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Gardener / Landscaper CV Example

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David Harper
Head Gardener
📍 Oxfordshire, UK✉️ david.harper@email.com
Summary

RHS Level 3 qualified Head Gardener with 8 years of experience managing historic and private estate gardens. Expert in herbaceous borders, kitchen gardens, and formal planting design. Manage team of 4 gardeners across 15-acre estate.

Work Experience
Head Gardener at Private Estate (Oxfordshire)
  • Manage 15-acre private estate including walled kitchen garden, 200m herbaceous borders, and formal parterre
  • Lead team of 4 gardeners planning seasonal planting, maintenance schedules, and landscape improvements
Senior Gardener at National Trust — Blenheim Palace
  • Maintained 2,000-acre landscape and formal gardens receiving 800,000+ visitors annually
  • Responsible for rose garden (500+ specimens), topiary maintenance, and seasonal bedding displays
Skills
Garden DesignPlant IdentificationPruning & PropagationPA1/PA6 SprayingTeam LeadershipChainsaw (CS30/31)IPM / Organic MethodsBudget Management

What Recruiters Look For

Gardener CVs must show your RHS qualification level, the scale of gardens managed, and specialist skills. Private estates, National Trust, and commercial landscape companies look for different things.

Key Skills to Include

Garden design, herbaceous borders, pruning, propagation, pest management (IPM), PA1/PA6 spraying, machinery operation, and seasonal planting plans.

Common Mistakes

Not specifying the type and scale of gardens you manage. A 15-acre estate and a council park require very different skill sets. Always include acreage, team size, and budget managed.

Formatting Tips

One page. Include your RHS level and any specialist certifications prominently. Mention specific garden styles you specialise in and notable properties.

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