Avalonian Gardens

09/06/2026

Weigela, Clematis, Rhod's, a Rose, a Lilac, and Lonicera / Honeysuckle.

04/06/2026

Poppies

10/05/2026

This Lilac has been flowering for weeks now, and it smells great.

10/05/2026

Malus / Apple, beautiful blooms, but short lived.

Makes you appreciate them all the more, once you realise the little time you have with them.

03/05/2026

Erigeron karvinskianus - a great self seeder for cracks. Quite an adaptable and rewarding plant. I have historically enjoyed letting it bunch up into a shrub like form which can be trimmed to shape.

26/04/2026

A nice Clematis in the private gardens at Wasing

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

This Malus (Crab Apple) has suffered from leaf spot in previous years, but has responded well to applications of liquid seaweed feed, rewarding us with an impressive display of flowers.

Liquid seaweed is particularly useful as it supplies a broad range of micronutrients and trace elements that are often lacking in standard fertilisers. In the absence of significant macronutrient content, it functions primarily as a biostimulant—supporting plant health rather than directly feeding it.

Biostimulants contain naturally occurring compounds such as auxins and cytokinins, which promote root development, improve nutrient uptake, and strengthen the plant’s interaction with the surrounding soil biology.

By contrast, while synthetic fertilisers are effective at supplying nutrients, overreliance on them—particularly without organic inputs—can lead to reduced soil biological activity and structure over time.

10/04/2026

Evolution of the mower!

31/03/2026

Sadly Harry has handed in his notice and we are hiring!

Pay: £15.50-£21.00 per hour / £33,325-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience and relevant qualifications.

Job Description:

Experienced / Qualified Gardener

We are an established garden maintenance business primarily working on recurring domestic properties of medium to large size, with our largest site covering approximately 18 acres. Most work comes directly from our own client base via the Gardeners’ Guild, with occasional collaboration with garden designers leading to soft landscaping projects.

The work provides exposure to a wide range of horticultural techniques across well-stocked gardens. Where appropriate, surplus herbaceous divisions are available and staff are welcome to take these home.

Our work is varied and includes:

High-quality garden maintenance
Lawn care
Soft landscaping
Irrigation installation
Chainsaw work
Pressure washing
General handyman tasks
Pruning fruit trees
Treating Pests & Diseases
Various horticultural techniques - Chelsea chop, hampton hack, hardwood cuttings etc.

We are a small, tight operation where growth is incremental and deliberate, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and professional standards.

Gardeners are responsible for maintaining an organised vehicle setup and ensuring tools and equipment are prepared appropriately for each day’s work.

The role includes maintaining clear work notes using Google Calendar and shared documents so that task lists accurately reflect changes between visits. Pesticide records are maintained through our app where applicable.

Training is provided as part of the role, including periodic seasonal refreshers covering horticultural techniques, safety practices, and equipment use.

Applicants should have solid practical gardening experience and be comfortable completing routine maintenance tasks to a high standard without constant supervision. There's a prerequisite to not only be able to identify plants, but to have a decent working knowledge of them. Relevant qualifications such as RHS Level 2, spray certification, first aid, chainsaw tickets, team-leading experience, or similar practical credentials are desirable. Experience in fencing or hard landscaping is welcome but not essential.

Requirements

Strong physical fitness and stamina
Basic literacy and numeracy
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working at height (ladders, etc.)
Comfortable working outdoors in typical seasonal conditions

www.avaloniangardens.com

Job Type: Full-time
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
RHS Level 2, or Team-Leading Experience in this Trade (preferred)