We are in need of a full-time groundskeeper/gardener/landscaper who is trained and interested in horticulture, arbor care, and landscape management.
This role requires a hands-on, self-starting, experienced Horticulturist to manage and maintain all aspects of our year-round gardens and landscapes. This role includes care of ornamental and edible plantings, lawn and tree maintenance, soil health management, seed-starting and propagation, seasonal transitions, and overall landscape aesthetics and productivity. The ideal candidate is passionate about plants, understands the rhythms of the seasons, and can maintain a thriving and sustainable garden ecosystem throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
Year-Round Garden Management:
Plan, plant, and maintain annual and perennial gardens including ornamental and edible varieties.
Tree & Shrub Care:
Monitor, prune, and care for trees and shrubs to promote health, structure, and seasonal interest.
Lawn Maintenance:
Maintain healthy lawns through mowing, fertilization, weed control, irrigation, aeration, and pest management.
Soil Health:
Conduct soil testing, amend soils, and implement sustainable practices to improve fertility and structure.
Vegetable & Herb Garden Management:
Design, plant, maintain, and harvest vegetable and herb gardens for seasonal and year-round production.
Seed Starting & Propagation:
Start seeds indoors and/or in greenhouses, propagate perennials and annuals by cuttings, divisions, etc.
Over-Wintering & Seasonal Transition:
Protect tender plants during winter, manage mulching and covering, and plan/execute seasonal garden changes.
Pest & Disease Management:
Monitor for plant health issues and apply organic or integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
Composting & Sustainability:
Manage compost systems and incorporate sustainable practices into all horticultural tasks.
Landscape Aesthetics:
Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing garden beds, pathways, and landscape elements.
Tool & Equipment Use:
Safely operate and maintain horticultural tools and small machinery as needed.
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