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Gardens of Babylon

Landscape - Team Member

Nashville, TN · On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

Gardens of Babylon Landscapes could be the perfect fit! We've offered specialized garden design, interior plants, and organic maintenance since 2003, with a strong focus on eco-friendly products and ...

Gardens of Babylon

Landscape - Team Member

Nashville, TN · On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

Gardens of Babylon Landscapes could be the perfect fit! We've offered specialized garden design, interior plants, and organic maintenance since 2003, with a strong focus on eco-friendly products and ...

Egan Landscape Group

Landscape Gardener

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$22.25 - $25.50/hr

Training is available for motivated candidates with a strong interest in plant care and garden design. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role involves working in outdoor environments across various weather ...

Egan Landscape Group

Landscape Gardener

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$22.25 - $25.50/hr

Training is available for motivated candidates with a strong interest in plant care and garden design. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role involves working in outdoor environments across various weather ...

Egan Landscape Group

Landscape Gardener

Plymouth, MA · On-site

Training is available for motivated candidates with a strong interest in plant care and garden design. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role involves working in outdoor environments across various weather ...

Egan Landscape Group

Landscape Gardener

Plymouth, MA

$22.25 - $25.50/hr

Training is available for motivated candidates with a strong interest in plant care and garden design. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role involves working in outdoor environments across various weather ...

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How much do garden design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for garden design in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Garden Designer, you need a solid understanding of horticulture, landscape design principles, and spatial planning, often supported by a degree or certification in landscape architecture or garden design. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and plant selection databases is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and project management skills help you work effectively with clients and contractors. These abilities ensure the creation of functional, beautiful outdoor spaces that meet client needs and environmental considerations.

What is garden design?

Garden design is the art and process of planning and creating outdoor spaces, such as gardens, yards, and landscapes. It involves selecting plants, arranging features like patios or water elements, and considering factors like climate, soil, and aesthetics. Garden designers work with clients to develop functional, beautiful, and sustainable outdoor environments. The process often includes site analysis, concept development, and creating detailed plans or drawings. Good garden design enhances the enjoyment and value of a property while supporting biodiversity and environmental health.

What is the difference between Garden Design vs Landscape Architect?

AspectGarden DesignLandscape Architect
CredentialsDesign certifications, horticulture knowledgeProfessional license, degree in landscape architecture
Work EnvironmentResidential and small commercial gardensLarge-scale projects, public spaces, parks
Industry UsageDesigning private gardens and outdoor spacesPlanning and overseeing large landscape projects

Garden Design focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing private gardens and outdoor spaces, often requiring horticultural knowledge. Landscape Architects have formal licensure and work on larger, public projects like parks and urban spaces. While both roles involve outdoor design, Landscape Architects typically handle bigger projects with more technical planning.

What are some common challenges garden designers face when working with clients on residential projects?

Garden designers often encounter challenges such as balancing the client's aesthetic preferences with the practical needs of the site, including soil quality, sunlight, and drainage. Clients may have ambitious ideas that require creative problem-solving to fit within a set budget or space constraints. Additionally, clear communication is essential to ensure that clients understand how plant selections and design choices will evolve over time. Navigating these challenges requires strong project management skills and a collaborative approach.
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Infographic showing various Garden Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.

Landscape Gardener

FAIRWAY LANDSCAPING GROUP LLC

Plymouth, MA • On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Landscape Gardener Position for an established landscape company with high profile commercial clients and residential accounts, in business for over 36 years, based in Easton and Plymouth, MA. This position is full time however consideration will be made to candidates interested in part-time, flexible hours. The Landscape Gardener will lead a small enhancement field crew members and work independently. Valid driver's license required.

Our Gardener position is an opportunity for you to work with one of the leading landscape companies in the area. In this position, you will focus on providing an outstanding client experience while sharing your horticulture expertise to our clients while working with a small crew. You will be responsible for recommendations to our clients, and you will work closely with other team members to provide proposals on flower/plant design. You will be responsible for the successful execution of sold enhancements and plant maintenance that is specific to garden design, installation and maintenance. In addition, you may meet regularly with prospective clients, property managers and existing residential and commercial clients, to foster new business relationships and execute new landscape enhancement projects.

  • 3-5 YEARS of horticulture, pruning and maintenance experience, with strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Backgrounds in nurseries a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Natural problem-solver and passion for providing an outstanding client experience
  • Possesses experience in personnel management
  • Outstanding time management and organizational skills
  • Performs and understands basic measurement and calculations
  • Hand prunes small trees and shrubs, trains and oversees a small pruning crew on best practices for pruning and trimming.
  • Able to identify plant materials and recommend best shrubs and trees for clients’ projects
  • Designs, layouts and Installs small and large plantings including trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers.
  • Oversees the health and appearance of ornamental shrub beds at client properties as assigned. Proactively identifies potential issues and the appropriate mitigation.
  • Performs bed maintenance, weeding and light mulching as assigned.
  • Maintains a high level of attention to detail.
  • Works with property managers/clients to ensure satisfaction and manages concerns, responds appropriately to questions as they arise from property managers/clients.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office and ability and passion to learn new technologies. All work is assigned through computer program called Service Auto Pilot and this position is required to utilize field app for accurate tracking of all work.
  • Able to work both independently and with a team; creates a positive work environment for others. Attend meetings as assigned both internally and with clients.

NOTE: While this position is a full time position, candidates seeking part-time or flexible hours should still consider applying.