HORTICULTURE SERVICES

Regular cleaning is required for any hard landscaping elements.* Proper maintenance is essential for all plants, including watering, fertilising, pruning, trimming and other tasks as needed. This includes grass, ground cover, shrubs and trees.

Gardener responsibilities

• Maintaining lawns and other green spaces

• Installing landscapes and seasonal flower designs

• Monitoring and ensuring plant health

• Install and maintain seasonal plants

• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces

• Mulch, edge and weed gardens

• Prune and trim trees and bushes

• Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers

• Monitor and maintain the health of plants

• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants

• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter

Requirements and skills

• Experience as a Gardener

• Familiarity with landscaping design

• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life

• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them

• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers

• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping

• The ability to lift heavy objects

• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time

• A love of the outdoors and plant life

• A high school degree or GED