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Duties and Tasks
Horticultural assistants may perform the following tasks: - prepare new garden sites, plots and soils using hand tools or machines
- load, unload and move gardening supplies and equipment
- assist in planting and transplanting seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
- clean gardens and remove rubbish
- maintain plants and gardens by watering, weeding and mowing lawns
- adjust mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation in a nursery, garden or greenhouse
- prepare and package plants for sale or transport
- erect barriers, fences or structures in gardens.
Specialisations
With experience and further training, it is possible to gain promotion to horticultural tradesperson positions.
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