

Gardener/ Greenkeeper
Jardinier
A Gardener is someone who works in a garden, growing and taking care of plants, lawn and making it look attractive.
Firm knowledge of large properties that host various garden type is essential ( vegetable garden, herbaceous settings, woodland, formal gardens, themed gardens)
A Gardener Duties:
May vary depending on household
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Ability to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
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Able to set out and mark sports facilities.
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Advising home owners on the costs of plants and any work to be done, giving written quotations.
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Applying nutrients to plants and maintaining moisture levels
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Checking the health of plants by identifying any pests or diseases and controlling them
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Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and serviced
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Clearing rubbish and litter away from the garden and grounds.
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Constructing fences, walls and ponds.
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Deciding on which seeds to plant and which locations.
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Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders
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Driving plant vehicles, small diggers etc.
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Ensuring a safe working environment for everyone around the garden.
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Excavating large amounts of earth from a garden and depositing them in skips.
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First Aid Qualification.
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Garden lighting
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Garden ponds
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Giving advice and guidance to property owners on all matters relating to gardening.
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Good knowledge of plants and vegetables.
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Have PA1 and PA6 in pesticide use.
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Horse or Animal Experience
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Horticultural experience
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In charge of grass cutting, emptying bins, weed control and leaf raking.
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Installing lighting in the garden and also building garden furniture and ornaments.
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Knowledge of organic gardening methods and techniques.
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Landscape gardening
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Laying down paving and concrete slabs to create walk ways.
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Maintaining and developing the gardens of clients.
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Maintaining high levels of presentation
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Maintenance of plant tubs baskets.
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Organic Topiary
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Pesticide application
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Planting a old varieties of fruit trees and rare native trees.
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Planting new trees, flowers and various plants.
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Pool Maintenance
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Producing various designs and layouts of garden landscapes.
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Pruning shrubs
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Raising plants from seeds or cuttings
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Seeding plants and watering them at the correct times.
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Sourcing the cheapest material, plants, trees and machinery on behalf of clients.
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Supervising the work of day labourers involved in any projects.
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Turfing
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Undertaking the basic servicing and repair of all garden machinery.
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Using machinery such as lawn mowers, rotovators and hedge trimmers
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Walled Gardens.
Gardeners duties may be in conjunction with other job titles, depending on the household.