A local brief makes a difference
Gardeners in Edinburgh.
A private lawn and a shared Edinburgh back green need different arrangements before gardening can begin. Tell us who can authorise the work, how the space is reached and which parts of the garden are included.
Free to request. Providers price the work, access and waste removal; you choose whether to book.
Include your neighbourhood
For requests in Edinburgh, tell us where the property is — for example Morningside, Newington, Leith, Portobello, Corstorphine, Trinity — and give the full postcode. Availability is checked for your address.
Get agreement for shared spaces
For a shared back green, establish who has agreed the work and who will communicate with the gardener. A quote request should identify the precise area and approved tasks; it should not assume every neighbour wants the same changes. If a factor, landlord or owners’ group needs to approve a price, explain that before arranging a visit.
Describe access through the building
If equipment must pass through a stair, close or shared entrance, include photos and measurements of restrictive points. Agree keys, times and protection for shared areas directly with the provider. A back green can be straightforward to mow once reached, but the route in and the movement of cuttings may change the labour involved.
Plan around the work, not a fixed calendar
Ask for a maintenance schedule that responds to your garden’s growth and the conditions on the day. Exposed planting, sheltered borders and shaded grass may need different attention within the same property. Tell the gardener which areas are most important and discuss rescheduling if the planned work cannot be done appropriately.
Confirm collection for your own address
Edinburgh’s council garden-waste service has its own arrangements and permit information. Check your household position before instructing a gardener to leave material for collection. For a shared space, also agree which household or communal arrangement can accept it. Include separate removal in the quote if the cuttings cannot stay.
Your garden. Your choice.
What does your Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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.
Garden maintenance
Keep an established garden under control with visits planned around the jobs you need. Request regular care or a single maintenance visit without committing to a package.
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 tidy-up
Bring an untidy garden back into shape before a new season, a house move or time outdoors. Build a one-off job list around what matters most to you.
Weeding & weed control
Get help with weeds in beds, borders and other garden areas. Explain whether you want hand removal, a longer-term management plan or advice on regrowth.
Questions about gardening in Edinburgh
Will the gardener bring equipment through a stair?
The provider must assess the route first. Send photos, mention narrow turns and steps, and agree a safe approach rather than assuming all equipment can pass through.
Is Edinburgh’s garden-waste permit included in a gardening quote?
No. A household council collection arrangement is separate from a private gardening quote. Ask who will remove material and check the council’s current requirements.
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.