How Much Does A UK Gardener Earn? 

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Definitely achievable. There is a ceiling and line where the more you do the costs suddenly start to multiply out tho on kit and wages etc so finding the balance is key sometimes.

Another great video Rob, it took me a good number of years to earn a good wage. It takes a while to learn what to say yes and no too. I no longer do big hedges as there is a chance I will hurt my back (again) and not be able to earn I've just been doing price increases for the coming year. They're up 10% across the board, and it was the same rise last year, too. 30k isn't what it was a few years ago, with the cost of living going up so much. If people who have been self-employed for a few years and are watching this can't hit the 30k, they need to figure out what's going wrong and fix it.

We deserve the money. Our bodies take alot from.the physical work and we do alot of hard jobs people don't want to do or are unable to do. Make sure you charge accordingly!! Great video, hope work is going well!

If you’re quiet in November/December you could always get 4-6 weeks work delivering parcels. Always firms looking for folk to help out for Christmas. 🎅🏻

Hi Rob 30k really hard to get unless you have lots flexible customers you can swap different gardening jobs to fit in with the weather. Overheads also alot more than people think. Thanks for van chats great to feel part of gardening community being also an ex service person good to see you doing well. "They grow it we cut it" Graham

I'm a sole Gardener in Cornwall. This is my 3rd year and to earn 30k after tax is very hard. I've been doing jet washing and gutter cleaning. A lot of people don't value hard labor. And the costs of tools and the upkeep. Grass is the bread and butter in my case but when it's time for hedges that's when you notice the money comes in. Have a good season and looking forward to the next video.

Another great video bud.I ve been doing gardening 25 years and my 3 important main things that have kept me going all those years,is be reliable,do a good job and thirdly don’t rip a customer of.Earning 30k each year is very doable,but like you sed,it ll take time.Have a good season pal.

Great video Rob - also worth mentioning, the number of times we get soaked to the bone, no sick pay, no holiday pay - and don't get me started on those jobs with long grass and dog poo !

I look forward to yr van chats rob,you are always amusing humble and make me smile,keep up the great work nice video as usual have a good week.

Another great video Rob thanks - just handed my notice in today (aged 57) and leaving a well paid job in construction which I thoroughly dislike - I can't be sitting at a desk rotting any more, I've got too much life left - get me outdoors come rain or shine! Sensible advice, I've planned my exit and been lucky enough to have saved a very small pot to carry me through and buy a van. I've got 2 regular customers booked for a bi-weekly cut - clearly a long way to go before I get anywhere near £30k gross but I'm happy with that for now 😂 keep up the good work; I'm off to make the patented Maxwells lawnmower ramps 😊

Much wisdom in your van chats, always interesting !

I left the fire service after 30 years a few years ago. I was on. £28500. To pick up £30k is achievable but the toll on body and soul is not. Not by me anyway. Love getting out and about but I'm sore after a busy day. Great advice yet again

I did gardening and pool maintenance from the ages of 18 -40. When I was young you had no respect from customers and they paid you peanuts, but as I got older and I gained more knowledge and confidence the tables turned and I learnt how to price things properly. I used to work for people who owned 2 or 3 properties and priced their garden/pool per month, It was hot 12 months a year so always work to be done. I had the same customers till they died or moved. 30K per year was easy to do from about the ages of 28 onwards.

It was a bit different for me when I started out on my own. I’d done 7 years with a gardening firm who decided to sell up to a much larger company. I took the plunge to go it alone & managed to persuade quite a few of the existing customers to be on my books, so I hit the ground running.

Keep the van chats coming Rob, we spend all day looking at grass,! Think I'm going to retire to a top floor in the middle of a city as far-away from the green gold as possible. Have a good spring.

Van chats! We dont need video of a fire plug Marine mowing!😂 Keep options open. Im a retired heavy mechanic that now makes more money repairing equipment for my competitors. Had to scale back my regulars to stay in the shop. All by word of mouth. The lawn care gig is fantastic but sometimes you have to go where the wind blows you. Great channel, Rob! From the Great Pacific Northwest.

I agree 100% with everything you said rob I'm looking at getting into the garden industry down south in the lovely forest of dean ,great video mate

Great video rob, i dont earn that amount, but thats because i choose to work 4 days a week, between school runs and giving myself plenty of time to fish, it was always my main aim to have a balance. Atb paul

Good to catch up on some of your latest talks Rob. Lets get going, spring is here. Dave, Burton Botanics.

Van chats are great Rob, thanks.

Great advice.. I 100% echo what you said. First few years were very scary.. But it improves

Rob Great advise as usual I’ve been gardening for 10 year solo Its took me 8 years to get to that figure you talk about, working for private customers hard slog mate Love the positive vibe pal

£30k is definitely achievable, easy….. also I don’t understand why people say gardening is March - November maybe 20 years ago the grass is growing in January nowadays. Say to all customers it’s 2 visit March to October and 1 visits in the winter each month.

it can be done, but difficult from scratch unless diversifying. Regular gardening customers are key and that take years ro bulid. Another fantasic video Rob cheers

Gardening is an ideal occupation for those in their 50s, its when you're almost mortgage free and your wife earns a decent wage, a late life career change, in your 30s its all graft and stress, just feeding the kids and paying the mortgage alone, some of the younger lads ive come across, have all the gear and no idea, rushing to make it to the next job, because they're afraid of saying no to new customers,and filling their diary, losing customers isn't an option. Thank god I'm retired 😂😂😂😂👍

Hey Rob. I’ve been watching some of your videos and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experiences and taking the time to record content. I’ve just started advertising myself to cut grass as a sideline to my full time job. I’ve got a few bookings but it’s slow. I’ve made a website, RU-vid channel, Facebook business page and I’ve run a sponsored ad. I was expecting loads of messages and calls so yeah it’s going to take a while! Still working full time so no money pressure yet but I’ve spent out a bit on equipment and servicing etc. thanks again for the content and keep it coming. 👍👍

I’m 45, I live in Cornwall and i work 4 days a week because i look after my daughter for one day a week. However, if i factor in days off due to weather and other unforeseen events over a year period, i actually work 3 days a week. This brings in just over £33k annual net. If i were working 5 days a week, i would be earning a lot more. I’m happy with my work life balance. I save money, as well as invest in stocks, shares, index funds and a pension. Great content and advice Rob, applicable to anyone i think!

I've been self employed 7 years now, did my tax return and was just under 30k after expenses. Im happy with that as I own my vehicles and house is paid for, so no mortgage or rent. Im 43 but dont want to wear my body out too soon. Keep up the good work Rob 👍

30K net a year is achievable if you plan and price accordingly to your skill level. In summer I look for and plan my winter work to see me through the ‘non grass cutting’ months of November, December, January and February. If you plan and price jobs correctly you will always have plenty of work, especially if you have built up a good reputation in your work area. Rob, do you have a PA 4 for granular application of fertiliser and slug pellets in your lawn care work? Also Rob, what’s the weirdest payment you’ve received? I once did some gardening work for a guy who paid me in garden centre vouchers. Beat that if you can. Great videos, that keep the mind fresh. 👍

Spot on Rob.Enough said. Regards Tony

I tend to be cheaper than most, but I am busy all year round, and achieve 40,000 plus. Possibly too cheap, but I can sleep at night, and I am happy with my lot .

Spot on Rob can't disagree really, feast all year round then quiet Jan/Feb phones ringing again which is a good sign and the sun's shining here so let's make a few quid, 30k one man can be done alot of hard graft on the body but it's a achievable, hope all good Rob another nice topic 👍

The van chats are great! Keep them coming 👍

The two things I would say you got spot on was that it’s not easy but also if you’ve got the passion for it you’ll be really happy.

Great video, all makes sense to me… I learn something from the van chats. Good luck with the new season. Keep up the good work. PS I got myself a BR600, I was looking forward to getting one for a while…

Always love the van chats .😊

The gardening sector has always been a low wage. But if you get in with the right people and get a good portfolio, you can earn a good wage. I think 30K can be achievable if the weather plays in your favour and get a good client base. but will be hard work to get there like you say Rob.

Great video Rob, always enjoy watching you 👍

Hi Rob, I think anyone starting up a business be it gardening, window cleaning, pressure washing, detailing etc you've gotta hold down a part time employed job for the first few years as well as your new career. Gives it time to grow gradually. No pressure to ensure it puts food on the table from day 1. Work 3 days a week employed then 2 gardening / window cleaning. Eventually move up to 3 days gardening including Saturday. Then when you're struggling to keep all the work squeezed into 3 loooong days, you quit your employed job and spread your 3 days gardening over 4 days in the week. This is the best bit when your self employed job matches what you were getting full time in an employed job but you have 4 sensible days. Then it's just a matter of quality customers finding you and before you know it you're earning more than you could working an employed job. It might take 5 years. Or more. Or less. But it will happen if you keep going. That's my opinion anyway. You Rob are a hardworking, honest, inspiration and anyone who says otherwise has got the wrong opinion. 👍👍🙂🙂

Great advice, as usually Rob. Just got the van tax notification and its gone up again as has the insurance!! We could do with some dry weather to get going though. Hope you have a good Friday!!

I've nearly done 3 years self employed now, still not earning what I was when I left the factory. My hourly rate is much better, but take away travel time, holidays, quiet season and the amount you can physically do in a day; working solo is not going to make me millions! It is a satisfying job though; and nobody's ordering me about! 👍🏼

Honest has always Rob take care mate and I hope you have a good season have a good end to your week buddy

💯 it takes 1/5 years to get work all year round Rob

great advice as ever Rob, you can't beat experience, love your videos. all the best for the grass cutting season

Theres only so much lawn mowing or hedge trimming you can watch before it gets very boring. The van chats are definitely more entertaining and helpful.

Thanks for the video rob your videos keep me motivated ahah ! take care of your self mate all the best from Eden zen gardening , Josh Samuel 😁👍😎

Appreciate all the advice you share

I'm three weeks off on before making it to 7 year It can a few years pick up on pattern recognition of your busy and quiet periods. The cost of living has taking a toll on my business I'm currently working on what jobs to do during the quiet period. Earning £30,000 is unrealistic for the first few years in general garden maintenance

Don’t know how I came across your channel but love the content mate. All the best to you from damp Yorkshire

So true Rob! It's so tough!

Great video Rob thanks - just put a comment in on my normal profile but thought another wouldn't hurt! Can't wait to get going - wouldn't fancy launching into this if I was expecting to just switch on a new income, good advice for anybody expecting instant success. I've become accutely aware that this business is like going through a 3 stage selection process - the visit, the quote then actually delivering the goods 😏 the grass is growing down here in Bristol so just waiting for it to dry out 😮

Iv found its best to focus and building a good customer base of nice customers that appreciate your work and you enjoy working with If you focus on the financial side of things you may be financially better off but will you be happy ?

Good sensible advice chap!

Summer time around a grand a week, winter time maybe 200 in a week..average around 700 a week for me personally as a 1 man sole trader. Would like to take it to a grand a week eventually, that would be a very comfy wage and would enable me to buy instead of rent..any day i dont have garden work i do clearances and tip run work. Easier money than garden work too

My girlfriend just overheard and laughed out loud when you said ‘you won’t be a rich man’ haha. Speak for yourself rob 🤣. No but I agree, 50k before tax is still a half decent wage though I guess. But will take time to get there like you said.

I'm working in tech and getting burnt out. The money is good but it's not worth it for me. Been thinking of getting into lawn are for a couple of years now. Think I will start up next year and do weekends while keeping my tech job for a bit and see if it's for me

The problem is alot of people dont want to pay the price that the work entails. Seem to think anything over £100 is expensive for gardening when after overheads and waste etc it's nothing. Plus theres always loads of people who do work for peanuts.

Some surprising comments here, saying 'if you don't earn/charge X amount you might as well get a job'..well, anyone who has the drive to get up in the morning and create their own work schedule, and pays the bills year after year, gets huge respect from me, whether they earn above or below £30k. Yes, you could earn £25K a year working in a supermarket or factory, but would you go back to that? I certainly wouldn't. The upside of being my own boss far outweighs the downside, for me.

Great advice Rob, thanks. I'm in a dilemma, I left the office and took up the gardens last June as an employee and am enjoying it. Was thinking of going self employed but not sure yet, may give it more time. As well as that I'm no spring chicken lol. Thanks mate

Start part time if you can until you build up customers. Winter I save landscaping jobs and jet washing. Taken me 10 years

And maybe a bit of working from between 7-8 in the morning until between 7-9 in the evening during the months where that's actually possible...ie UK summer time. Strange days for sure and God's definitely watching...... and waiting l PEACE.

Great video mate, great advice I’m growing my business slowly I have another job and I’m not rushing I’m going to be getting into hedge cutting soon. Is there such a trimmer as an all-rounder something that I can do small hedges with and slightly high hedges on a set of stepladders? Without buying two sets. 😃

£30k is certainly achievable but remember minimum wage is about £20500 per year, and with that you will get a pension , paid annual leave, uniform, sick leave etc and you get to go home and not have to think about anything else.

Its hard to earn a decent amount as a self employed gardener some people have to go into other things like andrew on extensive gardens he's just uploaded a video about being a car mechanic! As you said it takes a while to build up a customer base and you can't expect to fly out of the trap and win in first year. Andrew has been trying seven years

As a solo worker I think 30k take home pay after all taxes and expenses is a good baseline in my opinion, I aim for, 33-35k takehome a year so yes it's certainly achievable. With staff this should be much higher.

You are the no1 Maxwells on youtube, always at the top of the search, great videos as always. I set out with 50K a year in mind, 150 a day 365 days a year, I later realised it's totally unrealistic but as you say if you diversify you can make a living, but with all this rain "when the waterfalls flowing there's no mowing" haha

My mowers have been earning there keep all week. In fact, I'm having to work all day Saturday to keep up. Glad to be back earning tbh. It's refreshing to hear someone tell it how it is. The jobs not easy by any stretch of the imagination but it does have its positives. As for earnings. 30k starting out in not realistic. If he does manage to do it in the first season I don't think he'll be back for the second one... Fast burn!

I honestly don’t think 30k is hard. Granted I branched out but I offer Gardening (including fencing) patio and driveway power washing Carpet cleaning (only commercial) Gutter clearing And I’m also offering Garden clearing. With the commercial work I’ve got, I’m on target to touch 65k year after expenses etc. one of the very best things I did with the power washing was go and find petrol stations.

I don’t understand how people are saying that 24k is minimum wage? I’m just starting, and I am doing it 2 days a week as swell as my day job. I have no van, and to keep overheads down I’m doing it out of the back of my car - a chuck in a truck as Keith Kalfas calls it. I don’t expect, even if I go full time, to earn any more per month than 1.5 k (BEFORE expenses). All of the things you mention they are tax deductible (van, equipment, etc, because they are a necessary part of your business).

I'm not a gardener by profession but at least I know what a hard job it is, never mind all the other shit you have to deal with.

You can earn 30 k working at a garden centre for sure. Also get paid holiday. Worth a thought. Gardening is a lifestyle and a way of life. If you wanna get rich out of it then it's probably the wrong business. There is only so many hours in a day.

Plenty of channels showing people cutting grass. Your channel is different as it's predominantly van chats so don't worry about it. All the best

Will be doing well to earn 30k gross..let alone net.been doing it for 15 years in cornwall so it doesn't stop growing. Id love to get near to 30k 😂

Not in.mcr to much rain

Random unrelated question here but what oil is best to use for a cobra lawnmower or mowers in general ?

Watched a few of your videos now and just subscibed - how do you manage getting the money off your customers? Do you get paid upfront? Thanks Great videos! 🙂

Yes 30 grand is achievable, but its hard work.Thats not clear profit though for me.Theres all my usual home bills,fuel for truck,tools ect.Just about to spend £1200 on a mower.

I'm the same as you self employed and I don't believe you can turnover 50k in the North East by yourself. You need a team of 2 to earn that kind of money and then you're down the rabbit hole of staff.

I hope that £30k guy is putting some money in a pension, that's the hardest to sort when you haven't got a company banging in 12% in ontop of your contributions!!😳

Rob. £30 large as a sole trader with no help, gross yes, net you’d need to be a machine!

Hope this is £30k profit ? Otherwise your be on less time you take your expenses away etc

Thank you for the video Rob. Yes it takes time for sure to build your customers up. Never be rich but will be happy.....well said Rob Thanks for the video