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Landscaper
Landscapers design, create and maintain outdoor spaces from private gardens to public parks and commercial grounds. The work combines hard landscaping (patios, walls, paths, decking) with soft landscaping (planting, turfing, tree care). It is a great trade for people who enjoy being outdoors and working with their hands in a creative way.
What You'll Do Day-to-Day
- ✓ Laying patios, paths and driveways
- ✓ Building retaining walls and raised beds
- ✓ Planting trees, shrubs and flowers
- ✓ Operating machinery like mini-diggers and plate compactors
- ✓ Meeting clients to discuss garden designs
Qualifications You'll Need
- 📚 Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or Landscaping
- 📚 Level 3 Diploma in Landscape Construction
- 📚 RHS qualifications (optional but valued)
- 📚 PA1/PA6 spraying certificates (optional)
Pros
- ▲ Working outdoors in nature
- ▲ Creative and physical work
- ▲ Growing demand for garden makeovers
- ▲ Good self-employment opportunities
- ▲ Satisfying, visible results
Cons
- ▼ Weather-dependent — less work in winter
- ▼ Very physical work
- ▼ Early starts, especially in summer
- ▼ Seasonal income fluctuations
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