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GlobalAppointments.com An Internet service for the International gardeners community, forging links between prospective employers/employees across the globe. GlobalAppointments.com has a high capacity database and friends across the world, thus ensuring that advertisements will be seen by all the right people. With high levels of exposure users are provided with the best possible chance of achieving their goal. Please select (click) one of the following section headings for further, specific information: Introducing gardening Choosing a gardener Working as a gardener First aid for plants Introducing gardening When leaving your garden in some one else's hands you want to be sure that they are reliable, caring and will look after things just as you would. GlobalAppointments.com. a new Internet service for the international home, garden and childcare community provides a forum for finding such a person Choosing a gardener Knowing your garden is being well cared for gives you peace of mind and the time to attend to lifes other activities, or to enjoy your trip away. The key to success is to find someone reliable and trustworthy. When choosing a gardener it is very important to decide what your requirements are. Listed below are some of the tasks a gardener will perform: Garden maintenance, mowing, weeding, pruning, feeding and watering, mending fences, hedge trimming, maintaining paths and patios, drainage work, clearing up in the autumn, etc. Planting out in spring. Advising on garden improvements, care for in-door/conservatory plants, pond care, etc. Some gardeners will also help elderly customers by carrying out small tasks around the home. The cost of employing a gardener varies widely depending on location, nature of the appointment, and job description. It is very important to discuss cost during the interview process. Checking references is your responsibility. GlobalAppointments.com suggests you check a minimum of three references prior to accepting anyone. Many gardeners keep a portfolio with photographs for you to examine. Working as a gardener To be a gardener, you must be reliable, trustworthy and experienced at caring for other people's gardens, and plants. The well being of someone else's garden is in your hands and such a responsibility should not be taken lightly. When choosing to work as a gardener it is very important to decide what you are prepared to do. Listed below are some of the tasks you may be asked to perform: Regular e.g. weekly maintenance work. Attend to garden while owners are away on holiday. Planting out in spring, and removing annuals in the autumn. Advise on, and implementing, garden improvements. Re-designing run down gardens, re-stocking, etc. Building ponds and rockeries, water features, etc. Turfing, tree surgery etc. Landscaping. The amount you can charge for being a gardener varies widely depending on location, nature of contract, and job description. It is very important to discuss cost during the interview process. Providing true, reliable references is your responsibility. First aid for plants A useful source for all gardeners? www.terawet.com/store_firstaid.htm We sincerely hope that you will rapidly find the position/gardener you are looking for, and welcome comments and suggestions on how we might improve our service to you.

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