For a good few years now, I'm more than happy to stop grass cutting. I honestly get sick of it and would much rather be tidying borders, hedges, autumn pruning etc. One thing I love to do through late autumn and winter is clear a border then collect the leaves, mulch them and blow them onto the border. Looks lovely and feeds the soil.
I cannot be more greatful for your videos rob… you have been the dad I never had… your so honest… you have helped me more than you can ever understand…
All depending on how quickly I pass my driving test hopefully I'll be started by this season. Ive been binge watching yourself and a few other gardening channels to help with things such as dealing with bad customers etc. I'll be starting off with mow blow and goes up until winter. Ill be working most winters. I'm also looking at pressure washing driveways etc aswell. It sounds amazing being able to decide whether you work the winter or relax. I love my pike fishing so the winter days off will be happily welcomed. Can picture sitting for a few days on the bank 💷🎣
Finally I see a gardener that is smiling with his eyes wehayyyyy. This man has got it and the bit about asking the dog will we go for a walk brilliant. Joints and back ache but the man is happy 😊😊😊😊
I’ve got a heavy workload again up until the start of December mainly hedge cutting. Then I’m looking forward to a few months off! But what’s alarming me is how quickly time is flying by! The seasons are shooting by & turning into years so quickly! Year 8 for me next year. I’m convinced time speeds up as you get older! And damn I’m getting old now!
Give it a month off the lawns and onto the leaves and hedges and we'll be wishing we were back on the lawns🤣 I'm hoping for 3 months of snow to have a proper break this winter🤔😅
Always quite busy up to Christmas after grass cutting, then I don't want anything to do with gardens until March as I'm sick of it. Years ago I used to work through January and February but hated it so now I make sure I make enough money the rest of the year and enjoy some time to myself after Christmas.
Hi Rob. I was always relieved once the autumn leaves had finished because it meant I could relax a bit after a hectic season. I used to dread summer as there was little time to sit down. My holidays were always from November to February.
I’ve been gardening in sunny Suffolk on the east coast for the past 7 years and never ever worry about the winter , yes it slows down somewhat but that’s why I work harder in the summer then the winter work just tops up the coffers . Love your videos and enjoy watching watching . I always tell every gardener I meet who moans , there’s plenty of work out there if you want it ! Unlike us there’s plenty who moan but don’t want to put the graft in . Plenty of money to be made if willing to put a decent shift in 👍👍😁
Hi Rob, right now I’d love to be mowing lawns. Fair enough I’ve only just started my business and it was a massive gamble, but I’ve been surprised at how much work I’ve got and I think it’s been a good lesson. I’ve cut some big hedges, cleared Virginia creeper, tidied a couple of gardens for winter, I’ve even picked up some jet washing as well as get some maintenance jobs which I hope I’ll pick up again next year. So in short, I’m looking forward to mowing more lawns next year, but right now there’s still plenty of work to do it’s just really varied, which for me has been a great learning curve.
I love my 3 months ofg. Feet up, no 5.30 starts, crap day time tv, holiday in the sun without worrying your missing out on the grass growing. No nagging customers.. Ahh bliss
Rob i cant wait til end of season and get a good rest money is made, business is better than ever christmas cant come quick enough, this year ive let plenty of regular mows go and concentrated more on-one off clearouts hedging, trees etc great topics as always Rob keep er lit 👌
We all need some well deserved active recovery if your full time in this industry,our bodies are only on loan to us,gotta keel the rust from takin hold.great topics 😊
Very good point on letting the bog jobs go if not extra work in winter may as well get the mow blow and fuck offs in and i like the van talk its different and am looking forward to winter i can tell ya !
A great video thanks. I look forward to the winter being hopefully slightly easier. Most of our mowing jobs still have a monthly tidy visit during the winter. All the other stuff I do always seems to fill any gaps.
Rob. Keep the van chats. I spend my days walking up and down other people's gardens. I really don't want to watch some other bloke do it on TH-cam as well. As for winter work. Nope. That's not for me. But each to there own I guess. Hope to catch up with you at Saltex. What day are you going?
I'll be very pleased to stop for three months. Slightly worried as I spent most of my winter savings on a deposit for a bigger van. I've been swamped with work so plan to continue rejecting all enquiries outside my little work area/town of choice. I'm not wasting fuel and driving time next year. Also I don't want any new customers with problematic parking.
We never turn down grass cutting jobs down Rob. Simply because you lose some thought the year & you chase some who becomes a pain in the ass. We have loads off hedges to take us in to January/ February. Then has you said 1st week in March all kicks off again
Interesting to hear about the 60/40 split in the pound, I might be needing some more advice though as I got told at work this week there’s a strong possibility that I’m going to be redundant come the end of the year 😬, always enjoyed gardening so thinking if it happens I might try a mowing business. Would u say go battery or petrol (think I’d rather petrol) and do u know of any courses/qualifications that might help me, any advice from anyone would be much appreciated, I’m in the south east, thanks
I'd say go battery if you can afford it. Apart from a mower. But everything else, battery. Less weight, less vibrations, less maintenance, no oil to change, no petrol to mix, quieter and all together a more pleasant user experience with less stress on the body. As for reliability. I've never heard of a battery piece of equipment not working immediately when you pull the trigger. Unlike petrol.
Mower - petrol Blower - petrol Multi tool, strimmer/hedge cutter/pole saw/edger- battery That's my setup, I have an electric blower too for light, dry clippings.
As a fellow gardener, i love your videos and have learnt so much from them. I get the 60/40 split, but should you include in that an element for replacing any machines? If you're thinking of upgrading to electric, then as you mentioned, batteries could cost you £3k alone. So, unless your earming pots of money, then would you think having a split to reflect kit replacement is worth doing? Just a thought.
Great Vids Rob, a question to someone with your experience, to someone who is going to make the jump to becoming a gardener. When it comes to the main 4 things, mowers/strimmer/hedge/blowers, do you buy the best you can afford, like a Honda izy for example when it comes to mowers or do you start off cheaper but with more tricks like a cobra or similar sub £300 price bracket. Lastly if you go second hand is it a false economy as you’ll be replacing sooner than more expensive new? Would make for a good video topic
I am planning to try cut upto the first weeks in November. And my costumers with gardens cutting back shrubs hedges and leaves this year i told them i will come until everything done unlike me spending the full day at each garden doing everything. I feel that will get me upto December and keep the costumers happy cos they are not paying one big bill for one full day
Can't wait for the grass to stop growing, give me chance to catch up on everything else. Been a good year so far. Hopefully get done by Christmas, January and half of February off.
I have had poor payers. No many , thankfully. They are in the minority. If you feel when meeting the customer that they may not pay. Walk away. All the best.
Afternoon Rob, great video as always. 20 years in business this year, and still plugging away. Any chance you could explain how you advertise on Facebook. Something I’m looking at improving. Many thanks Ian (howes garden services)
Create a Facebook Business Account/ Page. Create a post. Share that post with local groups. There are lots of you tube videos to guide you through. All the best.
For a good few years now, I'm more than happy to stop grass cutting. I honestly get sick of it and would much rather be tidying borders, hedges, autumn pruning etc. One thing I love to do through late autumn and winter is clear a border then collect the leaves, mulch them and blow them onto the border. Looks lovely and feeds the soil.
Brilliantly done. I love maki v leaf mild too.👍🏻
The grass has been a nightmare this year, by the time you've cut its already grown back. Glad its finishing now! Have a good weekend
Thanks, you too!
I cannot be more greatful for your videos rob… you have been the dad I never had… your so honest… you have helped me more than you can ever understand…
Thank you for your kind words.
All depending on how quickly I pass my driving test hopefully I'll be started by this season. Ive been binge watching yourself and a few other gardening channels to help with things such as dealing with bad customers etc. I'll be starting off with mow blow and goes up until winter. Ill be working most winters. I'm also looking at pressure washing driveways etc aswell. It sounds amazing being able to decide whether you work the winter or relax. I love my pike fishing so the winter days off will be happily welcomed. Can picture sitting for a few days on the bank 💷🎣
Good luck with your new business.👍🏻
Finally I see a gardener that is smiling with his eyes wehayyyyy. This man has got it and the bit about asking the dog will we go for a walk brilliant.
Joints and back ache but the man is happy 😊😊😊😊
I try my best. Thank you.👍🏻🙏
I’ve got a heavy workload again up until the start of December mainly hedge cutting. Then I’m looking forward to a few months off! But what’s alarming me is how quickly time is flying by! The seasons are shooting by & turning into years so quickly! Year 8 for me next year. I’m convinced time speeds up as you get older! And damn I’m getting old now!
I agree with you 100 percent. Enjoy your winter break.👍🏻
Its the ratio, ive heard when elderly, time slows right down as you're making the most of the time left if that makes sense
Give it a month off the lawns and onto the leaves and hedges and we'll be wishing we were back on the lawns🤣 I'm hoping for 3 months of snow to have a proper break this winter🤔😅
Your so right. I am looking forward to a break. I love time off.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservicesits refreshing to see someone else who is looking forward to time off. Have a great weekend Rob
Thank you Tom.
Always quite busy up to Christmas after grass cutting, then I don't want anything to do with gardens until March as I'm sick of it. Years ago I used to work through January and February but hated it so now I make sure I make enough money the rest of the year and enjoy some time to myself after Christmas.
Sounds like a great plan. All the best.
Good luck in whatever you do Rob
Thank you .
Hi Rob. I was always relieved once the autumn leaves had finished because it meant I could relax a bit after a hectic season. I used to dread summer as there was little time to sit down. My holidays were always from November to February.
Brilliant. Thank you.
I’ve been gardening in sunny Suffolk on the east coast for the past 7 years and never ever worry about the winter , yes it slows down somewhat but that’s why I work harder in the summer then the winter work just tops up the coffers . Love your videos and enjoy watching watching . I always tell every gardener I meet who moans , there’s plenty of work out there if you want it ! Unlike us there’s plenty who moan but don’t want to put the graft in . Plenty of money to be made if willing to put a decent shift in 👍👍😁
A great comment. Thank you and good luck.
Great video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do! 👍🏻
Hi Rob, right now I’d love to be mowing lawns.
Fair enough I’ve only just started my business and it was a massive gamble, but I’ve been surprised at how much work I’ve got and I think it’s been a good lesson.
I’ve cut some big hedges, cleared Virginia creeper, tidied a couple of gardens for winter, I’ve even picked up some jet washing as well as get some maintenance jobs which I hope I’ll pick up again next year. So in short, I’m looking forward to mowing more lawns next year, but right now there’s still plenty of work to do it’s just really varied, which for me has been a great learning curve.
Pleased for you Alan. All the best going forward.👍🏻
Cheers Rob. I hope you’re having a good weekend.
I love my 3 months ofg. Feet up, no 5.30 starts, crap day time tv, holiday in the sun without worrying your missing out on the grass growing. No nagging customers.. Ahh bliss
Sounds great.
Rob i cant wait til end of season and get a good rest money is made, business is better than ever christmas cant come quick enough, this year ive let plenty of regular mows go and concentrated more on-one off clearouts hedging, trees etc great topics as always Rob keep er lit 👌
Pleased you have been busy Jonny. All the best to you . 👍🏻
Excellent video and information, thanks Rob.
Thank you .
We all need some well deserved active recovery if your full time in this industry,our bodies are only on loan to us,gotta keel the rust from takin hold.great topics 😊
Thank you .👍🏻
Hi Rob another great video, i do like van chat Friday 👍
Thank you James.👍🏻
your a good one Rob
Thank you .
Very good point on letting the bog jobs go if not extra work in winter may as well get the mow blow and fuck offs in and i like the van talk its different and am looking forward to winter i can tell ya !
Thanks Vincent. All the best.
A great video thanks. I look forward to the winter being hopefully slightly easier. Most of our mowing jobs still have a monthly tidy visit during the winter. All the other stuff I do always seems to fill any gaps.
Sounds good Phil. All the best.
Hi Rob! Have enjoyed your videos! Just started doing this professionally. /Eleanor
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your new business.👍🏻
Can't wait till December, I've only had 4 Saturdays off since l8 march , all gardeners earn their winter rest 👍
Sounds great! Thanks.
Great video Rob! Your videos help me a lot, keep up the good work.
Simon
SJH Garden Solutions 🪴
From Kent.
Thank you Simon. All the best with your business.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices You’re welcome Rob, thank you mate, I wish you all the best to man 😁
Great to see you are doing well your a top guy love your chats
Much appreciated👍🏻
Good on you, wouldn’t be bothered about you doing videos on jobs! Enough entertainment from your van videos. 👍
Thanks 👍 appreciate your support.
Nice one, good luck
Thanks, you too!
Rob. Keep the van chats. I spend my days walking up and down other people's gardens. I really don't want to watch some other bloke do it on TH-cam as well.
As for winter work. Nope. That's not for me. But each to there own I guess. Hope to catch up with you at Saltex. What day are you going?
Thanks Gary. I am going on the Wednesday. Hope to see you .👍🏻
I'll be very pleased to stop for three months. Slightly worried as I spent most of my winter savings on a deposit for a bigger van. I've been swamped with work so plan to continue rejecting all enquiries outside my little work area/town of choice. I'm not wasting fuel and driving time next year. Also I don't want any new customers with problematic parking.
Your spot on . All the best and good luck with your new van.
Really enjoyed that pal 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.
I look forward to being semi retired over winter but the last few years I've been just as busy as i am in the summer 🙈
I understand, enjoy the break.
We never turn down grass cutting jobs down Rob. Simply because you lose some thought the year & you chase some who becomes a pain in the ass. We have loads off hedges to take us in to January/ February. Then has you said 1st week in March all kicks off again
Wise words Simon. Thanks 🙏.
Interesting to hear about the 60/40 split in the pound, I might be needing some more advice though as I got told at work this week there’s a strong possibility that I’m going to be redundant come the end of the year 😬, always enjoyed gardening so thinking if it happens I might try a mowing business. Would u say go battery or petrol (think I’d rather petrol) and do u know of any courses/qualifications that might help me, any advice from anyone would be much appreciated, I’m in the south east, thanks
Go petrol. Cheaper , more reliable.
Good luck.
I'd say go battery if you can afford it. Apart from a mower. But everything else, battery. Less weight, less vibrations, less maintenance, no oil to change, no petrol to mix, quieter and all together a more pleasant user experience with less stress on the body. As for reliability. I've never heard of a battery piece of equipment not working immediately when you pull the trigger. Unlike petrol.
RHS level 2 practical horticulture. You have to attend college about half day per week . Not necessary but popular.
Mower - petrol
Blower - petrol
Multi tool, strimmer/hedge cutter/pole saw/edger- battery
That's my setup, I have an electric blower too for light, dry clippings.
@@funkyduckproductions.8844 exactly, battery all the way on everything but the mower, instant power with battery and lighter and user friendly 🙌🏻
As a fellow gardener, i love your videos and have learnt so much from them. I get the 60/40 split, but should you include in that an element for replacing any machines? If you're thinking of upgrading to electric, then as you mentioned, batteries could cost you £3k alone. So, unless your earming pots of money, then would you think having a split to reflect kit replacement is worth doing? Just a thought.
Yes, absolutely . I am happy with my petrol at the moment. We will see what happens next year regarding an investment into battery equipment. 👍🏻
Bet you can’t wait for a break Rob? Will you be doing any videos at Saltex?
Hello Adam.
I won’t be filming during Saltex, just planning to enjoy the day.
All the best.
Rob.
Great Vids Rob, a question to someone with your experience, to someone who is going to make the jump to becoming a gardener. When it comes to the main 4 things, mowers/strimmer/hedge/blowers, do you buy the best you can afford, like a Honda izy for example when it comes to mowers or do you start off cheaper but with more tricks like a cobra or similar sub £300 price bracket. Lastly if you go second hand is it a false economy as you’ll be replacing sooner than more expensive new? Would make for a good video topic
Thank you for that . Watch this space. Good luck.
Hi Rob I know it depends on whats actually involved but what do you charge for winter day rate
Message me Barry. 👍🏻
I am planning to try cut upto the first weeks in November. And my costumers with gardens cutting back shrubs hedges and leaves this year i told them i will come until everything done unlike me spending the full day at each garden doing everything. I feel that will get me upto December and keep the costumers happy cos they are not paying one big bill for one full day
Sounds great! Best of luck.👍🏻
Do you cut wet grass?
Depends how wet. I assess each lawn.👍🏻
not worried just means nowt to jump out of bed for 😏 I'll just walk myself into oblivion.was that you reffing the Grainger park bout.
Which show. I am out most weeks during the season.
Just seen the photo on social media. Yes that’s me. 🥊
Can't wait for the grass to stop growing, give me chance to catch up on everything else. Been a good year so far. Hopefully get done by Christmas, January and half of February off.
Sounds good. All the best.
Have you had any awkward customers Rob that you have had to chase for payment?
I have had poor payers. No many , thankfully.
They are in the minority. If you feel when meeting the customer that they may not pay. Walk away. All the best.
My pleasure perhaps make a video on this subject for any newly self employed gardeners etc Rob
Thank for the idea.
Do some pressure washing at the start of the season pal.
It’s something I have definitely thought about. All the best.
Hi Rob
Don’t you put all your van expenses,machinery purchases,workwear,fuel, etc against your tax ?
Thanks all the best.
Yes I do, still need to pay 20 percent on the profit above your allowance. All the best.
you need spend something on machinery else your going pay alot of tax
I understand your thought process. You only receive 20 percent reduction on your overall tax bill.
Sometimes it’s all about balance.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices its like reducing all your prices by 20% to your customers 🤔😉
Thank you for the advice.
Afternoon Rob, great video as always. 20 years in business this year, and still plugging away. Any chance you could explain how you advertise on Facebook. Something I’m looking at improving. Many thanks
Ian (howes garden services)
Create a Facebook Business Account/ Page.
Create a post.
Share that post with local groups.
There are lots of you tube videos to guide you through.
All the best.
Thanks Rob, slowly building that Facebook customer base