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Landscape gardeners design, plan and implement all aspects of a garden to make a complete and effective ecosystem. This includes multiple features like plants, trees and structures like trellises, ponds, waterfalls and walls. As well as activities like preparing the soil, choosing greenery, irrigation, installing features and planting trees, flowers and bulbs, landscapers may also be involved in the maintenance of gardens, performing activities like fertilising, weeding, and pruning. They may also work on the maintenance of irrigation systems and structures. Landscapers are required to combine their manual skills with an in depth knowledge of trees, plants and other typical garden features.
Those interested in a career in landscaping can study a Certificate through TAFE while undertaking an apprenticeship. Many landscapers go on to start their own business once they have gained enough experience working for someone else.

Responsibilities & Skills

Landscape gardeners need to be able to operate various hand tools as well as machinery like chainsaws and lawnmowers. They also need to be familiar with irrigation systems as they may need to install them. They can expect to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and while they usually work a standard 40 hour week they are usually required to start early in the morning and may need to work on weekends. As well as working in private residences, landscapers may also be hired to work on commercial precincts, schools, parklands, roadsides and public water features.

To enjoy hard, physical work

To be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions

To be able to work flexible hours

To be unaffected by allergies to certain plants and chemicals

To be able to carry out manual and heavy work

To be able to work in a team