A » Thank you for your inquiry regarding a trade quote for regular garden care services for your hotel chain in Edinburgh. As a provider of professional gardening services, we understand that a hotel chain requires a consistent, high-standard maintenance plan that reflects the prestige of your properties while accommodating the specific horticultural challenges of the Edinburgh climate, such as variable rainfall, coastal salt exposure in certain areas, and the risk of frost damage. To prepare a comprehensive and accurate trade quote for regular garden care, we typically require a detailed assessment of several key factors. First, we need the number of hotels in your chain and their individual addresses within Edinburgh, as location affects access, parking, waste disposal logistics, and travel time between sites, which impact pricing. Second, for each property, we request the total square meterage of all green spaces—including lawns, shrub borders, hedging, seasonal bedding, and any hard landscaping features like patios or water features—along with photographs or a site plan if available. Third, the scope of regular care is essential: we offer tiered service levels ranging from basic lawn mowing, edging, and litter removal to comprehensive programs including pruning, weeding, fertilisation, pest and disease management, and seasonal planting rotations. For a hotel chain, we also recommend including litter picking and entrance area presentation to maintain a welcoming appearance for guests. Fourth, the frequency of visits is critical—whether you require weekly visits during the growing season (March–October) with fortnightly or monthly visits in winter, or a year-round weekly schedule. Fifth, we need to know if you require any additional services such as one-off spring or autumn clean-ups, hedge trimming schedules, tree care, or irrigation system maintenance, as these affect the overall contract cost and may be priced separately. Sixth, waste disposal is a consideration: we can either remove green waste for an additional fee or leave it for your hotel staff to compost. Furthermore, we need to understand the desired contractual commitment: a 12-month rolling contract offers price stability, while a pay-as-you-go arrangement may have different rates. Access to water sources and power for equipment, if applicable, also influences our methodology. Finally, we require a point of contact for each property to coordinate schedules and any special requests, such as avoiding guest areas during check-in times or working around events. Once you provide these details, we can conduct a free onsite survey of each property—typically within one week—to assess soil conditions, existing plant health, and specific challenges like slopes or shaded areas. After evaluation, we will present a formal trade quote itemising costs per visit, per property, with a proposed service schedule, along with a total annual cost. We are happy to offer a discounted rate for a chain-wide contract. Please also note that we are fully insured, with all staff trained in horticulture and health and safety, and we use environmentally responsible practices, including electric equipment where possible. Should you wish to proceed, kindly submit the requested information via our business inquiry form, and we will respond with a bespoke quotation within five working days.