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garden labourer

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Description

Garden labourers perform simple tasks in cultivating and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs. This work can take place in either parks or private gardens.

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Theoretical Knowledge

watering principles plant species soil structure plant propagation pest control in plants ecology horticulture principles pruning types herbicides sprayers greenhouse types turf management pruning techniques lawn care plant disease control landscaping materials

Practical Skills

grow plants plant according to guidelines prepare sites for planting of grass use gardening equipment operate turf management equipment maintain plant health handling chemical products for soil and plants prepare the ground prepare planting area plant green plants propagate plants maintain plant soil nutrition work in outdoor conditions maintain turf and grass prune plants maintain plants' growth operate hand pruning equipment maintain ground prune hedges and trees nurse plants transport physical resources within the work area provide lawn care nurse trees perform weed control operations assist in interior plant projects execute disease and pest control activities establish vertical gardens maintain turf management equipment de-limb trees maintain the greenhouse build fences build garden masonry maintain gardening equipment create garden areas establish green roof