Sole Gardener

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative sole gardener with great plant knowledge to maintain, improve and further enhance the garden on a privately owned small estate in North Wales.
The 5-acre garden comprises formal lawns, mature and newly planted trees, river and woodland, herbaceous and shrub borders, a parterre and a kitchen garden (with greenhouse) for vegetables, fruit and cutting garden.
The garden contains extensive hedges of yew and box.
See dolhyfrydgardens.com The gardener will have a hands-on role in the daily care of the garden and this offers an opportunity to continue the improvement and development of the garden.
He/she will be someone who is passionate and takes pride in their work and will maintain and present the garden to a high standard.  The gardener will need to be self-motivated, organised and able to plan and prioritise their workload throughout the year.
The individual will work closely with the owners and should be able to work in a small team as well as alone.
Responsible for:  Maintenance of the garden and woodland.
 Propagation of vegetables and flowers, weeding, deadheading, trimming, pruning and provision of cut flowers for the house.
Care and management of herbaceous plants, shrubs, lawns, hedges and trees.
 Develop new projects when required.
 Routine garden machinery maintenance.
Applicants must have:  At least 5 year proven practical gardening experience.
 An HND in Horticulture with Plantsmanship (or equivalent)  Spray certificates (PA1 and PA6).
 Excellent plant knowledge plus experience in propagation and hedge trimming.
 Full driving licence is essential.
 Some interest in farming to help with a small flock of rare breed sheep.