I know the feeling, my…
Submitted by Tony114 on Fri, 03/19/2021 - 17:06I know the feeling, my little garden had missed two lots of tidying from me so I will have to call the gardener used by by neither. A tree and 12 metres of hedge about 200 euro.
I've only got obvious suggestions. The best is whether you know someone local either a neighbour or a trusted trader who can recommend someone or ask around. The next is to ring the comune to see if they can give you some names. I'm not sure about paginegialle. Certainly 1,700 seems expensive.
Hello Tony, thanks very much…
Submitted by joeredditch on Mon, 03/22/2021 - 10:22In reply to I know the feeling, my… by Tony114
Hello Tony, thanks very much for your reply, unfortunately I do not know someone local but I will try and ask the commune if they know of anybody hopefully someone will speak english there if not I have a Italian friend who could talk to them, where are you based and have you had your property long, we have had ours nearly 10 years but have not carried out any work because of work commitments in England I was looking to do some work this year but who know if that will happen, thanks again.
Joe
We bought on the coast just…
Submitted by Tony114 on Mon, 03/22/2021 - 15:36In reply to Hello Tony, thanks very much… by joeredditch
We bought on the coast just south of Livorno where I have family. Love it and missing it. We did consider your area as it is good value and it's charms are underrated, I like Bagni, but senior home management wanted the sea. When we bought our place we kept in touch with the estate agent who has been a source of traders such as a builder and got to know the neighbours and local hardware store who are also good for names as well as just building a network. No different to anywhere really all on recommendation. I am sure I am not going to get there soon so I will have to try my neighbours gardener.
Thanks for you help Tony,…
Submitted by joeredditch on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 13:55In reply to We bought on the coast just… by Tony114
Hi there, I have an Italian…
Submitted by beth on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 13:39Hello Beth, thanks for the…
Submitted by joeredditch on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 13:51In reply to Hi there, I have an Italian… by beth
Hello Beth, thanks for the reply, that would be fantastic if you could pass on your friends details, I could then call him to see if he could help, good that he speaks english, i did do a couple of years leaning italian at night school, but not having been for a while and not using it, I am not the best to say the least, but many thanks again and I look forward to your reply.
Joe
hi Joe, Yes will let you…
Submitted by beth on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 15:11hi Joe, Yes will let you…
Submitted by beth on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 15:11Hi Joe, Sorry to say the…
Submitted by beth on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 04:42In reply to hi Joe, Yes will let you… by beth
Hi Joe,
Sorry to say the friend I thought maybe able to help is not green-fingered. You could ask at a local garden centre or where they sell agricultural and gardening tools. There are groups on facebook who live in your area who may be able to help - don’t know if it is allowed hear to nominate them. Good luck - buona fortuna
Hi Liz, sorry to hear that,…
Submitted by joeredditch on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 07:22I tried ringing the ProLoco…
Submitted by Tony114 on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:00I tried ringing the ProLoco at Bagni as they are often a good source of local knowledge but they seem closed. Pagine Gialle lists a few in Lucca such as Gierre Garden who also do private garden maintenance. I've no idea who is best. Looks like the Comune is still a decent bet for a name or the Facebook route suggested by Beth. There is quite a British enclave in Lucca with even an occasional journal but I'm sure you know that.
Hi Tony, yes I remember…
Submitted by joeredditch on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:28In reply to I tried ringing the ProLoco… by Tony114
hi Joe, Sorry I was unable…
Submitted by beth on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 10:43hi Joe,
Sorry I was unable to assist regarding facebook here are some groups in Italy - British and Mother Tongue Expats in Italy - Gardening and Farming in Italy English Group - Accommodation Owners in Italy - Second Home in Italy or as was previously suggested Expats in Lucca believe they also have a journal the groups are a real source of info - hope you have luck and manage to return a presto to Italy.
Regards Beth
Many thanks Beth, there is a…
Submitted by joeredditch on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:48In reply to hi Joe, Sorry I was unable… by beth