FAQs
How can I pay you? We accept Checks, cash, card and we can send invoices. We charge a 4% fee to payments made with card and invoices. We mention this in our Service Agreements and before the payment is done so that our clients can choose paying with a check or cash.
Do you use your own equipment? Yes. Hobby Gardening LLC we use our own tools and single use materials such as wheel barrow, string trimmer, chain saw, yard waste bags, trimmers and more.
Do you have your own transport? Yes. We own our own pick up truck. In somme cases, we rent bigger vehicles to accelerate special projects but in most cases this is not necessary.
Is Hobby Gardening a legal business? Absolutely! We are registered in the LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the state of Michigan) and we have a FEIN (Federal Employers Identification Number). Besides this, our professional activity is covered by our Business Liability Insurance. Since we are a gardening business, there are no furter permits and licenses required for our activities.
Do you use your own equipment? Yes. Hobby Gardening LLC we use our own tools and single use materials such as wheel barrow, string trimmer, chain saw, yard waste bags, trimmers and more.
Will we sign a contract? Yes, and this is a non negotiable requirement for us. We have a non surprise policy during our relationship with our clients. Both the Service, Price and other applicable terms will be shared in a Service Agreement with our clients before the project starts. This helps clients and provider (us) to have clear expectations about projects and will smooth the process of using our liability insurance if anything -rare- happens.
Will you apply chemicals? No, in any case. We are intentionally not licensed to use weeders, fertilizers, pesticides and any kind of synthetic substances. We do not believe that these substances are better than its consequences and do not use them at all. We will share natural alternatives as possible as an alternative.
Do you charge any hidden fees? No! We will indicate a price in the Service Agreement and the prie will include labor, use of single use materials and taxes. The only additional fee that we might charge is a 4% fee if you decide to pay through an invoice or with card. If the service is paid with check (our prefference) or cas, no additional fees will be applied to the original price.
How many workers in the crew? Hobby Gardening is a single-member company runned and operated by one person only at the moment. You will see one person working on your yard, with the exception of third party companies showing up punctually to deliver mulch, compost, plants, and any other materials needed; but these workers are not part of Hobby Gardening LLC.
Can you provide references? Absolutely! You can find refferences in our Google Business Profile, available in our home page in this website.
Do you work for minorities? Absolutely. We proudly support and work for black, asian, latino, arab, LGBTQ+ neighbors the same way than we work with any other family unit. We do not discriminate clients for race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, physical conditions, and any other reason. No matter who you are, you can feel safe with us.
Will you show up? Yes, we will. If, for any force majeure reason we can't meet you the date proposed or booked, we will reach out to propose alternative dates. We do not let people hanging on a long wait and disappear after confirming a visit.