IM DONE WITH RAIN AND CHEAP CLIENTS ( KNOW YOUR WORTH )!!!!

[@jeremyminns5627]

Having to explain yourself and being undervalued in this back breaking work.with thousand of pounds of equipment and offering a trust worthy 100% platinum service. Theres more gardens then gardeners/ground maintenance operatives rule,don't forget that they need us more then us needing them.😊

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Jeremy this is very true my friend the running costs and cost of our equipment is more than clients realise all my mowers and tools cost more than my car lol If they are bad let them go and fill the gap with people who understand and respect your business and service Hope life’s treating you well

[@danielwalsh4354]

Im based in the northwest and rain had been a pain here but i have been able to get a cut on all 60 or so clients lawns. My only saving grace has been a 21inch lightweight honda and taking it easy on the turns. No complaints from any clients. They might not get stripes but its a lot better than being overgrown. An estate we look after that usually i get my ferris zero turn on has been push mowed and its not actually taken as long as i expected so they arent just small lawns. Pretty successful March with the conditions being how they are but definitley ready for some dry days. Well done getting rid of the cheap client. Took me 7 years to get customers im happy with that appreciate what we do, its at a point where each year we accept 2-3 extra jobs to fill in any house moves or deaths sadly and then we are back at full. Wish you all the best bud. Despite doing it all week i still find myself enjoying watching you do the same as me 😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Daniel I love to watch other gardening channels too mate it’s just the fact we’ve all got similar stuff going on I think I normally do mowing with my hayter but I’m buying an etesia pro 46 today just so that I can get on lawns even when wet so that I can keep ontop of gardens well lawns the beds are looking good at most of my jobs now Have a great weekend mate thanks for checking in

[@bradroller6072]

Those beds look terrific 👏🏻👏🏻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks Brad it does make a huge impact on the garden 👌🏼 Thanks for watching mate

[@katetyke]

Hi, new subscriber here from Yorkshire. I enjoy your videos. Good for you knowing your worth and being self employed plus taking orders from no-one. 😊 You work hard with great results. Looking forward to watching more. Take care

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate thank you so much for subscribing it’s really great to have you here Have a fantastic weekend 🙏

[@backyarddosser]

Really good work on the weeding, looks fantastic.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks mate it’s all we can do at the mo makes a big difference

[@simisocks8362]

Good for you, personally I would of jacked the job, you do such a great job, you deserve to be paid over &beyond what you charge.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

The jobs gone now and been replaced buddy I’d love to earn alittle more

[@gdns_by_gaths5994]

fair play for having the balls to walk away, right time to do it too as once the weather sorts itself out im sure you'll fill the gap with better customers.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate I filmed this on Monday just gone and have filed the gap with three new smaller jobs so I think timing was good as loads of people calling about gardening work at the mo I’d like a few little get in get out grass cuts to fit around my regular maintenance work Have a super weekend let’s hope it drys up abit soon

[@RobWalker-r9c]

Well done for walking away Pete your worth more than that mate The rains really slowing me down at the mo I’ve got so many lawns to cut and just simply can’t This weathers got to change soon Thanks for chatting the other day pleased you’ve got more vids coming out next week can’t wait to see your new mower next week 👌🏼

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I know mate I’ve just taken on 3 new jobs to replace that one and they pay more money so happy days

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m buzzing for the new mower

[@Rose_19911]

hello mate, good vids… keep your head up & don’t take any muppets on 💪🏼 customers will take your kindness for weakness

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate thanks for kind words I agree with you sometimes we do nice things or go the extra mile but clients can take advantage Hope you’ve had a great day mate

[@robertclarkson3499]

Been tough over here in northern irleand with the rain too. Think the last few years people have just completely lost their marbels expecting manual labour for pennies 😅

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Agree mate everyone wants something for nothing

[@markkitashima3498]

Beautiful work Pete, I totally agree with your point on what you’re worth 👊

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Cheers mark hope your enjoying the sunshine in the us mate

[@markkitashima3498]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 believe it or not Pete it was raining hard and the morning was cold and cloudy and I’m in Santa Monica 😂 California , but here for family rather then the weather, last day today and just off to bed as it’s 1:30 am and I need a few hours sleep 😂 flying back to UK on Sunday, been a epic trip that’s for sure 👌🏻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@markkitashima3498 nice mate safe travels buddy 👌🏼 enjoy your last day

[@tiffpickford9722]

I think we all fall into the trap of wanting big gardens on our books as it looks impressive, but tbh they usually are the most hassle and the owners as nice as they are have more important things to deal with than the hard work the gardeners put in so that they can go on holidays or visit their second homes. Guaranteed they will query the invoice because you have spent hours in their garden to keep on top of everything and this could be a big chunk of your monthly income in their hands. Not worth it Pete. You do a good job so use your skills and hard work on someone who appreciates it and knows your worth. I would recommend you suggest to all of your clients that they need to mulch their beds with organic matter as that will improve those clay soils you have to deal with. Good job for the winter months 👍 Keep up the good work and don’t feel in anyway stupid about that job, just lose it and move on. Good to see premium bond lifting your spirits

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi tiff thank you for the kind words and your right I’ve got 6 or 7 big jobs so loosing that one with all its hassles wasn’t such a loss and I’ve got another one which ends this year as the house is being sold and it’s one I’ve wanted to drop but pays well so I’ll hold that for now The rest of my big jobs are great and the clients are lovely and pay me quickly and they always talk and so it’s ok I’ve got enough other work to keep me going and few new smaller jobs I’ve taken on recently so I’ll be filming in those gardens soon I’ll take that tip onboard for winter work on the beds Have a nice weekend mate

[@tiffpickford9722]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 cheers mate you too.

[@FromLawtoGardening]

Great job mate x

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thank you hope your keeping well

[@christianmorrison8688]

Would you used a petrol hover mower...on these wet grass ?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

100% a great option or tho there was so much dog poo it would make a right mess on our tools and we shouldn’t have to deal with that

[@jonherring2143]

Absolutely. The going rate is what it is. Not your fault they have a big garden. Ive found now that im better off doing 3 small gardens on the same street for £25/30 each than i am doing hours on the big jobs. Downside is the smaller ones generally dont have winter work.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi John completely agree I’ve always tried to have a good mix of jobs big and small just so I’ve got something for the winter months Have a great weekend mate thanks for watching 😃

[@jonherring2143]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 You too mate. Love the channel. Work on my own and it's really helpful to see that we all have alot of the same troubles throughout the week. Keep up the good work!

[@garethdavies791]

Job well done, good for you stick to your guns you know your worth.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks Gareth 100% mate 💪🏼

[@craigpykitt2473]

Ayup Pete ,your right about the weather starting to really do my head in ,we had to stop cutting earlier than normal in the beginning of October then it's done nothing but rain since our grass is like yours long, lush and thick just need to get on it and cut it, and as for people talking to us gardeners like shit it seems like no one has any respect for us but it's a job many people don't like/can't be arsed to do but want to pay very little or think we are stupid should have told her to f**k off keep smilin😊 all the best Craig

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Craig agree with all of this mate so many people do think little of us and we just seem to take it on the chin and keep plodding on Hopefully it will dry out soon enough mate Thanks for watching have a great week ahead

[@carolgadles7045]

Pete same thing here in Massachusetts, the rain is continuous. Start working on what I need to do, then it rains, repeating pattern every week. I feel so bad for all you guys trying to just do your job and make money in this ##### weather. Anyways good for you dropping this property, and getting 3 more. The garden you weeded looked amazing ✨✨✨✨✨. BMW, you deserve it and worked hard for it, car is amazing. Hopefully next week brings sunshine everyday. Have a good weekend. Hi Leon, good job !!!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi carol thank you for the kind words it’s been tough in the rain but we keep plodding on hopefully the sun shows itself soon The cars lovely expensive to tax and ensure but I don’t mind Have a super weekend 😃

[@Andrew-ds9ms]

Good move on the etesia, i have one and there is no stopping it, definitely need to get a speed up kit on it however, enjoy 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Andrew that will be done on the mower to speed it up looking forward to using it Have a super weekend thanks for watching mate

[@anthonyrowberry3154]

Borders look nice mate 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks Anthony it’s time consuming work but we like the results 👌🏼

[@andydarwin9785]

Whats the going rate like ?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s based on age and experince but £25-£40 down my area buddy

[@Bensgardenmaintenance19]

Nice video Pete , if your not happy with that job then close the door on it more will open and for the better , rain really is doing my head in mate gets you down so behind on lawn care some gardens still await their 1st cut others so free draining I’ve been cutting them since February strange . Quoted a lawn quote other day 5 x lawns on one property quoted £40 waste in their bins and they came back with we only budgeted for £25 for this , sorry can’t do it .

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate thanks for watching Your right always best to do what works for your business gaps are filled quickly People want things done too cheap best to let it go Ben

[@StephenCheeseGardenServices]

Ben, on FaceBook Some one was looking for a gardener to do there garden, The comment wasn't up that long and there were 33 recommendation , I said to my wife , I've got no chance of getting any work , Every one's a gardener now🤣 Good comment , Had tones of time wasters this year , I am expecting more as I am advertising three times as much as normal. Steve

[@Bensgardenmaintenance19]

@@StephenCheeseGardenServices hi Steve to be honest I tend to stay away from posts on Facebook as there really not the type of work I tend for as it’s normally they want things done for next to nothing like one the other day saying she can other £12.50 an hour . I have a website which has picked up work but apart from that I don’t really advertise but still get calls and emails but can’t really take any more on , but for future reference I’d happily pass on your details

[@onthemowwithjoe.7664]

That’s it give them the Maxwell treatment and get rid. I let one go last year because of dog poo. You made a good job of them beds👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Cheers buddy sometimes you’ve got to get rid of a few that take this piss and never clear dog poo and also under pay and under value your work I’ve since dropped them and taken on a few better ones and so far I’ve made the right choice 🙌🏼

[@shanecantwell227]

Good for you Pete. If it was just o e point then not an issue but it’s not just one thing. The rain is incessant, still next week is looking dryer 🤞

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Shane it bugged me for awhile but then everything happened that day and I was like what am I doing especially when all my others pay my rates Dryer weather would be lovely

[@williamfrasermilne]

Nice neat work looking good on that jobs. Regarding the dog poo issue just not on I would have done the same you do not need that. Some folk just have no clue as you said better off without them. Keep up the good work.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Appreciate the kind words buddy dog poo is a big no no and rightly so Thanks for watching mate

[@RealGreenGardening]

Agree don’t be fooled by big gardens if you aren’t earning your normal rate.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

They talked me down and because I knew them for years I done it but with the dog poo crap money and cleaners telling me what to do and the rain I just saw red mist and thought what am I doing I’ve literally dropped that job and taken on three smaller ones which pay more a month so happy days Have a great weekend mate

[@neilhatton6018]

I’ve missed ya! I hear you Pete about what you were saying.. I had a bit of a “day” today.. I think it’s the older I’m getting. I’m way too nice, like you. I need to get more ruthless for sure. I’m often killing myself and for what. I liked your rant it cheered me up 😂 I’m sick to the back teeth today, one of those.. what I need is a bloody good hug 😂😂 yeah this weather isn’t helping any. I NEED to get smarter.. work smarter.. because days like I’ve had today make me question going to work. The money was ok.. but it isn’t only about the money, on one hand it is, it is and it isn’t. I prefer days such as I am happy in my work, like you’re doing your hobby whilst getting paid, today didn’t fit that bill. Thanks for listening 😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

We all have these days mate and as others have said to me it’s almost a case of if they knock you down on price at the start then we shouldn’t take it on however at that time we might need the job. What I’ll do moving forward is walk away from penny pinchers and leave the gap for someone who will pay my rate Have a nice weekend and great week hope we get some dryer weather

[@neilhatton6018]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 When can we go for a pint? 😅

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@neilhatton6018 we’re make it happen mate where are you based again

[@neilhatton6018]

@THETATTOOGARDENER83 We genuinely should. Be good for the gardener KZbin community. Wimbledon.. Good transport links however, remind me of your good self?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@neilhatton6018 I’m in Loxwood Billingshurst’s area mate

[@adamslawnandgardencare9403]

Couple of points that hit home with me as I’m in the same business. Dog shit is an absolute no no and shouldn’t be tolerated ever. It’s disgusting and a health hazard and I’m a dog owner, it shows what people really think of you! You like me are a skilled tradesman and deserve to be paid accordingly end of. Cheap tradies are cheap for a reason! I feel your pain with the weather, I’m on the West Sx coast and it’s now only starting to dry out. Miles behind v last years income. Love your work, I’m all mowing, treatments and hedging never been into the detail work you do. Great post.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Adam thanks for the comment mate really appreciate it It’s nice you can relate to what I’m saying buddy I’m happy to have let it go tbh I’m worth more than that

[@WayneJones-dk1ez]

You said it at about 9:19, your too nice, people with money always seem to be this way, you get more £ for your hour with the old lady down the road and probably more appreciation.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Wayne this is very true the oldies really do value our work a lot more than some of our younger clients I always go the extra mile for the old lady down the road

[@WayneJones-dk1ez]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Keep believing in your self worth!! Look forward to more of your videos in the future... oh and btw please dont let the gooners win the league 😀

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@WayneJones-dk1ez we need your help with that mate and dare I say it but Chelsea and Utd to get something out of them too lol Thanks for the support on the channel mate really appreciate it hope spurs get top 4 🙌🏼

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Well done Pete I know what you mean about the weather! I’m the same got a few lawns I’ve not managed to even cut yet and they are long!!😬 If they won’t pay your going rate I’m sure you will fill the time. I know what you mean with the dog mess, I have a small lawn I cut thats rented and always covered! I stoped cutting it last year and told him I would do it again when clear. Guess what went to do a first cut and it’s covered again so might need another chat otherwise it’s going as we don’t need that!!😩😅👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mark I think you should sack that o e off mate it sounds like they’ll never change Let’s hope for a dry week I’m looking forward to trying out my new mower 💪🏼

[@DJC995]

Hi Pete how many mowers can you fit in the X5😀😀 Nice the weathers got to improved soon 🤞 Have a good week thanks again

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m not sure I’d be aloud lol 😂 I really hope it does improve mate it’s been awful recently

[@realsteellawncare8167]

Do you have a email where I can ask questions.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate best way is to follow my Instagram and dm me I’ll reply on that bud My links should be on the description of the video 🙌🏼

[@timward3912]

You have done the right thing getting rid Pete.they are not going to get many gardeners prepared to put up with the dog shit. It's a lack of respect on there behalf. Great videos.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Cheers Tim appreciate the kind words and your right it’s a huge problem especially with so much of it Have a blessed weekend mate 🙏

[@nancywells5626]

Hello Pete, It's almost like you should take a picture of the gates going in and out with your phone to prove it wasn't you leaving them open, especially if there is another contractor on site. I would be tempted to take photos of all the doggie doo in the yard with your phone and text them to your client. Perhaps this is one of the other jobs the housekeeper is blowing off while she is watching Days of Our Lives. Oh yeah, you and your help did a beautiful job weeding out those flower beds.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Nancy I’ve let the client go and moved onto some new clients Dog poo is the worst tho That was big Al he’s great at flower bed work

[@nancywells5626]

I think by you letting them go so you can take on others that will pay you your worth will allow more peace of mind for you in the future. Best wishes to you and Al.@@THETATTOOGARDENER83

[@adamrobinson2696]

You are good at what you do for sure! I’m my experience, like you said working in large gardens just isn’t worth it! Also, in my experience most (not all) people with lots of money and large properties want something for nothing. Like you also mentioned, don’t have such a large property if you don’t want to invest in maintenance. Fu*k them off mate, you will quickly fill the slot.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi bud 100% agree it’s always the way I’ve seen it before however I stupidly agreed to it on this one but everything started to annoy me and it just blow up on mo day when I filmed this so I walk away from the job I’ve since filed the space with three more good size gardens that are in better condition and easy to maintain Have a nice weekend mate

[@adamrobinson2696]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 yes mate! When you are as good as your business, it’s easy to fill slots. I call them one out and one in! 🤣 Got that with a new lawn cut this week. They questioned why I charged £35 for 40 mins work. Bear in mind, they had a medium sized front and back lawn with fiddly areas. It’s amazing as they accepted the quote, then question it! Sent them a polite email explaining I think they should look for someone cheaper and all the best. Replaced them the very next day. Have a good weekend as well!

[@Liverpool1ne]

Don’t forget they are also paying for your expertise and experience 👍🏻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Exactly this mate

[@swiss300173]

Fair play, I wouldn’t stand for that kind of craic 👍🏻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

We shouldn’t have to mate we’re there to do a job and we know what we’re doing Have a good week mate

[@bradroller6072]

It’s been 6 days of shit weather here to in the Midwest USA. Ground is saturated can’t mow. One foot in front of the other brother 👊🏻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Oh god so it’s bad for you guys too in the us yeah that’s it mate one step at a time Hope life’s treating you well bud

[@markderbyshire5394]

whats your watch mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s a Ben Sherman watch mate

[@acutabovegardeningservices1957]

I had one similar size and he just wanted the lawn cut with my ride on. I quoted £70 after a few cuts he asked me to go round thr edge with a push mower which was extra but I did it, then he said I'd like to pay you £20ph instead, I couldn't believe it. In my experience the big gardens aren't worth it and the people think they should pay the same as customers with small gardens, as for the cleaner mate put your foot down straight away.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi bud thanks for sharing your story I’ve heard similar we live in a mad world were everyone expects something for nothing I’ll never let a cleaner or anyone tell me what to do I’ve always had this my business my rules and if they don’t like it then it’s a bye from me

[@paulhiggins9492]

Fuck em, this channel will get you loads of work, you seem a cracking fella, good luck, well said you.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thank you Paul appreciate the kind words mate Thanks for watching

[@paulhiggins9492]

Thanks, pity I'm up in Cheshire

[@davegill7614]

I bet it was you who left my gate open Pete 😅😅😅....ahh don't let people get to ta mate..doing a great job...know your worth mate😊

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m convinced I shut it but the fact the other chap went through after me he could have made sure it was shut But never mind it’s done now lol Definitely know my worth and it’s more than what they paid me Have a great weekend Dave

[@davegill7614]

@THETATTOOGARDENER83 you too buddy keep smiling 😃

[@markderbyshire5394]

Big jobs are a a drama .Business is like a roundabout people get on and off all the time .Good luck mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s very much like that some big jobs can be ok tho you just have to get the right clients I’ve like a good mix of big and small Have a nice weekend mark

[@marclaw4511]

Big houses are a painI charge per visit and not by the hour.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I think it’s the best way I’ve always done hourly but it doesn’t work I’d rather set price per visit

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Really good honest video. Its not easy to admit on youtube when youve settled for less money as you know youll always get one or two stupid comments. But its the reality of it, weve probably all done sinilar stuff, especially in the early days. Id have done the same with that garden. And the more the weather keeps up like this the more im thinking those bigger gardens just arent worth it. Its so much easier to fit in the small/medium grass cuts in and around your day. Far harder as you know to do the bigger ones. Granted ive got nothing like it on the scale of this one youve just sacked off but it seems a hassle. Brilliant video 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s never easy to admit you’ve made a mistake but I did and by highlighting it on video it might stop others making the same mistake as me taking on something so big when I’ve been knocked down on price I’ve since replaced it with three smaller jobs mate and it’s going to be a lot less hassle and stressful as this big one would have been Thanks for watching Adam keep up the great work your end buddy 🙌🏼 have a nice weekend mate 😃

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 nice one mate, glad you've replaced it already. Yeah just doing my best given the weather. Next week is looking OK up here anyway 🤞

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@TheGreyGardener1990 I think it’s better for us too mate with the odd shower but I’ve got the etesia this afternoon so I’ll see if it’s up to wet grass

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 should be good 👍

[@christianmorrison8688]

Keep an eye on the cleaner....her chap wants to be the new gardener ....

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

He can have it I’ve taken on three new clients this week and for better money mate If the cleaners fella takes it on he’ll never get ontop of it with lack of tools or experience he’ll also be working for less than I was so good luck to him

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks for watching mate have a super weekend

[@kylecook5892]

Massively feel your pain with this, especially with all the dog mess 💩 hoping this rain goes soon, I love what we do but it's really soul crushing when there's nothing we can do regarding weather. You did have me laughing with the "and she's just sat there watching TV" 😆 Keep up the videos, good to know others are having the same issues, means we'll all get there soon!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

The dog poo was horrendous and everywhere you couldn’t turn for almost treading in it and with that long grass You wouldn’t want to strim for obvious reasons nor should anyone get poo on their mowers hands feet etc Mate she was sat watching the tv then had the nerve to ask me to get on with work whilst having my lunch I had just had enough that day

[@kylecook5892]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 did the right thing, we have to have our limits and more importantly our self respect. Like you said, if we wanted to be told what to do we'd go work for Tesco. Had to walk away from a job that brought me in a lot of money, all because of the dog muck. Was spending the first half hour cleaning that up and still missed some, all over my equipment just had to say enough is enough. Keep going, love the videos

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@kylecook5892 thanks mate really appreciate the kind words 🙌🏼😎

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

i find it much easier to ask for £45-50 for a couple of hours rather than £250 for a full day ?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Agree it’s definitely easier asking for smaller amounts people tend to just pay without questioning

[@t008mx]

if your schedule is full , then up the price for those customers that are below your rate , if they whine , free transfer , you have slots free for new customers at the correct price , more profit for you , also when joe blogs try to tell you to do something , the reply is "that's not on the schedule will have to order a change request , that will incurs an extra cost " , usually shuts them up

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Wise words yeah that’s why I’ve let this job go and I’ve actually taken on some smaller jobs but the moneys way better so worth my while doing 💪🏼

[@tthhoommaass11223344]

hes back :P

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Tom cheers dude yeah last few weeks have been manic despite the rain life’s abit like that at work and home never really seem to not be doing something lol Thanks for checking in mate

[@tthhoommaass11223344]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 same mate. Have got most of my first cuts done. But still wet. Twenty20 Deg here today though 🤠. Right to walk away from that one. I had one like that huge average. But didn't want to pay for it to be maintained

[@ElegantBeauty2024]

Think your find I have a BMW X5 and with your driving your lucky I let you drive it😂 In all seriousness I’m so glad you walked away from that big job never be scared of walking away from people who don’t value you❤

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Like that is it 😂 Thank you and I agree I’ll never let anyone talk me down on price again 💚

[@StephenCheeseGardenServices]

Nice tunes Buddy , Reminds me of Shaun of the dead weirdly 🤣👍 Were all spending a lot of time on our knees this spring weeding Thats all I was doing today at one of my NO filming gardens😉 Great Video as always !!! Thanks Steve🐌

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks Steven lovely to chat on the phone last night mate Thanks for watching the video 🙌🏼 have a nice weekend mate

[@StephenCheeseGardenServices]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Cheers off to mow a puddle💪

[@AbbasReef]

£40 plus vat per hr per person in Berkshire. always being told i am too expensive but we are always busy. Work smart, dont be a busy fool! especially when it has not stopped raining for 12 months.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate we’ve got a company round our way that charge that but most are between £25-£30 an hour per man For a small company we don’t do too bad it was just this client we did cheaper however not anymore I won’t be do favours for anyone without charging my rates I’m a business not a charity Have a great weekend buddy

[@TKG]

I have just cut my customers lawn with a walk behind, he usually uses a ride on but just can't get on the lawn, and where he tips the grass, its a quagmire

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi reas it’s been a long wet period of rain and it’s definitely put the mowing behind but soon as the sun does come out it’s going to go berserk like rocket fuel Getting a new mower tomorrow etesia pro 46

[@StephenCheeseGardenServices]

Word of the day! "quagmire" , I love that word, I will try my best to work it in to my next bit of filming🤣

[@ewanwaite788]

I hate when customers disturb me whilst I am eating my lunch! Especially if it really isn’t necessary. Maybe suggest a serious price increase, in the new year? They can take it or leave it. Sounds like you may not be fussed about leaving this job

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@ewanwaite788 I actually didn’t go back after doing this video I couldn’t bring myself to do it I wanted to fill the gap with someone who wouldn’t haggle

[@ewanwaite788]

@ good for you. I don’t understand the whole haggling aspect. You wouldn’t go into Sainsbury’s and expect them to lower their prices. We’ve all got bills to pay

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@ exactly this mate it drives us all mad

[@neilgreen9285]

Just watched the rest of your video and you are right and justified in what you say move on I have some lovely customers that make me happy and also feed me lunch how lovely anyway I had lawns to do yesterday but I had a mercy call from one of my customers about her slippery pathway so I only took my Karcher K5 thinking it was just a path, I ended up doing the whole drive steps and paths with my Karcher it was painful 😆 I have a professional honda one that would have taken 3hrs max I stuck it out with the.karcher 8hrs 😂 I was fxxked lol. Anyway she said how much and because she is so nice I said £50 she said no way and paid £100 still cheap I know but she is so nice she always feeds me lunch and chocolate lol. And I missed all my lawns yesterday hers being one of them.

[@neilgreen9285]

Ps here in Cornwall most lawns are okay to cut just some that are built on flood planes are squishy. I moved here 3yrs ago from Portsmouth

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I spent all day jet washing yesterday with my k5 so can relate I was soaked to the bone lol

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Do you get loads of rain down in the West Country mate

[@neilgreen9285]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Yes mate it never seems to stop raining at the moment.

[@neilgreen9285]

I love your honest comments about customers and people you say it how it is, and I wouldn't take shit from a cleaner and am totally pissed off with dog shit lawns I told everyone before the season if I had to clear any up I would charge extra

[@stevieb6173]

yeah I'm in yorkshire and you are so right , customers take the piss they really do , they want you to do everything for nothing , they dont recognise it as a skill , I've passed all my certs, worked at a reputable garden centre and basically I just work to live , no savings , it's pretty crap really , dont know why I bother , £20 an hour and next year it will be £25 and if they dont want then they can go, I havent that long left before retirement , I dont do all the hours god sends any more , 7 hours a day is enough , 8 more years and I am done , so good look to you mate I know what it's like 👍👍👍👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate thanks for the kind words it can be sold destroying sometimes I try to be very selective about who I work for Definitely do £25 an hour your worth it we all are so worth more if they can get it We’re a long time retired and so I’ve got to a point in my life we’re I’ll work what I need to earn what I need then I have down time for myself and my family

[@billb4089]

Nice motor. Does you good to spoil yourself once in a while, especially when we work so hard. 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Cheers bill I had a Dacia before so one end of the spectrum to another but it was a cool little car and done us well the time we had her Have a super weekend mate

[@amwartwork]

i charge 15per hour in aberdeenshire and i take waste away.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

What’s the going rate in Scotland mate I know most parts of the uk it will depend on region age and experience down south east England we aim for £25-£40 an hour and then there’s a waste charge on top of we have to take waste away Most places have garden waste bins or compost areas

[@amwartwork]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 i live in aberdeenshire. Inverurie way. I hear people charge 20-25. i did one ladies grass here in Blackburn. she ha no side entrance to garden. lawn was on a slope with some railway sleeper steps. garden was around 40x40 foot. she said she got quoted 200 to get the grass cut. I found that ridiculous. When you consider a joiner with tools just as expensive or more expensive with alot of skills, charging say, 4 hours at 25 an hour, (if he did shall we say). then for me''cutting grass'' in regards to skills, for me its not fair to charge that rate. if the gardnener has lots of soil knowledge, plant knowledge, flower types, soil types, etc plus handy man skills then what should he be charging? i find it a minefield to figure out what to charge. people tell me (not the customers - of course lol) that i charge 15per hour is not enough. i just cant bring myself to charge 25 for cutting grass. however i do the gardening job at weekends and afterwork when the sumer light hits us. im a labourer by day doing ALL sorts of stuff, and for that i charge 15 per hour too.

[@justincambridge3006]

Amen mate, I would have walked. I don't put up with anything like that 💪

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s rubbish mate we should have too

[@thomasthetankengine2257]

We’ve all done it mate, i and my company have done tons of work for nothing 😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

We live and learn mate Have a good weekend mate

[@michaelgough4489]

Don't blame you for walking away. The dog muck is good enough reason 😩

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Agree mate it was bad as there was so much everywhere

[@dianaevans5178]

Give them up, i think that the cleaner incident is the last straw, as they say, plus the dog poo is just insulting, its your working environment and thus a health and safety issue. Fill the space with smaller gardens who value your work. Have a good weekend.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

They’ve been replaced now with three better size gardens and with clients willing to pay my rate Have a lovely weekend too

[@RJLgardens]

Stick to the price you want for those larger properties mate, some may try and haggle you down but they are not the clients you want. Weathers being an absolute pain for all us gardeners by the looks of it. 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It’s been really wet and some areas that have sandy soil have been ok to work on but most of mine are on clay soil with poor drainage so the beds become like porridge I will do mate I’m not doing knock downs for anyone now if anyone gets to knock me down on my price then I’ll walk away

[@laurencechapman1990]

I’ve never felt so unmotivated. Although I’ve gained a couple of new clients I’ve lost a couple too, and I thought they were decent clients until they started disrespecting me and treating me like an odd job man. Combine that with all the rain and lingering fatigue from a virus last month it just makes you want to give up/

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Laurence they’ll always be hard times along the way but the most important thing is to not give up For every bad customer they’ll be a better one around the corner The rain should ease off soon enough then once we do get some good weather it will be crazy Hang in there buddy it will all be good

[@laurencechapman1990]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Cheers Pete, stay positive too 👍

[@winnieman-fx1hu]

i swear its been raining every day for the last 7months!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It feels like it I’m really looking forward to some warmer weather ☀️🙏😎

[@realsteellawncare8167]

I don't work on large properties because that's where the hourly rate comes in.Also if I get any rude or difficult customers telling me how much they are going to pay me and treating me like sh!? they are out.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mate it can be a pain as it was in this case but my others are all great and pay my rates I feel better for letting this one go and moving onto better things and for money I’m worth Have a nice weekend mate

[@realsteellawncare8167]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Yes I agree with you also the cleaner coming out and telling you what to do is unacceptable it's a process and the cleaner should know that.

[@richardportelli1983]

why dont these people get their gardens mulched?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It would be a huge help for the clay soil it’s really bad when it gets as wet as we’ve had it

[@neilgreen9285]

Your right the rain is relentless at the moment for everyone. I added to my Wolf garten collection spent £120 all amazing multi head kit. Have you made your mind up about mowers yet. I am so tempted at the Weibang virtuo 53 pro I love the fact you can do a mulch option. Hope your coping mate take care. Some of my customers wanted 3weekly cuts I said no way as last year it was hard work, I was adamant 2 weekly or ill move on.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m buying an etesia pro 46 today for wet grass and fixing the hayter with metal casing around the side instead of plastic ones that break I’m also thinking about a Honda pro some point Every two weeks is better it comes your round in a way that works better for any gardening business

[@zzeezz100]

Where’s Leon gone?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

He’s just going to be as and when I’m doing a few days on my own and big Al the other days

[@zzeezz100]

Nothing wrong with 25 that’s our baseline £25 and up but we have 4 lads to find work for so only about 15% is 25 the rest ranges 30-50ph but you worth way more than 300 for 16 hours, if your busy and a customer knocks you down on price walk away also they must be minted looking at their gardens

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Agree mate I done it for a few months but couldn’t stay long term for that money when I could earn more in smaller gardens Still working hard just less hassle for more money 💪🏼

[@zzeezz100]

You know I had a guy last year been going for nearly 8 years on my own even though we usually work in pairs, 3?hours £55!😂 I know , why I had him on that I don’t know, it wasn’t like we had an hourly rate it just got into a habbit and I knew this year it had to be £25 ph so last may I said is £60 okay and he made a couple of comments at 2 basically 20ph, I work in the Lake District, this guy had a huge house and grounds (he used to have two people doing all his hedges, I did them on my own, needless to say when we upped all our prices across the board this winter to 25ph baseline and up, I sent him a letter thanking for the work and thus making my excuses, I know he won’t find a better gardener than me (I’m not saying there aren’t, but trying to find them isn’t easy) I’d say I’m in par with you as a person and quality of work ❤️) I think your standards are v high!!! But he lost me over £5 every week for 3 hours work, i begrudged going and toyed with keeping him and telling him the rate, in the end I dropped it as was easier and I felt there was an edge ever since going from 55 to 60 which was still £15 shy at least, his grounds and hedges were huge, I’m so glad I don’t go there anymore, and everyone we upped in some case up by say £20 for the same visit we’re all totally happy as I explained the costs etc I’m really happy with where we are as a business now that we shedded a few jobs, all our work is now in one village ❤️ zero travel time

[@kirstipeters1314]

Shouldn't the dog sitter pick up the poo

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

You’d think so mate but sadly that’s not been the case Thankfully I’ve now moved on

[@MalteseMafia]

👍.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@gss6531]

The customer wants you to dodge the dog mess while working in their garden?

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I know it’s disgusting thankfully it’s not all of them so clear up after their dogs but not all

[@darrynbm]

If they only wanted to pay 300 quid, I would have just lowered the time spent there, which really is only going to affect the standard of their garden. Never lower your rate mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I know mate lesson learnt I’ve since replaced it with three better paying clients so happy days

[@graemesnowdon2533]

In my experience big house's all ways want to pay nothing for your services, not worth it mate.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

It does amaze me the amount of times I’ve seen this over the years People buy big properties then don’t want to spend on the upkeep but then moan if it doesn’t look tidy because they’ve paid to cheap Basically it’s middle class people trying to keep up with the Joan’s 😂

[@tomjones9383]

Im only new to the game, but I've already sussed out that the massive properties owned by wealthy people, are the worst payers and generally a nightmare. Give me 6 small £40 mow blow and go's a day over 1 massive £200 job.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

You can get some good big ones that pay well but soon as they knock you down on price that’s the red flag to walk away Smaller get in get out jobs can pay well and be easier Thanks for watching Tom

[@zzeezz100]

Yeah you don’t take orders from anyone other than the actual customer

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Exactly that just tipped me off on top of everything else

[@ryanhiley4301]

Might stop watching your vids now I seen you have Liverpool mug… I’m a utd fan btw 😜

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Wouldn’t worry bro we were shocking last night lol You guys have some decent players I think you’ll be in the mix again soon enough As for Liverpool going to be an I treating few years ahead lol Have a great day mate ☀️😎

[@ianmozi]

Get yourself an Etesia they are fantastic & worth their weight in gold. 👍😎

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m picking up a new etesia pro 46 tomorrow 💚

[@mr.tidygarden]

Pete I would give that property a miss buddy. You have outgrown them rates and the dog poop is a redcard for me mate. Those people have no respect for you or your time👊 Damien

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Damien I filmed this on Monday and since then replaced them with three new clients that all agreed my higher rate so I’ve dropped this big job not worth my time Thanks for watching mate I’m buying my new mower today etesia pro 46 really excited to use it as it’s better in the wet Have a nice weekend mate 🙌🏼

[@mr.tidygarden]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Well done fella my Stihl Rm 655v is gone in for a new carborator mate. I only found out that the new kohler engine is trouble. I reckon I will go for an Ethesia 46 next mate Honda engine there is no end to them👊

[@PGSL-r5n]

These cheapskates always hire inadequate gardeners who don't know what they are doing. 2 hours a fortnight, mow Lawn, weed, prune etc and remain with them for a decade. I told her that each job will be quoted at the appropriate times. On that note we parted

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Gavin it’s happened before sometimes people just don’t have a a clue what’s involved or how long things take They’ll buy properties too big and won’t have the money to look after them to a proper standard Well done on walking away from your job mate always better clients around the corner

[@PGSL-r5n]

I've been in the game for 7 years now, and I built from nothing. One tip in the video, leave the leaves in the border, they will ferment as new top soil and add nutrition to the soil. Also makes weeding slightly easier for next time.

[@russellpetrie119]

just top it disharge halfway

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Russel we’re not going back to this job I’ve got plenty of others 👌🏼

[@marshman5319]

The weather that is something we gardeners have no control over we go with it best we can dog shit and rudeness we don’t need to accept 27 years a gardener and those latter 2 I won’t accept treat people as they treat you my friend you’re hard working with their best interest at heart but you don’t have to take their shit excuse the pun you made the right move👍👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Thanks for the great comment mate really appreciate you taking the time to watch It’s never easy walking away from work but I felt I had enough reasons to walk away

[@christopheryoung3031]

Yeah don't take crap from anyone

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Good to hear mate 💪🏼

[@christopheryoung3031]

I been sekf employed like yourself and have had then myself. So Ino what it's like

[@briankelly3646]

The whole situation sounds disrespectful from trying to undercut you to not having the dogs messed picked up and having you working in amongst it and also there cleaners telling you what to do. I hate to see you do such a tidy job and get treated like a lower class citizen. The staff should be ashamed of themselves as should the owners.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Brian I’ve let them go now and moved on I’ve recently taken on a few new jobs and I’ve worked out it pays more a month doing the three new jobs so it’s all good They are nice as people and I’ve left on good terms and just said I’m not coming back

[@briankelly3646]

Good for you mate I’m glad you have the new jobs in replacement 🤞the better weather isn’t to much further away

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@briankelly3646 fingers crossed soon as we get some sun it’s going to be like rocket fuel to the grass 😂

[@antonywalker8837]

Nice video son. As I've said before (IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY 😢 MOVE ON). Before you know it will be dry and hot 👍. OH YES JUST REMEMBERED WE'VE GOT... NO MOW MAY COMING UP. Well if anyone comes up to me and mentions that. They can F.........OFF.Oh i do apologise I mean THEY CAN DO ONE. Dad👍🍺🍺

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I think that only applies to roadside areas not gardens and after all the rain we’ve had you won’t be able to not cut grass The only reason the council have no mo may is to save money which is mad considering how much they make each year their prices never drop I’ll be cutting and if any road sides are dangerous and I can’t see to get out the junction then I’ll cut the grass down for my own safety and the publics See you later dad

[@alanbrown8296]

Pete, the rich people of the world stay rich because they hold onto their cash. They want everything cheap or free.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Agree and I can’t be doing that as we need to cover our overheads and running costs It just wasn’t worth the hassle and aswell as the issues I highlighted in this video the garden was also full of ground elder which is a complete nightmare when it takes off That alone was a good enough reason to let it go

[@alanbrown8296]

I’ve had a few people contact me for work recently and I think they are under the impression we should be on £15 to £20 p/h and that’s all going straight in our pockets. Having just bought my first van I’ve got a lot of mowing to go to pay it off 😂. Nice one on the X5, it’s good to see your hard work paying off.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@alanbrown8296 cheers mate it’s a lovely car expensive tax and insurrance but I’ve always wanted one so happy to pay whatever for it Well for now anyway 😂 £15-£20 an hour I was about £20 when I first started it’s funny what people think we should be charging

[@Justjames89]

Sound like an arl woman lad

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Alittle mate

[@Jake-sf3bj]

Should have got the strimmer on that mate 🫣 hours work max 😂😂👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

The dog poo everywhere takes that option away sadly I’m not going back to that job I’ve replaced it with three smaller jobs but equate to more money a month