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Name: Robert
Location: Brightlingsea / Wivenhoe / Colchester area
Status: Self‑employed sole gardener
Services Offered
Regular domestic garden maintenance
Walled‑garden care and seasonal upkeep
Lawn mowing, edging, strimming
Hedge trimming and shaping
Pruning shrubs, roses, small trees
Planting, weeding, bed preparation
Garden tidy‑ups and clearance
Basic grounds maintenance
Advice on plant care and seasonal tasks
Experience & Strengths
Hands‑on practical gardening experience
Comfortable working independently or as part of a project
Strong understanding of plant care, soil conditions, and seasonal cycles
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Good with structured tasks but also able to work flexibly
Experience in outdoor project‑based work
Friendly, approachable communication style
Insurance & Professional Setup
Public Liability Insurance recommended (£1–2m cover)
Tools cover + personal accident cover (typical for sole gardeners)
Waste disposal handled legally (see below)
Operates as a sole trader (simple registration with HMRC)
Garden Waste Disposal (How You Operate)
As a self‑employed gardener you have three legal options:
Clients provide green‑waste bins (most common).
You register for a Waste Carrier Licence (free for green waste).
You take waste to a recycling centre that accepts trade green waste (some do, some don’t).
Tools & Equipment
Lawn mower
Strimmer
Hedge trimmer
Hand tools (secateurs, loppers, forks, spades)
Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, boots)
Working Area
Brightlingsea
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Surrounding Tendring villages
Client Types
Domestic households
Small private gardens
Walled gardens
Elderly residents needing regular maintenance
Busy professionals needing reliable upkeep
Skills
Gardener / Garden Designer
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