Senior Head Gardener
Grosvenor Estate London
Belgravia, City of Westminster
01/2013 - Current
- Improved herbaceous borders through weeding, seasonal pruning and cutting back.
- Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
- Maintained and serviced garden machinery, increasing average equipment lifespan.
- Cleared weeds, leaves and snow, applying salt to hard surfaces when necessary.
- Planned and executed solo projects to improve garden design capabilities.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
- Mowed, trimmed and fertilised green spaces.
- Supervised and guided junior gardeners and volunteers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
- Kept strong knowledge of natural methods for plant protection and pest control.
- Prepared and completed landscaping, horticultural and similar related new projects.
- Participated and suggested recommendations for garden improvements.
- Enforced safe working practices and complied with all health and safety legislations.
- Understood and encouraged wildlife diversity to give wild flora and fauna best care possible.
- Propagated plants in greenhouses.
- Managed seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, walled gardens, woodland gardens and parks.
- Performed routine grass cutting and general maintenance of green spaces and communal areas.
- Used and consistently improved composting systems.
- Urban bee keeping
- Community projects
- London in Bloom gold awards Belgravia/Mayfair London Squares
- Previously self employed 15 years as maintenance gardener
