Career - General Gardener

General Gardners will carry out site assessment and identify and correct soil deficiencies and prepare and look after seedbeds and growing sites. They will propagate and plant trees, bushes and hedges, flowers and bulbs and will prepare lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, or by laying turf. They will identify and treat weeds, pests and diseases affecting plants and will prune trees and hedges to promote the health and increase the attractiveness of plants. They will install plant supports and protection and also operate and maintain drainage and irrigation systems. They will grow and maintain indoor plants and conservatory displays and construct features and facilities within gardens, such as paths or paved areas, rockeries, planter boxes, ponds and water features and also maintain and repair gardening equipment.

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