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Ace Hardware

Garden Center Specialist

Cypress, TX

Integrated Pest Management * Merchandising * Retail sales * Customer education Performance ... Increased Garden Center sales through expert recommendations. * Well-trained Garden Center ...

Vego Garden

Account Manager

Tomball, TX

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Job Purpose: As an Account Manager, you'll be at the forefront of developing and managing ...

Vego Garden

Account Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Job Purpose: As an Account Manager, you'll be at the forefront of developing and managing ...

Vego Garden

Account Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Job Purpose: As an Account Manager, you'll be at the forefront of developing and managing ...

Vego Garden

Operations Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager to translate company operational ...

Vego Garden

Operations Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager to translate company operational ...

Vego Garden

Operations Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager to translate company operational ...

Select Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20K/mo

Houston, TX (Garden Oaks) Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) Compensation: Competitive Salary ... Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager Qualifications * Graduate ...

Select Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20K/mo

Houston, TX (Garden Oaks) Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) Compensation: Competitive Salary ... Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager Qualifications * Graduate ...

Select Medical

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX

$20K/mo

Houston, TX (Garden Oaks) Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) Compensation: Competitive Salary ... Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager * Graduate from an ...

Select Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20K/mo

Houston, TX (Garden Oaks) Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) Compensation: Competitive Salary ... Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager Qualifications * Graduate ...

Vego Garden

IT Operations & Security Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including device setup, account provisioning, and ...

Vego Garden

IT Operations & Security Lead

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including device setup, account provisioning, and ...

Vego Garden

Corporate Counsel

Tomball, TX · On-site

... center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated ... Commercial Contracts: * Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial ...

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How much do garden center manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden center manager in Spring, TX is $17.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $20.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a garden center manager do?

A garden center manager oversees the daily operations of a retail garden center or nursery. Responsibilities include supervising the garden staff, managing the budget, setting up irrigation, encouraging retail sales, and keeping inventory. Other common duties revolve around the maintenance of the plants, which often includes weeding, pruning, and watering. The garden center manager should be comfortable working with plants in a greenhouse or natural settings. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience caring for plants in a commercial or wholesale garden center, greenhouse, or nursery, although some employers may prefer candidates with postsecondary training in horticultural sciences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garden center manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garden Center Manager, you need strong knowledge of horticulture, retail management experience, and typically a background in business or plant sciences. Familiarity with inventory management systems, POS software, and horticultural tools is important for daily operations. Outstanding customer service, leadership, and organizational skills help you effectively manage staff and ensure positive customer experiences. These skills and qualifications are vital for maintaining healthy plant stock, driving sales, and creating a successful, well-run retail environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a garden center manager, and how can they be addressed?

Garden Center Managers often face challenges such as managing seasonal fluctuations in customer traffic, maintaining plant health during extreme weather, and coordinating a diverse team of staff. To address these, successful managers implement robust inventory planning, schedule regular staff training on plant care, and foster strong communication within their teams. Additionally, building relationships with local suppliers and staying updated on horticultural trends can help ensure the center remains competitive and well-stocked throughout the year.
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Garden Center Specialist

Ace Hardware

Cypress, TX

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Ace Hardware Corporation rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,474 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 51 rated home improvement retailers

Job description

Position Summary

The Garden Center Specialist serves as the horticultural expert for the Garden Center, maintaining the health, appearance, and merchandising of all live goods while providing exceptional customer service. This role educates customers on plant, flower, lawn, and garden care and helps make Ace Hardware the community’s trusted gardening resource.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Maintain the health of all flowers, shrubs, trees, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants through watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest management.
  • Inspect incoming plant shipments and ensure quality merchandising.
  • Identify plant diseases, insects, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress.
  • Assist customers with plant selection and gardening advice.
  • Recommend complementary products including fertilizers, soils, mulch, pest control, irrigation supplies, and tools.
  • Create attractive seasonal displays and maintain pricing and signage.
  • Train associates on basic plant care and customer service.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Garden Center.
  • Assist with inventory, loading, and other Garden Center operations.
Qualifications
  • Extensive horticultural knowledge.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • 3+ years of horticulture, nursery, greenhouse, landscape, or retail garden experience preferred.
  • Texas Garden Center Specialist certification or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Plant identification
  • Lawn care
  • Soils and fertilizers
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Merchandising
  • Retail sales
  • Customer education
Performance Expectations
  • Healthy, attractive plant inventory.
  • Exceptional customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced plant shrink.
  • Increased Garden Center sales through expert recommendations.
  • Well-trained Garden Center associates.
Ace Hardware Promise

The Garden Center Specialist exemplifies Ace Hardware’s commitment to being 'The Helpful Place' by combining expert plant care with knowledgeable, personalized customer service.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

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About Ace Hardware

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Ace Hardware is a renowned company in the retail sector, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, US. Dating back to its foundation in 1924 by a group of businessmen, the company has grown from a single store in Chicago to a global hardware cooperative consisting of more than 5,000 stores in over 60 countries. It operates in the home improvement sector and specializes in hardware, home goods, local niche services, and select specialty retailers. As prevalent in its motto "The Helpful Place", Ace Hardware's mission is to provide customers with high-quality hardware products while delivering exemplary customer service.

Industry

Retail, hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers and construction materials wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US

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