UK Gardening Season Comes To An End. Are You Frightened.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

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[@ijbji]

This is my 2nd winter since starting as self employed garden work. I was a bit worried as last winter, work was deadly slow, luckily been plastering since left school many years ago, so picked up few bits and bobs got me through. This year wont have time to do any skimming, 70% of my regular bi weekly clients have booked me through the winter with larger projects, extending beds, shrub cut backs and hedges, loads of those. Anyway have good day all.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Wonderful!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

Hello from America. You may not have to mown lawns in the winter. But you have so much more to do. Leaf cleaning. Tree trimming, pruning shrubs, hedges. Power washing driveways, window washings, gutter cleaning, garden remodeling, and more. And I’m sure I missed something’s..

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for the tips!

[@betterlawns4u]

Worried about finishing for the season ? I'm over the moon. I can't wait to finish for the season! (apart from the lawn treatments which will see me out working autumn / winter) I've just noticed. Your banging on the door of 10k subscribers. Big league now! Well done mate.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Gary. Have a great weekend.

[@gordonrobson9765]

Absolutely spot on as usual Rob. We've got 4 teams to supply work for up in Edinburgh. We exclusively do garden maintenance for 250 gardens on a 2 week basis and then project work from December to early March. For those starting out here are a few things we do to help us over winter. 1. Run a waiting list over summer and early autumn then add cusomters in over the winter months. 2. Aim to get mature gardens that need all year round work. 3. Customers that cut visits early get a higher rate in the spring to cover costs advertising for more work in September/October. If they leave then you replace with all year round customers. 4. Have high quality leaflets in vans ready to hand out in key target areas where we are already working. This will help pad out routes for the following year. 5. Collect as many one off jobs in the autumn as possible. Focus on strengths e g. We focus on fence repairs in January and February as this is the thing least affected by cold weather. Obviously every business is different and these points won't be applicable to all but might be of some help to those starting out 😊

[@maintainyourgarden]

They key is mature gardens for sure. Blowing leaf up until Christmas! Composing in Jan, wisterias in Jan/feb etc etc before you know it seasons started again.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Pleased to hear of your success.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It's neverending here Rob 😬 my gatekeeper is even nagging me to get to where I've promised 😅 congrats on the 10k subs too

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Nathan. All the best to you .

[@Rose_19911]

thanks for your vids rob... been watching them about a year now, personally I can't wait to stop for the winter, won't be until december though as I drag the lawn mowing out the best I can, i've just lost a lot of motivation & energy for it past couple of years

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I understand exactly what you are saying.

[@derekjackson4514]

I do a 5.5 day week all year round and have a part time guy that does 26 hours a week for me on top of that. It never stops to be honest.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

That’s brilliant, congratulations.

[@HDGardenCare]

Congratulations on 10k subs Rob. What an achievement you should be proud. Of your self you have help me and others massively.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . Appreciated.

[@SSHHGardenservices]

Just had a thought after a customer asked if I would do a few hours for one of their friends, instead of buying them a Christmas present. I have enough customers which will give me work right through to the start of next season. But for new starters which haven't got that perhaps they could do an hourly rate for garden tides just through the winter period and offer it in a Christmas voucher format. Some people would probably get more out of that than a pair of socks. Have you ever heard of this being done, and if you like it could you put it about it might help some new starters through the winter.😂

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It’s not for me.

[@grahamcolquhoun2295]

Well Rob , I can’t believe how quick this year has gone, I must admit it has not been one of my best years and I like you will be glad of a rest, the weather this week has been terrible

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I agree, very wet.

[@SSHHGardenservices]

Another good video i am just about to head of into the sun for a week,to get ready for the last cuts and the onto the hesges, and garden tidie. It took me a season to convince my regular customers to have me through the winter to keep there garden tidy it works well for them and myself. Keep well.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Have fun!🤩

[@mycolliesandme268]

Not worried, doesn't come to an end unless the weather is too bad. And you don't have the right gardens. Oh yes you can work all year really.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

You can , I agree. For most it does quieten down considerably. That was my point.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Not at all.👍🏻

[@mycolliesandme268]

I got your point, but you did say about the gardeners that say that if you're a proper gardener you have work all year round, you said you don't really do you! Do you find that so hard to believe or do you think they are lying? Because that's how it came across. You have made similar comments before. Hope you don't take this the wrong way. I don't think anyone is slagging you off or whatever when they say they that they are working year round. It's just true,if you do the whole variety of gardening. You have your niche, others have theirs. ATB

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you. All the best.

[@paullinwood5089]

Great video rob. No definitely no worried. Invested in machinery to allow me to diversify. stump grinder, walk behind brushcutter etc, better money for less work imo. Hope to move away from grass cutting eventually, the weather just makes if so stressful. Atb Paul

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Paul. Good luck going forward.

[@waynehammerton5698]

I hope you managed to get those 4 gardens done Rob have a superb weekend buddy

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I did, eventually. All the best.

[@waynehammerton5698]

Good on you Rob

[@adamstockton67]

10,000 subs well done Rob.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Adam.

[@PaulGibson-f7x]

I choose my customers carefully together Al, year-round jobs plus the winters much more mild in the south east

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Pleased to hear.👍🏻

[@SJ_ArbGM]

Rob, these videos are golden. Helped me out a lot wayching these. Nearly 10k subs too!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . 🙏

[@garypointing5825]

Mate I spent 15years working for myself as a gardener. Wish I had you videos when I started! Sadly arthritis means I've finished working. I was lucky in that the town I worked (and live in) has lots of older people, is fairly wealthy. But the key at this time of year is to say things like "I'll prune your Apple trees in the winter, "or" I'll give the lawn a scarify in the winter". Get them thinking about winter jobs and the fact you will still be coming in the winter. During the summer I worked 70+ hour weeks 7 days a week. In the winter because the customer was used to me coming on a Saturday or Sunday I was still working 50+ hours

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

A brilliant plan. Thank you for sharing.

[@darrencarney6771]

Do hedges, garden clearance, many types of work: in winter.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds good.

[@ChitChatShow-g93]

Been watching your channel for a while now and debating whether to start a gardening business part time alongside my job. Love the outdoors I am currently writing a business plan now and hopefully get up and running before the new season. Your content is great keep it up 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Go for it! Good luck and thank you .

[@TheJamster1999]

Started part time this year, went full time in august so going into winter with only a couple of months full time under my belt. Can fall back temping in warehousing if needed. Racking up hedgecutting and pressure washing at the moment hopefully.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant. Good luck with your new venture.

[@markharris9266]

Just noticed you've hit 10k - well done!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Yes! Thank you!🙏

[@Mark-gp4yn]

Hi Rob, your experiences and outlook mirror that of my own. I tend to look forward to the second week in December when I look to down tools, primarily because I am shattered both mentally and physically. That being said, the drop in income takes some adjusting to, even if we have money set aside. Being the Hamster, I want that wheel to slow down now and again, and as soon as I step off, i'm wanting to go back on again. Hoping to retire in December 2029. Good to hear from you Rob. Take care pal.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Mark. All the best going forward.

[@richardkaute7079]

I'm lucky, my customer's gardens are acres, I dont do lawns or hedges just fruit veg and flowers keep me going all year round, there's loads of jobs that can be done over winter. I only work for hourly rate but when customer's ask me for anything outside of the usual works it gets charged accordingly

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds good. All the best to you. 👍🏻

[@keithhooper6123]

When the property covers twenty six acres,there is never an end.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Wow. 🤩 Enjoy.

[@martyn-cfc]

Gardening season comes to an end honestly 😂 I work everyday all year round ! Monday - Friday always jobs to do

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Pleased for you . All the best.

[@jameswyeth8223]

Well said Rob, I'm more knackered this year than ever before. Only had a few days off since March, got Monday and Wednesday off next week just to get off the hamster wheel and get ready for leaf season 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good luck James. 👍🏻

[@michaelgough4489]

Hi Rob, I've been following your channel for a few years now and I'm really pleased that you're looking forward to a break without any real anxieties. You've grafted hard and given great encouragement and advice to fellow gardenners. Thanks for all the videos. Start to wind down now. Don't think you'll be getting those other lawns done today by the sound of that rain 😩😂

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Michael. All the best to you .

[@alwyndavies7459]

I’m tools down come December & rest until March. Hedge work is getting more & more difficult with age!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It certainly is, my elbows hurt constantly.

[@amourmtungo623]

🤔I am lucky to work all the way to December sometimes, I clear the leaves and weeding as well. You never know the nature really it changes very often. Who knows the warm weather will pick up again all the way to October! Pressure washing time now if the weather turn cold. Thank you for sharing 🤝

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Love that! All the best.

[@Antonythelawnranger]

Rob, great channel and good chat. 👍🏼💪🏼 I've picked up a few customers who have said that they need me all through winter. Only through chance really, large garden maintenance. I live in a rural area(Cornwall/Devon), so that's the way the business as gone. I would have struggled if I did mow,blow and go only.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I agree. I do some garden maintenance and commercial work that keeps me busy. Lot of hedge work over the winter too.

[@lincsfencingandgardeningse9128]

Lol I'm like that in march ready for a break 😂

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

😂

[@TheGardenersPost-007]

Hi Rob its something i always tell people if they are thinking of starting up on their own can you cope when then the season stops and have some income . It does take a few years to get use to the life style .. good luck getting to 10k

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . Appreciated.

[@dogsbod2]

Always great advice and reassurance for the less established businesses. Took me a long time to get to that point. Winter was always a stress when I had employees trying to get the next jobs booked in. So nice now it’s just me and a part time employee. I do fencing over the winter, more storms the better. Last year I didn’t stop because of all the blown down fences.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good stuff! That is a skill I would like to learn.

[@TKG]

you may know we look forward to the end of the year, it becomes more of a break, not going at it like mad, it takes a long time to get to this stage, we have booked 4 weeks holiday this year, jan and feb we really quieten down so we can get things done, we are full until decimeter. taking bookings for Jan, Some will big themselves up saying "we never stop working" it all depends on the type of work, Domestic will be quiet, commercial can be more busier, unless you can clear snow, if there is snow on the ground it will stop most. Save Save Save is my advice (if you can)

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Wise words. You’re spot on . All the best and take care.

[@PaulMaidstone]

Normally operate into November. Then glad of the break. As you say carrying a few injuries from over the years.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

All the best Paul.

[@AdamAdam-q9u1b]

Always good advice Rob 👍

[@AdamAdam-q9u1b]

But.....Richard and Judy??😂😂

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . 🙏

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Are they still on the telly.

[@rosielee938]

We have had more calls regarding work in September for gardening work then we had in July & Aug combined

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It’s been a busy month for sure 👌🏻

[@jimbooo1365]

Just coming into growth season here. Southern hemisphere. I found myself stressed every year for my first few years. Until 1 day i realised "hang on, I've survived my 1st, 2nd and even up to my 7th... oh yeah "she'll be right mate".

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Enjoy and good luck. 🤞

[@pennyyellow]

To be honest rob I stress more about the return in the new year ,hoping customers return etc .

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

They will return. I used to stress about that too.

[@aaronjames7266]

Season just begun in Australia. I look forward to the peaks of summer and winter so I can have some down time 😅

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, good luck.

[@letsgetdigging7418]

Most of my customers gardens have stopped growing already. And I am in Jarrow

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Mulch and add a little feed. All the best.

[@joeorlando803]

Booked up till 2nd week of December .Stacked out the season is as long as you can make it … hedges ,garden clearance , patios etc etc .start up again in late February . Some time off recharge service equipment .admin and so on

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds great!

[@MrJoshiej]

Congratulations on 10K Subscribers

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Sid-vn7ru]

I’m sick of cutting grass looking forward to getting up leaves

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good luck with the rest of the season.

[@GardenofKentGardener]

Good advice rob 👍🏼

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Appreciated.

[@mattgoodchild8215]

Wise words as always Rob 👍🏼🍻

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Matt.

[@jeremyminns5627]

We int getting any younger thats for sure,got to take the foot off the pedal a little,having the prevledge to be able bodied to do I bit and to be present to all the seasons year in year out in this game,is the best Feel sorry for all these remote workers Missing out.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

good game the lawn care if you can get enough punters . I'm slowly doing more & more 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good for you Geordie. Trying to build my customers base. It’s a great add on. All the best.

[@thomasobrien8850]

10k around the corner🎆💯💪

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . 🙏

[@Grahams-Grass]

A smile on the thumbnail 🤠👍👍🍻

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I am trying.

[@Grahams-Grass]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 🤠🤠👍

[@scooter0012]

First hard frost today so that will nip the grass. That is not to say the scarifying and verticutting and prepping the lawns for Spring doesn’t need done. Full tilt on the hedges now too. A month from now there will be storm damage and trees to deal with. Still money to be made.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant. All the best.

[@andrewthomas2406]

Ive got some winter work to keep me busy,however during winter i will be looking at my customer list and dropping a few gardens as i only want to work 4 days a week next year and spend more time away in my caravan.there is more to life than mowing lawns all the time

[@betterlawns4u]

Totally agree. Work to live. Not live to work. It's all about finding the balance imo.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds great! Good luck.

[@simonparry3823]

Took me 5 years to get to work all year round flat out

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, congratulations.

[@John-m2s5e]

love the winter , jan,feb especially. nobody wants me. its great

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I too like the break.

[@dogmangreengrass736]

busiest month sept …. suprised

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

👍🏻

[@daveh1081]

Bloody hell Rob.........Richard and Judy......that dates you!!! I'm not worried......I try keep it to 3 days a week now. I've just taken on a new customer......lovely old couple who need help with their big garden. It's one of those where they just want help......weeding general tidying etc. We haven't even discussed money because: a) They haven't asked b) It's all a bit vague as to what they want me to do? I was thinking of winging it and just invoicing them when I've done my first visit.......just to get a feel for things. Any thoughts on working out a price........I'm taking a flier on this but I try to work on £200 a day + disposal. Best Dave (a soaking wet N. Yorks)

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

200 per day seems ok I would discuss with the customer before I started any work.

[@daveh1081]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Glad I dropped her an email with my terms Rob! No reply!! I think she's typical of people with massive gardens who want some chancer working out of his ford fiesta, cash in hand for a tenner an hour! I dodged a bullet.......thanks for giving me the nudge I needed!! Best Dave (N Yorks)

[@tonycritcher3419]

Gardening Season coming to an end? More than that for me! Frightened? More than that for me! I'm sad!!! Because I retired in June and not wishing to leave my customers in the lurch half way through the season I've kept going, but stopped advertising months ago and not even taken more on by word of mouth or anything. I still have a strimmer to collect after new fuel pipes were fitted, Wolf Garten tools still in the packaging, six mowers (one still boxed), virtually new scarifier, roller and shredder, not to mention my hedging gear and all manner of hand tools. I could sell them in bundles or individually to those starting up or even with some of them start a bygones museum! But not just yet! What about my trusty X-Trail and trailer? No, not yet! Business cards, fliers and magnetics....no good to anyone those! Then there is my gardening library, some of those books belonged to my parents or have been gifts over the years, let alone those I have bought! Maybe my granddaughters that like to help me when we do our own gardens will put a few on their bookshelves and become fifth generation gardeners when they leave school? It's a good life! Weather can be tough, like some of the customers! Then there are the 'Before you go could you just....' ones. Then all the lovely ones of course! Not to mention the backache and the sore knees! Yep, it's a good life, enjoy it guys and gals, I'll still be looking in on your KZbin channels at the end of a hard days birding! I wish I was starting out again, but with the knowledge I've acquired over the years! I'll still be pottering in my own garden and those of family and friends, life wouldn't be the same without grit under my nails and a thorn to dig out of my thumb! This has been a bit of a Blow, no Moan, now I'll Go! Cheers Rob, I'll be watching!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you and good luck with your retirement. Take care. 👍🏻

[@tonycritcher3419]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Many thanks. Keep up the good work!

[@johncolquhoun6416]

I do a bit a fence work.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I wish that I had the skill set and tools. 👍🏻

[@platinumjack3286]

You fell out with the razor ? )) I’m not panicking about the grass … more like the leaves … they truly piss me off

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

👍🏻

[@Nickpaintbrush]

I'm sure you will get a bit of hard landscaping in Rob, if not, get your feet up and watch some movies mate!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Nick.

[@acutabovegardeningservices1957]

The last winter was the worst I've ever had in 8y, 5months of very little work. Prepared for 5 months off this year. Best of luck mate.😊

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks, you too!

[@stephenmatthews161]

Increase your offer .it makes no sense to not expand into fencing, fence repair,patio repointing and repairs hanging a garden gate ,turfing etc.especially if you've not been around for long,your at risk of failure imo.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I would love to learn how to be an accomplished fencing type.

[@stephenmatthews161]

@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I never understood the closeboard system initially and had some howlers but you learn as you go and there is as always now youtube vids.i look forward to a good winter storm after Christmas now!!

[@owenparsons2972]

Gardening season comes to a end, what planit are you on. Still chasing my tail. No end in sight. Still not enough hours in the day, etc,etc, etc, grass is out of control , headges gone mad, and so on .have a nice day

[@teamtempest844]

Planet

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

If you are going to slag me off, at least get the grammar correct. 😂

[@owenparsons2972]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices no slagin off intended, just friendly banter. Sorry. As for my grammar, I am dyslexic and struggle with numbers and spelling.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I understand and was joking with you. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@sean4526]

It's always a worry especially if you've had big spends on tools n vans etc this year like me, 😢 and haven't managed to bank as much as you'd like. But luckily I'm busy still to be fair mate , not so much grass, I move on to trees ,hedges, pointing walls, fencing, patios, These jobs I always try to put back to this time of the year , Then our lass gives me a shed load of DIY jobs to do the minute I sit down with a brew and a hobnob No rest for the wicked buddy