As the name suggests this involves working with hard materials such as surface construction – patios, paths, driveways, hard standings and car parks. Installing structures - garden buildings, greenhouses/poly tunnels, pergolas, fencing, walls, retainers and raised beds. Creating and installing features – pools, ponds and water features, statues and garden art.
Operative – A skilled Landscaping Labourer that works under a Supervisor
Supervisor or Foreman – Oversees Operatives making sure the projects run smoothly
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This involves the softer elements of landscaping which includes the cultivation and preparation of ground and soil, laying turf, sowing seed, positioning and planting of plants, trees and shrubs, providing initial aftercare.
Operative – A skilled Landscaping Labourer that works under a Supervisor
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Those with a more technical and scientific mind can train for landscape roles such as, site surveying, materials and budget estimation, consultation, soil analysis, agronomists, designing and installing irrigation.
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This aspect of landscaping brings together creative flair and problem solving. Landscape/garden designers are responsible for measuring sites, producing scale plans, artist’s impressions for changing the landscape, and producing tenders for construction. You could take this a stage further and go on to study landscape architecture and design large-scale gardens, parks and outdoor spaces.
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Once the plants are planted, the job doesn’t end there. Maintenance will include the care of plants through pruning, feeding, managing pests and diseases, removing competition and plant replacement. This also extends to lawns and grassed areas making sure footballers and golfers continue to play. There is also use of a range of machinery for these operations.
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Like any other industry, landscape companies are supported by marketing and business managers, accountants and office workers, IT specialists, educators, researchers, journalists and writers.
The landscape Industry and the work it carries out is driven by the materials and equipment they use and install. There are many opportunities to work for these companies, which include nurseries and plant suppliers, construction materials, turf, soil and aggregate suppliers, machinery and tools.