Gardeners in York.

Take a record before changing the inherited garden

Photograph the whole space and identify what you already know you want to retain. Ask for unfamiliar plants to be assessed before removal, especially where a dormant-looking bed may contain valued planting. Show old waste and stored objects separately. A first visit can focus on usable access and routine care while larger choices wait, rather than committing immediately to clearing everything the previous occupier left.

York’s subscription sticker stays with its registered property

City of York Council’s terms say garden-waste stickers are valid only at their registered address and cannot be transferred. Someone moving home needs to reapply at the new property; an existing sticker may be left for the incoming occupants. Confirm the current arrangement for the garden you are booking. Do not assume your former address’s subscription covers the new home or that any sticker you find is still valid.

Source: City of York Council — Garden Waste Subscription Scheme terms →

Separate unwanted belongings from plant arisings

List items such as containers, supports and furniture that should stay, be moved or be assessed for removal. Confirm ownership and authority if a landlord or seller’s belongings are involved. Ask the quote to name any mixed-waste handling outside the gardening scope. Show the loading route and whether access arrangements changed with the move, including gates that need a key or permission.

Use the first visit to establish a manageable baseline

A sample brief could mow the accessible lawn, reopen a route to storage and weed a marked area while retaining uncertain plants for assessment. Ask for a separate proposal for later routine care. Send the new York postcode and recent pictures through WhatsApp. Gardeners set their prices and the team checks suitability and availability for that exact address and scope.