Garden services in Benoni price their visits very differently, mostly because each one includes different things. Use this checklist to compare them.
Usually included
- mowing the lawn
- edging along beds and paving
- weeding beds
- sweeping up and bagging clippings
Often extra
- Removing garden refuse. The item most often left out of a quote.
- Hedge and shrub trimming (sometimes only monthly)
- Fertilising, weed spraying and pest control
- Planting, compost and new plants
- Cleaning gutters, pools and paving
How often?
With Benoni's summer rains, lawns grow fast from about October to March. Weekly or fortnightly visits are common then, and monthly is often enough in the dry winter months. Ask whether the price changes by season.
Questions to ask
- What exactly does one visit include?
- Do you bring your own equipment and fuel?
- Is refuse removed, and is that extra?
- Will the same team come each time?
Frequently asked questions
How often should a garden service come in Benoni?
Weekly in summer (roughly October to March), when lawns grow fast. Fortnightly or monthly is usually enough in winter, when kikuyu lawns go dormant.
Does the garden service take the garden refuse away?
Many do for normal clippings from each visit, but large piles, branches and full bakkie loads are often charged extra. Ask before you sign up.
Do I have to supply the equipment?
Most garden services bring their own mowers, trimmers and fuel. Some cheaper options expect you to supply equipment, so check when comparing prices.
Is there a contract?
Many work month to month with a short notice period. Ask about the notice period and whether the price changes between summer and winter.