Sole Gardener

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative sole gardener with
great plant knowledge to maintain, improve and further enhance the garden on a privately owned small estate in North Wales.

The 5-acre garden comprises formal lawns, mature and newly planted trees, river and woodland, herbaceous and shrub borders, a parterre and a kitchen garden (with greenhouse) for vegetables, fruit and cutting garden. The garden contains extensive hedges of yew and box. See
dolhyfrydgardens.com

The gardener will have a hands-on role in the daily care of the garden and this offers an opportunity to continue the improvement and development of the garden. He/she will be someone who is passionate and takes pride in their work and will maintain and present the garden to a high standard. 

The gardener will need to be self-motivated, organised and able to plan and prioritise their workload throughout the year. The individual will work closely with the owners and should be able to work in a
small team as well as alone.

Responsible for:

•  Maintenance of the garden and woodland.
•  Propagation of vegetables and flowers, weeding, deadheading, trimming, pruning and provision of cut flowers for the house.
• Care and management of herbaceous plants, shrubs, lawns, hedges and trees.
•  Develop new projects when required.
•  Routine garden machinery maintenance.

Applicants must have:

•  At least 5 year proven practical gardening experience.
•  An HND in Horticulture with Plantsmanship (or equivalent)
•  Spray certificates (PA1 and PA6).
•  Excellent plant knowledge plus experience in propagation and hedge trimming.
•  Full driving licence is essential.
•  Some interest in farming to help with a small flock of rare breed sheep.