Aivars Zvidris - Landscape Gardener & Property Manager

Aivars Zvidris is a seasoned professional in the fields of horticulture and property management. With a rich educational background and extensive professional experience, he has made significant contributions to both fields.

Education

Aivars is a proud alumnus of the University of Latvia and Bulduri Horticultural School. He is also a certified professional plant protection specialist (2nd class) from the LR ZM State Plant Protection Service. His credentials also include certifications from the Work Safety Center for work at height, roof work, scaffold work, steeplejack work, and operation of chainsaws/brush cutters.

Professional Experience

Aivars has a diverse professional experience in property management and gardening across various countries including France, Italy, Slovakia, Germany, Latvia, and Estonia. 

Aivars Zvidris is head gardener of Château de Villette, France. Since 2022, he and his team have been responsible for the daily maintenance and partial reconstruction of the garden and plant collection at the château. The gardens, originally designed by André Le Nôtre, are a beautiful example of French formal gardens. Also Aivars Zvidris ir head gardener of Villa Astor in Sorrento, Naples, Italy.

Awards

Aivars’ work has been recognized with numerous awards, including:

  • 2 Best Garden 2023 titles in Jurmala city
  • Best Garden 2022 title in Jurmala city
  • 8 Honour Diplomas for garden maintenance and service quality (2022-2023)

Fields of Competence

Aivars offers a wide range of services, including:

  • Property Management: Agreement conclusion, payment processing, full technical maintenance, vehicle fleet management, and handling of owners’ personal tasks.
  • Gardening: Garden maintenance, design, plant selection, material delivery, and technical solutions.
  • Technical Works: Full technical maintenance of objects and units, household register management, and registration of readings.
  • Transport Fleet Management: Technical inspection, repair works, diagnostics, transportation, supervision, storage, and other tasks related to aircraft, automobile, motor, and vessel transport fleet.
  • Owners’ Individual Tasks: Efficient assistance and personal approach in problem-solving.
  • Change of Place of Residence: Packing and transportation of personal belongings, furniture units, and transport, along with other tasks related to moving houses worldwide.

Aivars also provides real estate management services, including Facilities Management (FM) and Property Management (PM), and gardener-horticulturist services, such as consultations, design of gardens, project realization, and garden and park maintenance.

Famous Saying

Aivars is known for his sayings, "Nature creates work" (Original in Latvian: "Daba rada darbu") and “Nature creates work for the gardener” (Original in Latvian: “Daba rada darbu dārzniekam”).