Phil Skerritt

Highly experienced landscaper, horticulturist, Head Gardener, garden designer and landscape contractor with extensive hands-on experience across residential and commercial gardens. Founder and operator of Enchanting Gardens, with proven capability in taking landscaping projects from concept and design through procurement, construction, planting, completion and ongoing maintenance. Combines practical gardening expertise with strong plant knowledge, creative design, hard and soft landscaping, water features, wildlife ponds, dry stone work, team leadership, client liaison and project management.

Professional, conscientious, self-driven and passionate about creating beautiful, functional and sustainable outdoor spaces.

Sole Trader • Head Gardener • Landscape Designer & Contractor at Enchanting Gardens (1992-01 – 2023-12)

• Designed and delivered bespoke residential and commercial landscaping projects.
• Carried out Head Gardener and Curator responsibilities while managing business operations and staff.
• Produced bespoke landscape plans, plant indexes, bills of quantities, quotations and client presentations.
• Managed projects from initial concept through completion, including plant and building-material procurement.
• Led staff, delegated work and provided ongoing training and mentoring.
• Managed sales forecasting, budgeting and accounts.
• Oversaw Health & Safety and risk assessments.
• Managed the company website, social-media promotion and gardening blogs.
• Delivered garden maintenance and maintained strong client and public relations.

Diploma in International Marketing Management – Damelin Business College

Course in Garden Design and Landscaping, including plant identification – Bruce Stead

Certificate in Pest Control Biology, Pesticide Marketing and Principles of Pest Control – Rentokil (Pty) Ltd