# The Gardensmith

The Gardensmith is a gardener in Northampton. Rated 5.0/5 from 6 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 48/100

## About
Gardener in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 6 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 6 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for gardeners in Northampton. Across 13 gardeners in Northampton, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "It was a delight to meet Josh. He contacted us soon after we posted a job request, and advised us of the costs up front; and when he could come around to undertake the work. His work was of an extremely high standard, and I would have no hesitation in using his services in future; and would recommend him to anyone who needs this work to be undertaken."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent work, completed within timeframe agreed. Josh consulted with me regarding whether to just mow the grass and weeds or remove the weeds by hand and I agreed the latter was the best option. Previous gardener just mowed grass. All in all a great job done and the garden looks great."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Discussed needed work, advice on site and deployment of plants, physical movement of materials and plants. Work was done amiably, and tidily. Engaged for another session later."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Gardener, Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Gardener

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Northampton
- Northamptonshire

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 6 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a gardener
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour — a vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
- Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials' — agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
- Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated — protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.

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