Horticultural trades

This skilled role cultivates, cares for, and manages plants, gardens, and green spaces for aesthetic, recreational, or productive purposes. They are crucial for enhancing landscapes, maintaining ecosystems, and contributing to environmental well-being.

Key responsibilities involve preparing soil, planting, pruning, watering, and maintaining various types of plants, shrubs, and trees. They operate specialized gardening and landscaping equipment, manage irrigation systems, and implement pest and disease control. A core function is understanding plant biology, soil science, and landscape design principles, ensuring healthy plant growth and visually appealing outdoor environments.

They also collaborate with clients, landowners, garden designers, and other landscape professionals to bring green space visions to fruition. Ultimately, they are accountable for the health, beauty, and sustainable management of horticultural environments, directly contributing to environmental quality and human enjoyment of green spaces.