For most of the UK there are stringent laws in place to force people to take responsibility for their property. This is so that house prices, other peoples properties, are not damaged by an individuals carelessness. Part of this property upkeep is making sure that the garden doesn’t become so over grown, so as to affect the surrounding properties in a negative way. Having somebody present in a house who is always willing to manage their garden isn’t always realistic. For instance, in the millions of properties where the residents are renting, having somebody who is fully invested in the property there all of the time isn’t possible. In these instances, the responsibility may well fall ultimately on the landlord of the property. For landlords, having an effective gardening service is a priority. It can help to stop potentially contentious issues from arising with the neighbours, as well to improve the value of the property that they own, so that they can charge more for the property.