Responsibilities of a Head Gardener
In professional gardening businesses, head gardeners have important responsibilities that vary widely. Apart from extensive knowledge of plant and lawn care and a talent for creative garden design, a head gardener must have leadership qualities, people skills and the ability to adapt to requirements. Physical strength, positive mindset and willingness to put in hard work unhesitatingly are equally important to be successful.
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Garden Care
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As a head gardener, it is your responsibility to plan, design and maintain the garden or park and its amenities. You develop proper plant care and garden maintenance plans for your team to follow. You oversee your team's garden care tasks, which include planting, irrigation, weeding as well as keeping plants and shrubs trim and clearing debris and snow. You regularly inspect the landscape to identify areas and amenities requiring maintenance and carry out replanting if necessary. You are also responsible for installation and regular maintenance of garden care equipment. You give suggestions to clients on aesthetic and maintenance improvements that can be implemented in the garden. Defining new work standards to improve work quality is also part of the job.
Team Management
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As a head gardener, you are responsible for your team of gardeners. You assign them responsibilities and develop their daily schedules. You also ensure that they adhere to quality work standards. It is your duty to ensure smooth relationships among team members to ensure a cooperative work atmosphere. As the lead, you motivate your crew and keep up a positive team spirit always to achieve daily performance. You also provide necessary training on new methods or to new recruits.
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Management Communication
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You report to the designated authority on the day-to-day work and deliver all required paperwork accurately and within time. You assist management in assessing employee performances and in recruiting new garden care personnel. As a head gardener, you report recurring violation of standards by employees, if any. You communicate necessities such as stock replenishment to the designated authority.
Client Communication
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Working as a head gardener brings you in constant contact with clients. Effective communication is important to understand client requirements and tailor your service accordingly. You need to have a positive and friendly attitude when interacting with clients and be willing to help them with whatever they need. Taking prompt actions on customer complaints is imperative.
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