Gardeners

Snapshot

Gardeners plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs.

Job stats
How many are employed in this occupation?	61700
What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)?	$700
How does unemployment compare with other occupations?	high
What is the vacancy level for this occupation?	high
What are the job prospects for this occupation?	good

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees.