someone who takes care of a garden
"The gardener watered every plant in the backyard to ensure they grew strong during the summer heat."
someone employed to work in a garden
"The new gardener arrived early each morning to weed and water the community plots."
One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.
"The experienced gardener carefully pruned every rose bush to encourage new growth next spring."
In plain English: A gardener is someone who takes care of plants and grows them in soil.
"The gardener planted flowers in the backyard this morning."
Usage: The term refers to anyone who tends a garden, regardless of whether they are paid professionals or hobbyists. It does not distinguish between commercial horticulturists and amateur enthusiasts.
A surname, from occupations​, derived from the profession gardener.
"The local historian noted that "Gardner" was actually a common surname originating from the occupation of the family's ancestors as gardeners."
The word gardener entered Middle English from Anglo-Norman and Old Northern French as a loanword related to the term for a garden. It eventually replaced the native Old English word wyrtweard, which literally meant "guardian of herbs."