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Stuart Lyall

London

Summary

Dedicated garden planner with extensive expertise in perennial border design, seasonal awareness, and eco-friendly practices. Proficient in creating wildlife habitats, compost making, and pruning techniques. Skilled in the use of gardening tools and power tools, with a strong background in garden restoration, orchard care, and shrub maintenance. Adept at weed control, formal planting, and grounds management. Excellent interpersonal communication skills enhance collaboration with clients and team members. Committed to sustainable gardening practices and continuous professional development.

Overview

2017
2017
years of professional experience

Work history

GARDNER /Self Employed

Self Employed
London

Self employed for 10 years after a career change .

Worked initially on casual/ part time basis with local private Gardener.

Skills cover are general maintenance upkeep of ground /shrub and plant health .

general garden tidy routines ,lawn maintenance ,shrub pruning ,replanting and new planting .

plot preparation and replenishing ,aftercare and maintain .

  • Removed weeds regularly, promoting healthier growth for desired plants.
  • Constructed flower beds to increase biodiversity in the garden area.
  • Improved soil quality with the incorporation of organic matter.
  • Planted seasonal flowers for a vibrant garden aesthetic.
  • Maintained clean paths and patios for an organised outdoor space.
  • Enhanced property appeal by maintaining and nurturing plant life.
  • Took care of gardening equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
  • Selected suitable plants according to location and season-optimised growth achieved throughout year.
  • Pruned overgrown shrubs, enhancing the garden's overall look.
  • Maintained client gardens whilst they were away on holiday-peace of mind ensured upon their return.
  • Suggested eco-friendly gardening practices to clients-environmental awareness heightened as a result.
  • Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
  • Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
  • Mowed, trimmed and fertilised green spaces.

Chef /Executive /head positions

raymond blanc/ivy collection/the ivyand many more
London / Oxford
09.1984 - 09.2016
  • Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
  • Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
  • Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.

Skills

  • Perennial border design
  • Seasonal awareness
  • Garden planning
  • Familiar with gardening tools
  • Eco-Friendly practices
  • Creating wildlife habitats
  • Compost making
  • Pruning proficiency
  • Experience with power tools
  • Mulching technique
  • Garden restoration
  • Orchard care
  • Shrub maintenance
  • Weed control
  • Formal planting
  • Grounds management
  • Interpersonal communication

Additional information summary

Im a self taught gardener with 10 years experience ,gathering small bit of knowledge from a party time beginning to having my own client base around London ,west and south west predominantly .

I have several regular monthly client gardens requiring general maintenance ,creating wild flower meadows and Fruit orchards for one client ,coordinating planning and maintaining in an ongoing basis as we'll as upkeep of the garden ,planting ,planning and seasonal

My knowledge is self taught with practice and having clients that understand if Im unsure then endeavour to source the knowledge on how too,This can involve finding the right people for the right job ie, working with irrigation specialist ,hard landscapers and tree specialist ,having the knowledge but not necessary the particular skill .

Im proficient at working on my own and my strength is making a plan and following it through in a methodic ,articulate fashion .


Timeline

Chef /Executive /head positions

raymond blanc/ivy collection/the ivyand many more
09.1984 - 09.2016

GARDNER /Self Employed

Self Employed

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