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Gardeners in Chatham.
For a Chatham lawn and hedge job, do not assume extra sacks can be left beside an existing brown bin. Tell the provider the usable collection capacity and ask how the complete load from a larger cut will be handled.
Free to request. Providers price the work, access and waste removal; you choose whether to book.
Include your neighbourhood
Include the neighbourhood and full postcode when you message us about your Chatham garden. Mention any access arrangements that could affect the visit.
Show the size of the cut before choosing a waste plan
Photograph every hedge face included and the lawn’s current growth. State whether the hedge needs its shape maintained or a larger change assessed. Include existing waste and how much space remains in any proposed household container. The garden’s floor area alone does not show the volume of hedge arisings, so avoid comparing offers that assume different amounts will be left behind.
Medway ended routine collection of extra garden waste beside bins
Medway Council’s guidance says that from 2 June 2025 it no longer collects extra garden waste that does not fit in the brown bin. It directs residents with regular excess to options including an additional-bin subscription, composting or a recycling-centre visit. For a Chatham gardening quote, confirm the actual eligible arrangement and request a provider-removal option if the agreed arisings exceed it. Old habits of leaving extra sacks are not a current waste plan.
Source: Medway Council — House with front garden collection guidance →
Specify all faces and the final hedge shape
Tell the gardener which sides can be accessed and whether any part crosses a boundary. Ask for relevant assessment before major reduction and confirm authority for the work. The quote should describe gathering from both sides where included, carrying and disposal. If an extra load is revealed, require agreement before the price changes rather than discovering an uncollected pile afterwards.
Compare the work and the cleared surfaces
An example could mow and edge the lawn, trim the agreed accessible hedge faces and take away the full resulting load. Ask whether the path and driveway are cleared of clippings at handover. Send the Chatham postcode and detailed pictures through WhatsApp. Providers price the scope and the team checks suitability and availability for the actual garden and access arrangements.
Your garden. Your choice.
What does your Chatham garden need?
Tell us what needs doing. Providers set their own prices and you decide whether to book.
Choose the gardening work
Read the service guide, then add your Chatham postcode when requesting a quote. Prices are set by providers for the actual work.
Garden clearance
Clear unwanted growth and green waste so you can use your garden again. Describe what needs cutting, what should stay and what needs taking away.
Lawn mowing & grass cutting
Get a one-off cut or a regular mowing arrangement for your lawn. Include strimming, edging and clipping removal in the request if you want them priced together.
Hedge cutting & trimming
Request a trim, reshape or reduction for your hedge. Share its approximate height and length so gardeners can assess the equipment, access and work involved.
Garden waste removal
Arrange collection of garden material that is already cut, bagged or piled up. List the materials and loading access so the quote covers the actual collection.
Questions about gardening in Chatham
Can I leave extra garden sacks beside my Chatham brown bin?
Medway’s current guidance says extra waste that does not fit in the bin is no longer routinely collected. Confirm a suitable alternative before a larger gardening job creates that excess.
Does a hedge quote include collecting cuttings from the far side?
Ask for the faces, access and gathering area to be named. Work across a boundary needs the relevant agreement and should not be assumed from a photograph of one side.
What if I need a bigger hedge reduction rather than a trim?
Describe the intended change and ask for assessment before agreeing it. A major reduction may change the method, checks and removal load compared with maintaining the existing shape.
Your garden. Your choice.
Ready to get your garden sorted?
Tell us what needs doing. Providers set their own prices and you decide whether to book.