I know I will get flamed for this, but sometimes freebies make the customer feel a little bit special and they mostly show their appreciation for your work, It also shows you can be a strusted tradesman who isnt going to just charge for everything and anything. Looks great.
LHL made a good point, he is willing to loose some in the short term, but will have the customer on contract/regular maintenance so will end up making it up and more in the long. he really treats customers nice and great work
Im a gardener meself... self employed. and its very hard when roughly pricing jobs up little ones. iv only just found your videos and really helpfull. sorry for asking but roughly how much you charge for jobs like that?.. i usually charge £15 per hour.
There's an old saying.....you can draw more flies with honey than vinegar. You are right about drawing more regular clients with just a little bit of extra free care, than over charging and loosing some.
Dave Matthews So do I Dave , But as you may have realised every other gardener who comments on this channel seems to do their jobs for a fixed price . Really not sure why
I am really fed up with the domination of US sites about lawn care and gardening which are often useless for my purposes so it was really great to find a UK site about gardening that is so informative and useful - it is a pleasure to see that you maintain such high standards in every job you do and I always learn something new when watching your videos - keep them coming!
Funny you should say that..when I was writing the title I thought "weeding" is going to put people off straight away....oh well.. if it does it's their loss 😂😂 and yes .it's the basics and backbone of gardening 👍👍
you have so much skill. I am not enthused about weeding a giant bed so overgrown, but I can see hope now using my hoe, maybe even my hula hoe. I HAVE to put down paper with wood chips over to prevent another mess like this. Thank you.
Just watched this video and I can't begin to tell you how professional i think you are. Never before have I seen anyone weed or garden like you other than myself and my parents, but tjose days are gone. How the job is done is more important than anything, this is such a rare attribute and you have it in shed loads. Wish you were my gardener. 👍🎈🎈
You have tools I haven't seen so I am always learning from you. In Australia gardening is different so thanks again for the education. Stay safe and well 🌺
Several times in this video you showed the fiberglass handled, combination pick and mattock. I thought how handy that tool would be if you couldn't reach a spot that itches!
Watching this again Lee loveit,, BTW I went straight to Bunnings hardware in Sydney and bought myself a a small hand held mattock,, just what I needed,, it's bloody marvellous,🤣, I don't know how I have done without it all these years ,, thanks to you it's made my life much easier,, Friday 16th of September,, 2nd week of spring,, 26c warm weather is finally here 😀
Just happened upon your channel and was pleased to find someone who looks about the same age as myself doing this painstaking work --- old school style. I tend to my garden in the same manner, one of the few neighbors who does. I watch the haphazard, hit and run landscaping people pay for around here and just shake my head.
Hi lee that was a great 👍 job on that apparent block you all ways get one customer that is not happy but I like 👍 your work yes 👍 I had that happen wen I’ve been doing gardening keep up the great work and a belated happy new year David ❤️👋🇬🇧👍
Wow! This was great! Just a lil' Colorado gal here & I love that you're a perfectionist & admire the pride you take when the job is finished. Married to a plumber/pipe fitter & he always said, "some of my work they'll never see, but, I know it was a perfect job & that satisfies me". Thrilled I found your channel. You certainly DO your profession PROUD!🌼
Lee.. so little time, so many questions! My 3 years experience versus your 30.. wow.. I spoke to Bren.. to get his advice on pricing issues.. he was more than helpful.. I have learnt and continue to learn from your advice on all aspects of gardening. To place things into perspective.. I work from the back of a 15 year old un-sign written Vauxhall Astra Estate.. I am Division 3 not premier League! Love your mantra "Right Tool For The Right Job".. you have all the equipment and I am slowly upgrading.. Hopefully catch up with you at the NEC later this year, should you be going..
Love the videos s Lee x I love the quick progress you make on your projects/ jobs. Your customers are very lucky to have you! I have picked up loads to help with my garden. Keep doing them I have been binge watching 👌.
FREE !!!!! FREEEEE!!! 😂😂 Nothings free here buddy. Have you watched my videos ?? I try and mulch as much as poss or use their garden bin (that's free for the customer in most areas) or best still use their compost heap. I take it away if I REALLY have to 👍
Hi lee. Great work. What do you do in the winter time to keep busy. I've always wondered what work there is to do for gardners like yourself when the weather changes
GET OFF THE GRASS, ITS JUST BEEN ,,,,,,,,,,,,oh wait you did it. Those grubbing picks are great. Another neat job, can't wait for the lawn to come back. I'll see it on my walks with the dog!
another job well done. The Rhododendron tidied is so much better, now the grass cutting (if it comes back) is easier as well. I know what you mean by people not cutting their hedges, drives me crazy. Especially if they grow over the pavement. Like it was once said on Gardeners Question time: Plants almost never die from being cut back too much. you would have to take a flame thrower at them to finish them off.
Hi lee what is the tool you use for weeding ,i had a look on amazon they had a micro type , only it looks like a toy . Realy enjoy your video and comments . Thanks
I'm a new subscriber and I'm picking up lots of tips and advice from a guy that obviously knows what he is doing, amazing the tools you need to do your jobs, I've been furloughed from my work for the past 8 weeks and I have been able to work on my garden and I'm really enjoying it, I'm getting alot of nice comments about my front grass and I have big plans for the back garden with raised planters, gazebo seating area and new Lawns, keep up the videos 👍👍
Nice job Lee, a man after my own heart. Forgotten the amount of times my missus tells me off for doing what's not on the job sheet. Lovely part of the Wirral, hopefully I'll bump into you when I'm next around that neck of the woods.
Absolutely brilliant only wish I could find a Gardener half as good as you. Live in Lincolnshire but from the Pool and love the accent. Great professional work.
Hi Albert what part of Lincolnshire my brother is a professional Gardner just setting up his own business after 12 years with a very big landscaping business ?
Hi lee another great job love watching your videos. Was Phil not about on this one. Just a question you may of done one a van tour or your may not want to give one no problem just cant get to sort my van out easily just looking for more tips 👍😀
I noticed weeks ago and have been watching your videos and wondering...this time i decided too ask for whatever reason....you made a good team from where we are looking 👍🏻
Well now for the garden and fence painting one i did client is gonna get us to take her to buy mulch and plants with our trailer. As shes an older lady she dosent drive and would rather get us to do it so she can chose plants
Also i love weeding and hard work lol. I need suggestions to get rid of mulch tho. Lol. I got about 40kgs of mulch(roughly my body weight in mulch) and nothing to do with it
I love how you take so much pride in your work and don't cut corners :O)
Thank you very much . Glad you are enjoying the videos 😁😁😁
I know I will get flamed for this, but sometimes freebies make the customer feel a little bit special and they mostly show their appreciation for your work, It also shows you can be a strusted tradesman who isnt going to just charge for everything and anything. Looks great.
Consider yourself flamed young man 😁
LHL made a good point, he is willing to loose some in the short term, but will have the customer on contract/regular maintenance so will end up making it up and more in the long. he really treats customers nice and great work
Im a gardener meself... self employed. and its very hard when roughly pricing jobs up little ones. iv only just found your videos and really helpfull. sorry for asking but roughly how much you charge for jobs like that?.. i usually charge £15 per hour.
There's an old saying.....you can draw more flies with honey than vinegar. You are right about drawing more regular clients with just a little bit of extra free care, than over charging and loosing some.
Dave Matthews So do I Dave , But as you may have realised every other gardener who comments on this channel seems to do their jobs for a fixed price . Really not sure why
I am really fed up with the domination of US sites about lawn care and gardening which are often useless for my purposes so it was really great to find a UK site about gardening that is so informative and useful - it is a pleasure to see that you maintain such high standards in every job you do and I always learn something new when watching your videos - keep them coming!
Thank you very much..very kind 👍👍
I totally agree and live in USA! Lee is incredible!
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I do like weeding jobs, they don't get the same number of comments or likes as the other jobs but an essential gardening task !👍
Funny you should say that..when I was writing the title I thought "weeding" is going to put people off straight away....oh well.. if it does it's their loss 😂😂 and yes .it's the basics and backbone of gardening 👍👍
you have so much skill. I am not enthused about weeding a giant bed so overgrown, but I can see hope now using my hoe, maybe even my hula hoe. I HAVE to put down paper with wood chips over to prevent another mess like this. Thank you.
Such a perfectionist!
Love watching you!
🤩🤩thank you so much
Just watched this video and I can't begin to tell you how professional i think you are. Never before have I seen anyone weed or garden like you other than myself and my parents, but tjose days are gone. How the job is done is more important than anything, this is such a rare attribute and you have it in shed loads. Wish you were my gardener. 👍🎈🎈
Thank you so much thats a lovely thing to say 😍😍
Wow, what a difference, all the minor details you addressed makes the whole garden area so much nicer, vast improvement...👍
You have tools I haven't seen so I am always learning from you. In Australia gardening is different so thanks again for the education. Stay safe and well 🌺
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
@Sue Robinson- Yeah, that mini pick axe is so cool! I never seen one in the States.
Several times in this video you showed the fiberglass handled, combination pick and mattock.
I thought how handy that tool would be if you couldn't reach a spot that itches!
Watching this again Lee loveit,, BTW I went straight to Bunnings hardware in Sydney and bought myself a a small hand held mattock,, just what I needed,, it's bloody marvellous,🤣, I don't know how I have done without it all these years ,, thanks to you it's made my life much easier,, Friday 16th of September,, 2nd week of spring,, 26c warm weather is finally here 😀
😉⛏️👌 enjoy your spring
Nice tidy job on this one. It does make a difference when done the right way. All best
🙏😊 thank you
Just happened upon your channel and was pleased to find someone who looks about the same age as myself doing this painstaking work --- old school style. I tend to my garden in the same manner, one of the few neighbors who does. I watch the haphazard, hit and run landscaping people pay for around here and just shake my head.
😄thank you Amy...Hooe you enjoy the videos 😊😊
Hi lee that was a great 👍 job on that apparent block you all ways get one customer that is not happy but I like 👍 your work yes 👍 I had that happen wen I’ve been doing gardening keep up the great work and a belated happy new year David ❤️👋🇬🇧👍
Thanks David 😊..all the best pal
You go the extra mile, that make such a difference. So many people called themselves gardener because they can pushed a lawn mower.
😊😊thank you Madeline
I wished I could put a like on your videos every time I re-watch them. I just never get tired of them.
🤣🤣 very kind indeed thank you 😊
Nice job and very professional, I'm sure the owner's are very pleased with the work done. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you..yes😁😁👍
Just watch this video Lee. Lots of tools or weapons to handle eaa
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First and foremost. Your a top fella Lee. 👌 😁
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Enjoyed that very much. Great job.
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Not in ur line of work but can appreciate ur ethusiasm and motivation to provide the best service to ur customers. Kudos to u
Thank you very much 😁😁👍
Great job Lee, love your work ethic too
Professionellt jobb. As we say in Sweden.
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Wow! This was great! Just a lil' Colorado gal here & I love that you're a perfectionist & admire the pride you take when the job is finished. Married to a plumber/pipe fitter & he always said, "some of my work they'll never see, but, I know it was a perfect job & that satisfies me". Thrilled I found your channel. You certainly DO your profession PROUD!🌼
It's called a mattock.. I think
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You’re a good man looks lovely.
Thank you Kathy 😊
Great vid Lee. Would you charge by the hour on tydy ups.i can never price them up right.
A job is never done until it's done my good man 👍👍. Regards Jim from J.S.G.S
It is well done for sure.
Thank you Barbara 😊
pleasemake your talking louder
You do exceptional work; very thorough.
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I didn't see the "after" shots of the hedge with the gate at the end. If I missed it, I will re-watch the video.
Love the entire process! Looks really great👍
😊thank you
Luv from Brazil💚
Thank you 🙏😊
Lee.. so little time, so many questions! My 3 years experience versus your 30.. wow.. I spoke to Bren.. to get his advice on pricing issues.. he was more than helpful.. I have learnt and continue to learn from your advice on all aspects of gardening. To place things into perspective.. I work from the back of a 15 year old un-sign written Vauxhall Astra Estate.. I am Division 3 not premier League! Love your mantra "Right Tool For The Right Job".. you have all the equipment and I am slowly upgrading.. Hopefully catch up with you at the NEC later this year, should you be going..
Look forward to it 👍👍👍
I use my Toyota Auris hatchback but it's amazing how much I can fit in there. It's the work you do rather than what you turn up in😁
Always the best job
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Love the videos s Lee x I love the quick progress you make on your projects/ jobs. Your customers are very lucky to have you! I have picked up loads to help with my garden. Keep doing them I have been binge watching 👌.
Thank you glad you are enjoying them 😊🙏
keep the great content coming
Thank you 👍
You do know your job
Cheers 😊👍..glad you liked the video 👍
What do you do with all the yard waste in England? Do they have municipal places where you can dump it for a fee or something?
FREE !!!!! FREEEEE!!! 😂😂 Nothings free here buddy. Have you watched my videos ?? I try and mulch as much as poss or use their garden bin (that's free for the customer in most areas) or best still use their compost heap. I take it away if I REALLY have to 👍
Deepark road!, some dude got all excited thinking it was Deepak Road. You see dear they named a road in UK after me.
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Hi lee. Great work. What do you do in the winter time to keep busy. I've always wondered what work there is to do for gardners like yourself when the weather changes
well I am a landscaper so I tend to do the heavy work over winter ..
Thanks lee
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give it 100%,.. knowing that when you leave a job, can be done w/ head heald high!! well said!
Absolutely 👍👍😊😊😊thank you
Paul Lawrence Gardening Services
Love your video they are all very inspiring and informative keep them coming
Thanks Paul.. very nice of you 😁😁😁
You do a great job. Above and beyond what some would do. Be proud of yourself.
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another fantastic job love your tips and videos....
Cheers buddy 👍👍
just clipping that tree at the end of the vid made that whole run look alive again ... i wont ever doubt you again lol 😉
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GET OFF THE GRASS, ITS JUST BEEN ,,,,,,,,,,,,oh wait you did it. Those grubbing picks are great. Another neat job, can't wait for the lawn to come back. I'll see it on my walks with the dog!
🤣🤣..do you go past the job?? ( or do you watch on your phone on your walk)? 👍
@@LHLgardenservices I don't live around there, I wish I did. But I like to walk my mad dog in different areas.
@@bobbelsekwol 👍 come and say hello if you see me 👍
another job well done. The Rhododendron tidied is so much better, now the grass cutting (if it comes back) is easier as well. I know what you mean by people not cutting their hedges, drives me crazy. Especially if they grow over the pavement. Like it was once said on Gardeners Question time: Plants almost never die from being cut back too much. you would have to take a flame thrower at them to finish them off.
Cheers ...ha ha what do you mean " if it comes back" 😂😂😂😂😂 #listentolee
The grass directly under the Rhododendron bush, looks on the video as if it is mostly soil, as it had been too shady for grass to grow.
@@silkedavid8876 Quite right..we will soon sort that out 😁
Nice job as always. I can see why you have been in the business for over 30 years, because you care, have the passion and go the extra mile.
thanks pal very kind..glad you enjoyed it 👍👍
@@LHLgardenservices I enjoy each one! Thank you1
Top job Lee, and well impressive finish.
cheers buddy
I love clearing pavements and weed xx 😘
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Love your passion Lee your a awesome gardener
cheers mate very kind 🤩👍👍
Hi lee what is the tool you use for weeding ,i had a look on amazon they had a micro type , only it looks like a toy . Realy enjoy your video and comments . Thanks
Not sure which one you mean ..can you describe it 👍
Small pickaxe for weeding
@@johnanthony6214 got it from Wicks 👍
Another great job done lee 👍
Thank you very much 👍👍
How long does it take your lawns to recover after scarring? Nice tips once again
Ha ha ha "scarring " is a good way to describe it 🙈...all depends on weather...I'd say about 6 / 7 weeks 🤞
Agh no . Damn predictive text lol
@@jamesgoddard8375 🤣🤣🤣🤣thought so 👍👍👍
I'm a new subscriber and I'm picking up lots of tips and advice from a guy that obviously knows what he is doing, amazing the tools you need to do your jobs, I've been furloughed from my work for the past 8 weeks and I have been able to work on my garden and I'm really enjoying it, I'm getting alot of nice comments about my front grass and I have big plans for the back garden with raised planters, gazebo seating area and new Lawns, keep up the videos 👍👍
Cheers buddy much appreciated 👌..good luck with the garden 💪
@@LHLgardenservices cheers pal, 👏👏
if you dont fill that edge in with some soil how long would it take to erode?
Don't know. Can't see it eroding much because it's protected by the holly.
your garden transformations are great!
Hello just joined your channel. Very informative.
Kindest regards.
Hi .. very kind..glad you enjoy them 👍
Another good informal real time video lee 👍🏻. Think you should patten the ‘wheelie-barrow’ for emergency use 😂🤣. Have a good weekend mate
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Probly when she mows the grass clippings are blowing into the beds and rooting.
Clippings cannot root buddy 👍
Another superb job! Well done mate.
do you have a video up on all your hand tools?
No don't think so....what were you thinking ?? 👍
Nice job Lee, a man after my own heart. Forgotten the amount of times my missus tells me off for doing what's not on the job sheet. Lovely part of the Wirral, hopefully I'll bump into you when I'm next around that neck of the woods.
YEP.. come and say hello 👍👍
Absolutely brilliant only wish I could find a Gardener half as good as you. Live in Lincolnshire but from the Pool and love the accent. Great professional work.
Thank you very much 👍👍👍
Hi Albert what part of Lincolnshire my brother is a professional Gardner just setting up his own business after 12 years with a very big landscaping business ?
Looks great
Hi lee another great job love watching your videos. Was Phil not about on this one. Just a question you may of done one a van tour or your may not want to give one no problem just cant get to sort my van out easily just looking for more tips 👍😀
Carl....where have you been for the last 5 months????? Phil left in November to go on the taxis.
Sorry didn't realise that a one band now then 👍
@@carlwaylett7013 🙈😄
Another tip top job! 👍🏻
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Fine work.⭐️
thank you 👍
EXCELLENT!
thank you very much 😉😉
What happened too Phil??
Thanks for noticing he'd gone 🙈...he went 5 months ago . Went on the taxis .
I noticed weeks ago and have been watching your videos and wondering...this time i decided too ask for whatever reason....you made a good team from where we are looking 👍🏻
What a difference trimming that tree! So much better
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Well now for the garden and fence painting one i did client is gonna get us to take her to buy mulch and plants with our trailer. As shes an older lady she dosent drive and would rather get us to do it so she can chose plants
Also i love weeding and hard work lol.
I need suggestions to get rid of mulch tho. Lol. I got about 40kgs of mulch(roughly my body weight in mulch) and nothing to do with it
@@southaussiegarbo2054 If it's mulch then why can't you put it on borders ??
@@LHLgardenservices its fresh mulch so dont work to well. Especially grapevine mulch. Lol. Rots to fast.
Lee, looking at the weeding you’ve done on the borders in the video, would you normally price by the job or by the hour ?
Try using an auger on the hard ground. I bought one recently and it's great for turning over and weeding..
I use a hachet. Works for me. :)