With age, it can become complicated to continue carrying out certain household or domestic tasks. So gardening can become a real ordeal, with the risk of injury. That's why there's help available to help you maintain your green spaces! Find out more about gardeners for the elderly!

What do these gardeners do?

Gardeners hired for this type of service are equipped to meet a wide range of demands. They can mow your lawn, trim your hedge, lay out a flower bed or rake up fallen leaves. It all depends on what you need at the time! So you can keep your garden looking beautiful without having to make the slightest effort. A competent professional is always more efficient than a novice, isn't he?

What do you need to plan for?

Once again, this depends entirely on the company you choose. Some companies will require you to be equipped, while others will provide you with the appropriate materials. So pay close attention to this detail if you don't want to invest in gardening equipment. Generally speaking, most gardeners will be able to supply a lawnmower, brushcutter or hedge trimmer, but this will sometimes be charged as an extra for the service provided.

How much does it cost?

This depends on the company you choose to hire. Some companies charge by the hour, while others take the size of your garden into account before drawing up an estimate. Still others only operate on a subscription basis and therefore impose a frequency of service. Generally speaking, however, the hourly rate varies between €8 and €12. It's not an exorbitant price, but it's still a budget for those with smaller budgets.

What is the recommended frequency?

Having your gardener come every week for a garden of no more than 15 m² would be a waste of time and money. That's why it's important to take a few things into account before drawing up a schedule. Think about the tasks you are going to delegate to this professional and the size of your garden. Will the gardener just be mowing the lawn? Trim the hedges? If so, a visit every fortnight will be sufficient.

Why is this worthwhile?

Gardening can be hard on the elderly. Most of the positions involved are painful for the joints. A gardening session often leads to back or knee pain. Calling in a professional can help protect your body and limit the risk of injury or blockages. Of course, this doesn't mean you should stop gardening for good. Keep the tasks that make you feel good (planting flowers or picking cherries) and leave the others to the gardener (mowing, felling trees, raking leaves). That way you'll get all the psychological benefits without having to suffer physically! It's a dream, isn't it?