Occupation gardener

Gardeners plant and maintain public or private gardens and lawns, and construct garden features.

Tasks

• Prepare the ground, e.g. prepare soil, install drainage, and level the ground.
• Plant trees, hedges, garden plants, grass, etc.
• Construct features and facilities within gardens, such as paths or paved areas, walls, rockeries, ponds and water features, sheds and fences.
• Check the health of plants and trees, identify and treat weeds, pests and diseases, and apply mulch and fertilisers.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges, and install plant supports and protection.
• Roll, mow, aerate and edge lawns.
• Raise plants from seeds or cuttings.
• Install, operate and maintain irrigation systems.
• Tidy garden areas (e.g. pathways), for example by clearing leaves, snow and litter.
• Maintain and repair gardening tools, equipment and structures.
• Advise clients on garden maintenance and answer questions.

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