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Gardening service

Qualifying Criteria

The gardening service is available to:

Derwentside Homes tenants who are either aged persons or who are disabled, and who have no one living with them who could reasonably be expected to help them keep their garden tidy.

The service is currently provided FREE to all qualifying tenants who receive it.

The number of properties included within the service is currently limited to 294, and we operate a waiting list, in date of application order. New tenants will be included onto the service when a vacancy becomes available.

Download our Gardening Services application form PDF

Scope of Service

The service is designed to be a basic maintenance and tidy up service and includes:

Cut, strim and collect grass from lawned areas
Strim and spray weeds in boarders and paths
Cut hedges
Prune shrubs
Litter pick
Sweep and tidy site

Though the pruning of hedges and shrubs is included within the service it is estimated that this work is only carried out occasionally and not on every visit to the property. Some pruning of hedges and shrubs can also be included in the winter programme.

Works NOT included in the service:

Digging and cultivation of borders
Removal of shrubs and trees
Pruning trees
Landscaping, fencing and paving
Planting shrubs or plants
Removal of rubbish not associated with garden maintenance

Frequency of service

During growing season it is estimated that the gardeners will call on a 3 to 4 weekly cycle, depending on weather etc. During the off-season gardeners will call less frequently and carry out minor additional works identified as part of the winter programme.

Further information

Please contact us on 08458 505 600