Trim Gym vs The Gardener: 40-feature comparison. East GTA mowing from $45/visit vs a 39-year Canadian landscape franchise headquartered in Markham.
The Gardener is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated landscape maintenance franchise that has been serving residential and commercial properties since 1987 — nearly 40 years. Their head office is located at 7030 Woodbine Ave in Markham, Ontario. They have franchise locations across Canada in Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, with active recruitment for new franchise territories. Their motto is 'We do it... You enjoy it!' Visit hirethegardener.com or call to request a free estimate.
Yes — unlike some lawn care companies we compare against, The Gardener does offer weekly lawn cutting as a core service. Their weekly maintenance includes mowing, trimming, and edging. They also offer an optional lawn clipping removal add-on and a 'Summer Bundle' package that combines multiple services for better value. This makes them a direct competitor to Trim Gym for mowing services.
The Gardener does not publish pricing online — each franchise location provides custom estimates based on your property. Trim Gym publishes every price: weekly mowing from $45/visit, one-time cuts from $70, fertilization from $299/season, and seasonal cleanups from $149. You'll need to request a free estimate from your local Gardener franchise to compare directly.
Yes — The Gardener is a Canadian franchise system with locations across multiple provinces. Each location is independently owned and operated by a local franchise owner. Their head office is in Markham, Ontario. They actively recruit new franchise owners and promote low start-up investment, branding/marketing support, and industry-leading training.