Horticultural Tradesperson

Horticultural tradespersons maintain plants and planted areas, construct horticultural features and apply treatments to improve plant growth and control pests.

Horticultural tradespersons may perform the following tasks:

identify and correct soil deficiencies
identify and treat pests and diseases affecting plants
prepare fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilisers and compost
use growth regulators and other chemicals
read landscape plans and construct rockeries, paths or ponds
plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
maintain gardens by fertilising, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water
prune trees and hedges to promote the health and positive appearance of plants
thin out, hoe, irrigate and fertilise crops
maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, fertilisers and chemicals
service equipment such as tools, lawn mowers and heavy machinery
operate and install irrigation and drainage systems
plan and supervise the daily activities of other workers
develop long-term plans, set budgets and manage the financial aspects of the organisation or business.

Specialisations:

Arboriculture Worker

An arboriculture worker cares for and maintains trees in urban environments. The work may include tree climbing using ropes and a harness or operating from elevated platforms. Senior workers, sometimes called tree surgeons, provide specialist advice on tree evaluation, assessment and treatment.

Floriculturist

A floriculturist produces fresh and dried flowers and foliage for wholesale, flower markets, florists and retail outlets, and increasingly for overseas export. Some flower farms also grow flowers in open fields for their essential oils.

Gardener

A gardener plants and cares for trees, lawns, shrubs and flower beds in areas around public and private institutions, city squares, parks and gardens, playing fields, golf courses and bowling greens, as well as private homes.

Greenkeeper

A greenkeeper is also known as groundsperson or turf keeper. They prepare, establish and manage fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sport. They may also do domestic and commercial mowing and lawn maintenance operations or work on commercial turf farms.

Landscape Gardener

A landscape gardener designs and constructs garden landscapes or renovates existing gardens. They work in a variety of sites, including public and private parks and gardens, to create a landscape that is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.

Nursery Worker

A nursery worker grows and sells plants. They can work in either retail or wholesale nurseries, and may specialise in areas such as native plants, advanced trees or flowers.

enjoy practical and mechanical activities
able to undertake manual and heavy work
able to work safely with chemicals and machinery
able to work for long hours
able to work outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions.

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