A local brief makes a difference
Gardeners in Kensington and Chelsea.
For gardening in Kensington and Chelsea, describe the planting you value and the result you want to maintain. A private courtyard, established border or authorised garden-square request needs a precise scope and a practical access plan.
Free to request. Providers price the work, access and waste removal; you choose whether to book.
Include your neighbourhood
For requests in Kensington and Chelsea, tell us where the property is — for example Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, North Kensington, Earl’s Court — and give the full postcode. Availability is checked for your address.
Begin with the planting you want to preserve
For a Chelsea or Notting Hill garden, identify valued plants and screening before asking for a tidy. Explain whether the aim is to maintain shape, open a path or renovate an area. Send close-ups where identification matters, and ask the gardener to explain the timing of any proposed reduction. Replacement planting and materials should be chosen deliberately, with a stated allowance and a plan for care after the visit.
The borough has a distinct one-off option for garden squares
Kensington and Chelsea’s current garden-waste guidance includes a large one-off collection option for residents, community groups and garden squares, separate from the regular subscription. Check the booking and bag allowance before arranging a collective tidy. The service excludes items such as plant pots, wire ties and soil. Agree the gardener’s removal responsibilities separately rather than assuming a household or group collection covers every part of a professional job.
Make the garden’s authority and access part of the brief
For a garden square or shared Earl’s Court space, obtain the responsible committee or manager’s approval and provide their agreed instructions. Say who can admit contractors and approve changes. A small private garden also needs the carrying route and loading arrangements recorded. Photograph fragile surfaces, narrow doors and steps, and ask how the provider proposes to protect them while working and taking material out.
Compare the proposed standard of care
Ask each gardener to describe the actual tasks, retained planting and final clean-up. If you want ongoing attention, separate regular work from occasional pruning and planting improvements. Request relevant experience for the plants and work involved, then review the agreed scope and payment terms. Share the exact Kensington and Chelsea postcode through WhatsApp so the team can check suitable participating providers and their availability.
Your garden. Your choice.
What does your Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea
Can a garden-square group arrange an occasional council green-waste collection?
The borough’s current guidance lists a large one-off option for garden squares and community groups as well as residents. Check booking, allowed bags and accepted material.
Can wire plant ties and old pots go with the cuttings?
Kensington and Chelsea excludes wire ties and plant pots from its garden-waste collection. Identify them separately in the work and removal brief.
How should I request care of established planting?
Mark what must remain, show close-ups and ask the gardener to explain suitable work and timing. Keep renovation or replacement planting separate from routine care.
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.