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Olive Garden

Line Cook

Greeley, CO · On-site

$15.16 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc ... Because at Olive Garden, We're All Family Here. One key to our success is the high standards we set ...

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What is a garden helper?

Garden Helpers are individuals who assist with various gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, watering, pruning, and maintaining outdoor spaces. They may work in private gardens, public parks, or community gardens, supporting gardeners or landscapers to keep plants healthy and gardens looking their best. Garden Helpers do not usually require formal training, but a basic knowledge of plants and gardening techniques is helpful. Their work can be seasonal and often involves physical labor outdoors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garden helper?

To thrive as a Garden Helper, you need a basic understanding of plant care, soil management, and safe use of gardening tools, typically gained through hands-on experience or entry-level training. Familiarity with tools like pruners, lawnmowers, and irrigation systems is common, and some employers may require safety certifications. Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work outdoors are key soft skills that set individuals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining healthy and attractive gardens while ensuring safety and efficiency on the job.

What are some typical challenges a garden helper might face during the busy growing season, and how can they prepare for them?

During the peak growing season, Garden Helpers often face challenges such as managing a high volume of tasks like weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting, sometimes under varying weather conditions. It's important to stay organized, prioritize tasks based on plant needs, and communicate effectively with the team to ensure all duties are covered. Being adaptable and proactive—such as preparing tools ahead of time and learning to identify common plant issues—can help Garden Helpers stay on top of their responsibilities. Additionally, maintaining good physical stamina and practicing proper ergonomics can help prevent fatigue and injuries.

What is the difference between Garden Helper vs Landscape Laborer?

AspectGarden HelperLandscape Laborer
Required CredentialsNone typically required, some experience helpfulNone typically required, some experience helpful
Work EnvironmentResidential gardens, small-scale outdoor spacesLarge outdoor projects, commercial sites
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate homeowners, small landscaping companiesLandscaping companies, construction firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Garden Helper and Landscape Laborer roles often overlap in outdoor work, but Garden Helpers typically assist with basic gardening tasks in residential settings, while Landscape Laborers handle larger, more complex projects in commercial or larger-scale environments. Both roles require minimal formal credentials but differ mainly in project scope and work environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Garden jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Garden jobs in Colorado are:

Garden Helper jobs near you
Infographic showing various Garden Helper job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Gardener/Advanced Gardener

Diggable Designs Landscape & Gardening

Denver, CO

$18.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Advanced Gardener — Diggable Designs Landscape & Gardening

$21–$23/hour | Full-time seasonal | Mid-March–November | Lakewood, CO / Denver Metro field work

Diggable Designs is hiring an Advanced Gardener to help care for residential and commercial landscapes across the Denver Metro area and foothill communities.

This is a hands-on outdoor role for someone who enjoys detailed garden work, takes pride in doing things the right way, and wants to grow with a team that values craftsmanship, clear communication, and dependable execution.

Is this you?

You might be a strong fit if you:

  • Enjoy working outdoors and take pride in detailed garden care
  • Have at least 1 year of gardening or landscape experience
  • Pay attention to quality, safety, and the small things that make a property look great
  • Work well with a crew, communicate clearly, and take direction well
  • Want to keep learning and take on more responsibility over time
The work

As an Advanced Gardener, you’ll help care for a wide variety of home and commercial landscapes. This role includes hands-on gardening, planting, pruning, bed care, irrigation adjustments, and general landscape support.

You’ll work closely with the Gardening Crew Leader and help keep properties healthy, clean, and looking their best throughout the season.

What success looks like

You’ll be successful in this role when:

  • Garden beds are maintained with care and attention to detail. Weeding, pruning, edging, mulching, and planting are done thoroughly and correctly.
  • You work safely and steadily. Tools and equipment are used properly, site standards are followed, and safety stays front and center.
  • You’re dependable and easy to work with. You show up prepared, communicate well, follow instructions, and contribute to a productive team day.
What you’ll do
  • Perform detailed garden maintenance on residential and commercial properties
  • Deadhead perennials and annuals
  • Weed beds, edge beds, and apply mulch
  • Prune shrubs and small trees properly
  • Plant perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs
  • Apply fertilizers and pesticides properly when needed
  • Make basic irrigation adjustments
  • Perform light mowing and other landscape tasks as assigned
  • Use hand tools and small machinery safely, including blowers, mowers, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, tillers, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows
  • Communicate professionally with the Gardening Crew Leader and other team members
  • Follow company safety standards, policies, and jobsite expectations
Must-haves
  • Minimum 1 year of gardening or landscape experience
  • Valid current driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to be insured on the company’s vehicle insurance policy
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors all day
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to use hand tools and small machinery safely
  • Good attitude, punctuality, and willingness to learn
Schedule and work environment

This is a full-time seasonal role from mid-March through November.

Work takes place outdoors in typical Colorado conditions, including heat, cold, and changing weather. Job sites vary by day and include residential and commercial properties throughout the Denver Metro area. Team transportation between job sites takes place in a crew vehicle during the workday.

Pay and benefits

Pay: $21–$23/hour depending on relevant skills and experience

Benefits include:

  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • 401(k) with 4% match after 1 year
  • Positive, team-focused work environment
Why Diggable Designs?

At Diggable Designs, we believe great landscapes come from craftsmanship, clear communication, and doing what we say we’ll do. We’re a detail-oriented landscape and Gardening company based in Lakewood, serving the Denver Metro area since 2010.

We care about quality work, strong teamwork, and building a place where people can grow and take pride in what they do.

This isn’t for you if…

This role probably isn’t the right fit if:

  • You don’t enjoy outdoor physical work
  • You rush through tasks and miss details
  • You struggle with punctuality or reliability
  • You don’t take direction well
  • You cut corners on safety or quality

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