Roles and missions of the gardener
Gardeners are environmental artists who work for the beauty and well-being of green spaces. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of gardens, parks and outdoor spaces. They are responsible for creating and maintaining peaceful, aesthetically pleasing environments for the public. The essential tasks and responsibilities of a gardener include :
Planning and designing gardens and outdoor spaces;
Care and maintenance of plants, flowers and trees;
Weed and pest control;
Prevention and control of plant diseases;
Lawn raking, hoeing and weeding;
Watering and mulching;
Fertilization and application of chemicals;
Use of garden and lawn maintenance equipment and machinery;
Layout and maintenance of walls and fences;
Cleaning of paths and flowerbeds;
Cleaning and maintenance of tools and machines;
Diagnosis and repair of tools and machinery;
Collection and recycling of plant waste;
Soil preparation and seed sowing;
Pruning and training shrubs and trees;
Helping to prepare outdoor events.
In addition to gardening and landscaping activities, a gardener may be called upon to give advice and information to homeowners, businesses and organizations on the care and maintenance of gardens and outdoor spaces, and to develop strategies to improve and maintain the quality of the environment. They are also responsible for
Gardener's salary and career development
A gardener's salary depends on his or her experience and the tasks he or she is called upon to perform. Here's an overview of gross annual salary trends in France, based on years of experience:
0 to 2 years: approx. 24,000 euros ;
2 to 5 years: around 28,000 euros;
5 to 10 years: between 28,000 and 32,000 euros;
10 to 15 years: between 32,000 and 36,000 euros;
Over 15 years: between 36,000 and 40,000 euros.
Being a gardener offers many career prospects:
Green space maintenance agent ;
Housekeeper ;
Florist ;
Paillagiste ;
Pruning technician.
These professions all require specific skills that can be acquired through additional training. With experience and additional qualifications, career and salary prospects are excellent.