POPULAR
Lawn Mowing
Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
FROM
£0per 100m²
+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
OWNER-RUN SERVICE
Best Gardener in Cambridge
Finding a reliable gardener in Cambridge means checking three things: insurance, published prices, and who actually does the work. ELawnCare ticks all three. Every job is carried out by the business owner, not subcontractors, which is why the standard stays consistent across every visit. The service covers CB1 through CB25 with no callout charge within 8 miles.
Prices are published on the website and quoted before work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice. Mowing starts at £20 per 100m² with a £40 minimum visit. Hedge trimming is £4 per metre up to 2m. The business carries £2 million public liability insurance, and proof is available on request.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Hedge Trimming
Domestic hedges shaped cleanly, cuttings tidied and removed.
Low (≤2m)£4 per metre
Tall (>2m)£8 per metre
Hand Weeding
Roots-out, no chemicals. Beds, gravel paths, and patios cleared by hand for lasting results.
FROM
£0per hour
1-hour minimum
Garden Clean-up
Post-winter resets, end-of-tenancy clears, neglected gardens brought back to life.
Small£250 (half-day)
Medium£375 (full-day)
Largefrom £750 - quote
What makes a good gardener in Cambridge
A good gardener shows up on time, charges what they quoted, and carries insurance. In Cambridge, many gardening services use rotating crews or subcontractors, which makes it hard to maintain a consistent standard. Owner-operated services avoid this problem entirely because the same person handles every visit.
Published pricing is another strong signal. If a gardener will not tell you the rate before visiting, that usually means the price is adjusted based on what the property looks like rather than the actual work involved.
ELawnCare pricing overview
Mowing is £20 per 100m², minimum visit £40. Strimming adds £12 to a mow or costs £28 per hour standalone. Hedge trimming is £4 per metre for hedges up to 2m and £8 per metre above that. Hand weeding is £28 per hour. Monthly plans take 10% off recurring work.
Garden clearance is £250 for a half day and £375 for a full day. Overgrown first cuts carry a 50% surcharge for the initial visit only.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
ELawnCare is an owner-run, 5-star rated gardening service covering CB1 to CB25. Every visit is carried out by the owner with £2 million public liability insurance. Prices are published online and quoted before work starts, with no callout charge within 8 miles.
ELawnCare charges £20 per 100m² for mowing with a £40 minimum visit. Hedge trimming is £4 per metre up to 2m and £8 above. Hand weeding is £28 per hour. Monthly plans carry a 10% discount. These are published rates, not estimates.
Yes, ELawnCare carries £2 million public liability insurance. Proof of insurance is available on request before any work begins. It is worth asking any gardener you consider for the same documentation.
No. Every job is carried out by the business owner. No subcontractors, no rotating crews, no agency staff. This is the only reliable way to keep a consistent standard from one visit to the next across the Cambridge area.
FULLY INSURED
£2M public liability
CAMBRIDGE-BASED
CB1 to CB25 free callout
RELIABLE
Owner handles every visit
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