Salary guide
Landscape Gardener
- Average salary
- £18,000 – £30,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HorticultureLandscaping
- The UK has over 3,000 public parks
Other names this job is known by
- Groundskeeper
- Garden Maintenance Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Design, plant, and maintain gardens and landscapes
- Prune trees and shrubs
- Mow lawns and manage borders
- Advise clients on plant selection and care
- Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery
- Apply fertilisers and pest control
- Keep records and manage schedules
- Work outdoors in all weather
Skills and qualifications required
- Diploma or apprenticeship in horticulture or gardening
- Experience in gardening or landscaping
- Plant knowledge
- Practical and organisational skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head Gardener
- Landscape Manager
- Business Owner
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study biology or horticulture
- Apply for a horticulture apprenticeship
- Gain Level 2/3 qualifications
- Build experience in gardens or landscaping
- Progress to senior or management roles, or start your own business
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