"What a magnificent job you have done! I walked around and I was really impressed by the way my garden looked after the excellent work. Be assured of my gratitude."

"Thank you for the great job despite the rainstorm. The cuttings were put out on the footpath and the council collected them. I'm very grateful for the work done. I'm 93."

"Thank you for the difference you have made to my garden. The excess vegetation you have removed has lifted a weight from me, as at times I feel the weeds and bushes are taking over. I do appreciate all you have done for me."

"Thank you to all who have helped me throughout the year - for cutting my lawns and getting my garden looking so well. Such polite, helpful people who never complain."

"Thank you for your courteous manners and help at all times."

"Thanks for all the hard work by your gardeners. I felt as if my garden was derelict but now order and neatness delight me."

"I would like to let you know how much I appreciated all the work that the wonderful team of volunteers did in my garden. They noted all the problems and worked tirelessly . I always look forward with great pleasure to their visit. They are always so friendly and kind and I enjoy their news at the morning tea break. I would like to send my regards and thanks to you all."

"I would like to thank all the young gardeners who have made my place look very neat and tidy. I am 93 years old and am unable to care for it myself. I do like to see the place looked after and look forward to my next visit, whenever they can afford the time."

"I cannot adequately express my absolute joy and delight with the work that "the team" has done - weeds removed, shrubs cut back and all branches stacked in neat piles. What a miracle they performed. Thank you , one and all, very much. You are such a happy bunch of workers."

"I am delighted that the gardening team can continue to come to me. I did appreciate all the work and advice I received. I have got to know quite a few of the team now and I always look forward to seeing them. Their wonderful assistance helps me so much in maintaining the garden area so it looks neat and attractive."

"I write to say how pleased my wife and I are with the attention given by the team. The hard working band of volunteers have done wonders to our overgrown garden. Our thanks to you all -we are most grateful."

"I have appreciation and admiration for your team who worked willingly, doing their best. It was not easy work as the garden had been neglected for so long. Many sincere thanks for the pleasure I have in looking out on their work."

"A few words to let you know how much I appreciated the gardening team who attended my "jungle" yesterday. They worked hard and transformed it into a presentable garden, all seeming to enjoy doing so. Thanks to all."

"Once again I thank you for the amazing transformation of my weed-infested garden. Before you came I considered poisoning the entire garden and starting again. After the work of the enthusiastic group, I am in danger of winning Council's Best Garden Award. "

"I am writing to express my appreciation. I have never seen such an organisation, energy or expertise, all with smiling faces. No task too large. In a short space of time a large untidy area was once again organised into one aesthetic garden. The volunteers are a credit to ECG, especially in this day and age when, to most, any small task is an effort. Thank you."

"Thank you for all that was done by the hardworking team My husband is in Intensive Care at present and it really depressed me to look at my neglected, overgrown back garden. Now all has been transformed and I am so grateful to you all."

"Thankyou to all the people who worked in my garden while I was in hospital and did a terrific job."

"You have performed wonders in my front garden. It was a pleasure for me to hear you all working so hard and the peals of laughter drifting in to me. When one lives long and reaches over the three score years and ten, we forget how many kind and generous people there are in the world today. Of course, if we don't ask for help we can't expect it. I had given up hope of trying to manage the garden but after your visit I have changed my mind as I love my home and am sure I wouldn't be happy to leave."

"We want to thank you for all the help you have given us in fixing our garden. It helps us more than words can express, especially since we would have no way of affording to pay for the service of private gardeners."

"Many thanks for the joy that you have given to my mother. I feel touched when watching her going from one bush to another, talking to them in the garden. Without you kind help that would not be possible. The smiling faces and the joyful atmosphere when you are here always helps me to be cheerful when I feel down as it reminds me that there are still people who care."

"A large group of gardeners arrived in an endeavour to restore law and order to my garden which is a source of comfort and activity for me. All were industrious and very capable – the results were incredible! They did a wonderful job, attacking weeds, predator ivy and other invaders and I was ecstatic. Many, many thanks to all your volunteers for providing such a wonderful service."