What a MASSIVE difference, a winter tidy makes. 

Nice job Rob. 👏👏👍

Gotta get some tripod ladders for next season, they look so much safer than my decorator specials, like this style of video for a change.

Suprised that you are cutting back the hydranga at this time of year. I was always advised to leave it overwinter until the new buds form before cutting back and seem to get great results

Fucking love how thorough you are with explaining your equipment… you have saved me sooooo much hassle. I always end up buying the wrong things. I would of given up gardening last year if it wasn’t for you.. your the inspiring father figure I never had… thank you 🙏

Hi Rob, another great video I just wanted to say, that when you’re talking about pricing your job and allowing for the hours you’re going to be there, and of course the waste you need to take away etc… in my experience, my only worry would be that you’re trying to price enough to make sure that it’s worth your while doing the job, but do you ever worry about the customer saying that it’s too much and then you lose the job altogether?

It sure turned out nice mate 👍🏻

That looks really good. If you are only going once a year this cant be avoided but normally you prune weigela shrubs in the late spring after they have finished blooming so you dont prune off next year's flowers. Hydrangeas normally in the spring so the old flowerheads give the new buds some protection against the frosts. Due to practicality sometimes we all have to prune at the wrong time of the year. You will get less flowers but they will still grow fine

May I recommend RHS Pruning and training. 800 plants. What, When, and How to Prune by DK publishing. You may have to get the roof bars to get bigger ladder. I do have 6ft and 8ft Henchmans which also have the platforms you can lean into and be even more sturdy and safe especially with deep hedges and extensions. The width of the ladder base is the important measurement for van transport. Thinking of getting a 10ft or 12ft as well. A ladder is for life so 400ish could be a good investment. 😊

On jobs that I'm unsure how much waste I'll accumulate i charge £5 per bag i fill and add it onto the price at the end of the job. Eliminates any risk of getting stuck with a load of waste and customers always seem fine with this when quoting, i think they actually like being able to understand the break down of the quote this way. Keep up the good work in this wet miserable winter! 💪

I don’t mean to be a Karen rob but watching you butcher that hydrangea this time of year makes me wince 🤣 because of the soft nature of the wood it’s supposed to be done around late feb/March, or whenever you think the last frost had passed. The brown heads protect the soft wood through winter. That said rob, il be interested to see how that goes 😄😄 Always like to hear how you go about pricing 👍🏽

gives you a good headstart come spring rob.like you i break the rules & shape hydrangers at the back end.we can either tidy up or work to the text book not both.

Lovely job trimming the bushes there Rob 🌳🌳🌳

Tidy job 👍 I bought the darlac grabbers on your recommendation last year, probably best piece of kit I bought. I agree on the hendon ladders they’re so sturdy and completely adjustable.

Great job Rob, looks loads better. Have managed 3 days this week, well short ones, so pleased. Take care

Looks good Rob 👏 Just a tip weigelea flowers on previous years growth, anything that has flowered this year can be cut right down, but new growth will flower next year

I agree that jobs can take longer than expected and the underestimated waste too. But I believe that this shows attention to detail and being a conscientious worker, giving a good service. Anyone can go in with a hedge cutter, butcher everything with it to get away as quickly as possible knowing they've agreed on the price. But some customers I've had are as bad, they point everything out they want doing then say, what do you reckon, an hour? I blame the tv makeover programs, an army of people go in, putting in ponds and pagodas, slabs and decks, all done in an hour including the adverts! Taking pride in our work is often our 'Advert' ! Like other comments, I would have left the hydrangea, but again as you say, we have to do as the customer asks and they are the ones that pays their money and makes their choice! It all looks very neat Rob!

Well done Rob, cracking job

You did a nice tidy job Rob, that is the type of job i like doing, i always feel like i have earned a pint afterwards.

Lovely job rob.

Absolutely fantastic job you have done there Rob

Rob get the 10ft Hendons you wont regret it i put mine on the roof of my rack of my caddie maxi no probs i also pad lock them on the van .

Rob fantastic difference mate✌️ Damien from Ireland

Great video as always Rob the bed looks much better I can't believe you cut that hydrangea 🤣🤣 not the perfect time to cut back any off those shrubs but as you said if the customer wants it doing and its neglected in the spring/ summer then its got to be done.

Are you self taught as to triming difrent types of Bush? Thanks.

Nice job max 👍

Lovely job that mate..😊

The 6ft Hendons are great, i have the same pair and like me your happy to work upto the second to the top step, though its not recommended. 😉. I happily cut back hydrangeas at this time as the heads get shredded in strong winds and end up looking a mess.

Great video Rob. I've got the 3.6m bps ladder, excellent investment. Stays on the roof rack, secured with a security chain. Well worth the investment. Also like your point on pricing these jobs, full or half day rate plus waste, happy Xmas to you and your family. Paul

Impressed with all the correct plant names. Do you leaf mould the leaves

Hi rob great job and great video 👍we are nearly at the end of season now 👍when are you going to break for Christmas then start again? I’m about done now until next year all the best 👍

Very tidy job! off for Christmas soon?!

Get a fold up ladder , use as trestle and steps, goes in my little Suzuki carry ?

Great job and very well put together video. Can I ask how much you would charge for these 4 hours ? Im juet starting out and not sure where my pricing sits

your views are getting better, loads of comments. welldone on your channel rob. great videos. i am the most famous gardener on youtube, but your getting closer i think lol. haha im only having a laugh. best gardener youtube videos on youtube i think rob. award is needed. helping people with your videos. inspires them to enter our industry mate.

How many dumpy bags can you fit in the van Rob while you have kit onboard?

Hi Rob just a question have you looked into doing fencing as well I’m a fellow gardener, not working for myself just yet would like to, but don’t have the guts to do it but one day I will.

would a 8ft set of ladders if your headboard had fold down flap not fit in ?

Hope your names not against that lawn it looks rough as!😂

Estimate time then add vat. With jobs like this it always seems to be the tidy up that takes the time up. Think I'll stick with the mow, blow and go jobs 🙄

Another cracking video Rob. Thank you mate 👍