Small jobs
Basic weeding, planting and tidy-ups are discussed and priced after Franco sees the work or receives clear photos.
Garden care in Gansbaai & De Kelders
Gardening services in Gansbaai & De Kelders.
Happy gardens. Happy Franco.
Gardening is more than work for Franco — it is what he loves. Every plant, clean-up and garden project gets his energy, care and biggest smile. He provides personal garden care in Gansbaai and De Kelders in the Overstrand, Western Cape.
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Clear, fair pricing
Ask first. Agree first. Then we grow.
Franco confirms the price before work starts. The final quote depends on the garden, travel, tools, materials and whether garden waste must be removed.
Minimum labour basis
R30.23 per ordinary hour
This is South Africa's national minimum wage from 1 March 2026. It is a legal wage floor, not a guaranteed final customer price.
View the official 2026 rateLarger projects
Longer clean-ups, if within his abilities, can be quoted as a complete job and split over more than one day when needed.
Extra costs
Plants, soil, other materials, transport and garden-waste removal are agreed separately before work begins.
Pride in every gardenMeet Franco Otto
His passion is growing.
Franco loves getting his hands dirty and seeing a garden grow. He is learning as he works, building experience with basic garden tasks. Landscaping is something he hopes to learn as his skills grow. Send him photos and talk through the job first, so he can explain what he can take on and where he may need guidance.
Garden clean-upsGarden tidy-upsWeedingPlantingBasic garden helpTasks agreed together
Please note: Franco is not formally trained in landscaping, trimming or pruning. Please discuss the work with him before booking. Lawn mowing is not offered.
Service area: Gansbaai and De Kelders in the Overstrand, Western Cape.
Your local gardener
Garden services in Gansbaai & De Kelders
Looking for help with a garden in the Overstrand? Franco provides personal garden care in Gansbaai and De Kelders. Tell him what needs doing, send a few photos and agree on the work and price before he starts.
Garden tidy-ups & weeding
Ask Franco about basic weeding and tidying garden beds or outdoor spaces. Send photos first so you can agree on work he feels able to do.
Basic planting help
Ask about help planting flowers or succulents. Explain what you need and any guidance you can provide, so Franco can confirm whether the task suits his experience.
Learning as he grows
Franco is building his gardening skills through hands-on work. Landscaping is an aspiration. Discuss anything unfamiliar with him first rather than assuming specialist training.
For other locations in the Overstrand, send your location to ask whether Franco can travel to you. Lawn mowing is not offered.
Ask about your gardenFranco at work
Doing what he loves.
Hands in the soil, a smile on his face, and care in every little detail.
Small details, big difference
Care you can see.
“I want to be the best gardener in the world.”
— Franco
Quick answers
Questions about Franco's garden work
Everything you need to know before getting in touch.
What gardening work does Franco do?
Franco helps with basic garden clean-ups, weeding and planting, and is learning as he works. Send photos and discuss each job first so he can confirm what he can take on and where guidance is needed. Landscaping is something he hopes to learn; he is not formally trained in landscaping, trimming or pruning. Lawn mowing is not offered.
How can I ask Franco about a gardening job?
Send Franco a WhatsApp message or call 060 619 7642. Tell him what work you need and where the garden is so he can confirm availability.
Where does Franco offer gardening services?
Franco provides gardening services in Gansbaai and De Kelders in the Overstrand, Western Cape. For another Overstrand location, send your location on WhatsApp to ask whether he can travel to your garden.
How much does Franco charge for gardening?
The 2026 South African national minimum wage of R30.23 per ordinary hour is the minimum labour basis from 1 March 2026. Franco confirms the actual customer price before starting because travel, tools, materials, job difficulty and garden-waste removal can change the quote.
How long can a gardening booking be?
A normal booking is planned within South Africa's ordinary working-time limits: generally up to 9 hours a day when working 5 days or fewer per week, 8 hours a day when working more than 5 days, and 45 ordinary hours per week. Longer projects can be split across days. Overtime requires agreement and has separate legal limits. See the official Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
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060 619 7642
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