May 2007 saw the launch of Norwich City Council and Mow & Grow joined forces in a new partnership to set up Norwich City Mow & Grow. The project was set up to help the gardening needs of vulnerable people in the Norwich City area and cleared and maintained over 570 gardens in its first year.

The scheme will see referrals from professional bodies across Norwich City forwarded to the Neighbourhood housing officers who decide on the priority of each case before being passed onto the Mow & Grow Rangers.

How does it work?

Each client once informed they are eligible for the service chooses there own password for security purposes and will then be contacted by the Mow & Grow team within 10 days to confirm an appointment.

Who are the Mow & Grow Rangers?

The Mow & Grow rangers are CRB (criminal record bureau) checked volunteers and staff with the police and are fully insured up to £5 million pounds worth of public liability insurance. They are fully trained in the use of machinery (we use petrol driven machinery so we have no need to use your electricity) and are supervised by fully experienced garden coordinators.

What happens to the green waste?

All our senior staff are trained Master Composters. We take away all your green waste, and shred your green waste turning it into compost. 100% environmentally friendly, and organic without the need for any burning helping to protect our environment.

The scheme has 3 services available to Norwich City residents:

1. One off garden clearance: Eligible referrals will have a £15 one off charge.
2. Maintenance Service (optional): Once A garden has had its initial clearance residents can sign up to a regular garden maintenance service (minimum of 6 visits a year)
3. Fully commercial service for non vulnerable clients. Contact 01502538124 quoting “Norwich commercial service”.