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Garden Maintenance
What is the Garden Maintenance Scheme?
This is a service that tenants pay for to have their grass and hedges cut periodically throughout the year.
Who can apply to join the Garden Maintenance Scheme?
If you are a Gedling Homes tenant and have difficulty in looking after your garden you can apply to join this scheme. You can apply to join at any time of the year. Please ring us on 0115 9051515 and ask to speak to our Neighbourhoods Team about joining our Garden Maintenance Scheme or e-mail us at
enquiries@gedlinghomes.co.uk
How much will it cost?
The amount you have to pay for this service will depend upon the size of the grassed area to be cut and how big your hedge is. If your garden or hedge is very overgrown there may also be a initial cost involved in bringing it back to a manageable standard. You would be responsible for meeting this cost. If you express an interest in joining this scheme we will tell you how much it will cost and how you can pay.
Will I be able to join if I am receiving Housing Benefit?
Yes you will, but you need to be aware that Housing Benefit will not cover this cost. You will need to fund it yourself in another way.
Who does the work?
Currently Gedling Homes use Gedling Borough Council’s Grounds Maintenance
Team to do all our gardening work for us.
How do we monitor the standard of work?
We carry out random and occasional checks on the quality of these works as we want to ensure that the services you are paying for are of a high standard. If you have any comments about our Garden Maintenance Scheme then please ring us on 0115 9051515 and ask to speak to our Neighbourhoods Team or by e-mailing us at
enquiries@gedlinghomes.co.uk
Why should I keep my garden tidy?
Please remember that it is a condition of your Tenancy Agreement that you must keep any garden clean and tidy and look after it to a reasonable standard, with all lawns cut, and hedges, shrubs and trees properly trimmed and tidy. We carry out regular estate inspections to ensure that this is happening and do take action against tenants whose gardens are not clean and tidy.
To download our Factsheet with this information please click the following link.
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