Description
Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
ecologyhorticulture principlesplant speciesdesign principlespruning typespest control in plantsprinciples of landscape constructionpruning techniquesenvironmental legislation in agriculture and forestryplant disease controllandscaping materialsagronomyherbicides sprayersrainwater managementorganic farmingcrop production principles
Practical Skills
maintain landscape siteoperate landscaping equipmentgrow plantsperform pest controltransport physical resources within the work areanurse treesuse gardening equipmentperform weed control operationsexecute disease and pest control activitieshandling chemical products for soil and plantsprepare the groundprepare planting areaplant green plantspropagate plantsde-limb treeswork in outdoor conditionsput up signsprune plantsbuild fencesmaintain groundprune hedges and treesnurse plantssupervise landscape projectsdevelop architectural plansmanage landscape design projectsassist in interior plant projectsmanage rainwaterestablish vertical gardenswork in a landscape teammake decisions regarding landscapingprepare flower arrangementsmanage agricultural staffmanage time in landscapingbuild garden masonrylead hard landscape projectsprepare site for constructioncreate garden areasestablish green roof