I have been working with gardens of all sizes since 2012, from a couple of square metres to 10 acres covering all aspects related to the upkeeping of outdoor spaces.

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My first property, where I still work three days a week comprises of an eight bedroom house, located in Wivenhoe, sited on six acres of land, with vegetable area, formal borders, flower beds, grass beds, extensive lawns of different grades, orchard, tennis court, sand stone surfaces, swimming pool, gravel drive and extensive hedges of different types plus some pockets of forest.

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Over the years I followed how the garden matured, how the different seasons affected each section of it and the challenges presented by each year subjecting the same to all sorts of weather extremes ever more present.

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Working as a self-employed and having to take on board other properties meant there was a need to employ helpers to maximize the time and be able to cope with the ever-growing demand, which included training and overseeing the work of coworkers, as well as liaison with multiple contractors for major projects.

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Graduated in 2012 with a Foundation Degree in Horticultural Science at Writtle College, Started working with gardening in 2008 as a volunteer in writtle college working alongside the main gardeners as part of a practical experience program. Later work included the establishment of an earth worms composting structure (wormery), using recycled materials. Other garden related activities included:

 

·         Propagation

 

·         Pest and Disease Identification and Treatment

 

·         Pruning

 

·         Seasonal Care

 

·         Planting

 

·         Soil Improvement

 

·         Weed Control

 

·         Composting

 

·         Mulching

 

·         Soil Identification