Young mum quoted £600 for basic gardening job gets surprise of life

Keeping your garden in good shape can often be a big task but luckily there's a lot of tips now like why you shouldn't water your plants at one time during the hot weather.

But whether or not you enjoy maintaining your garden, abandoning your space can make it even more harder to tackle. Now one man on TikTok has captured hearts for his heart-warming gesture after a woman nearly spent hundreds on her lawn. Posting to his 31,600 followers, the account @gardenyardzmowing1982 said: "Young mother quoted £600 to cut her grass. Thoughts?"

The footage reveals an unkempt garden before he tackles the overgrown edges and wrestles with the rampant weeds.

After swiftly dealing with the lengthy grass, the transformation begins to take shape, breathing new life into the once neglected space. In a heart-warming twist, the gardener announces: "So I did it for FREE."

He completes the task with a final mow and responsibly disposes of the clippings.

The concluding part of the video showcases a dramatic before-and-after comparison, highlighting the impact of his generous deed.

His post quickly garnered 1,200 likes and scores of comments. One user exclaimed: "You are wonderful."

Another commented: "Aww that's really nice of you."

Just recently, another woman was quoted £200 to cut her lawn as she got the ultimate surprise of her life.

The gardener, known as Mike, began by cutting the long grass with a lawn mower, working from the edges and moving into the centre.

He went around the whole space until all the grass had been cut and he finished by mowing up and down in straight lines to make it look neat.

It's clear the young mum was quoted a huge amount for a basic job but there are steps you can take to avoid being ripped off by gardeners.

You can start by researching local gardeners or landscaping companies to understand their reputation and the services they offer.

Check online reviews on platforms like Google, Yelp, or social media, and don't hesitate to ask friends, neighbours, or community groups for personal recommendations.

Then make sure you gather quotes from at least three different professionals to compare pricing and service offerings.

Finally, be cautious of unusually low quotes, as they may indicate shortcuts or substandard work. Similarly, very high estimates could suggest overcharging.