choose only if you are comfortable with the gardener and proposed service.
Need a gardener in London?
Post the gardening job once, let suitable local gardeners come to you and compare your options before deciding who to hire.