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How to change my gardener?

(28 Posts)
NonGrannyMoll Sat 07-Sept-24 15:42:30

I've been paying a gardener to come twice a month to cut grass & do a little tidying, but I'd like to stop using him. He's expensive, cuts his visits short at both ends, and has just been very grumpy with me about a "Push to Open" sign on my back gate: "Wouldn't have hurt you to use the P word, would it?" I did try to find a sign with please on it, but they don't seem to exist, and it wasn't meant as an insult to him anyway. I know it sounds feeble-minded but I'm a little autistic and don't deal with difficult people very well. Just wondering if someone with a better brainbox than mine has any tips on how to tell him to stop coming?

starlightnursery Fri 20-Sept-24 10:29:01

Keep it simple and to the point. If you feel comfortable, you can also mention that you value your space and want to handle things yourself. It's okay to set boundaries, especially if it's affecting your peace of mind. You don’t owe anyone a detailed explanation, so focus on what feels right for you. Good luck!

Desdemona Fri 20-Sept-24 11:42:27

jeanie99

Our local gardener did some pruning for me in my front garden, quoted at an hourly rate.
Because he is well known in the village he spent more time talking to people than doing the pruning I was paying him to do.
When I got his bill I said " you have got to be joking" he had included all the time he chatted.
He certainly didn't get what he was asking for, what a cheek.

What a liberty!!

I prefer to be quoted for the price "per job" because of behaviour like this.