From residential gardens to commercial groundskeeping, landscaping is a hands-on, creative field. Interested in getting started? Let’s talk about how to grow your green career.
What got me started was doing a paid trial day with a small residential crew — great way to see if the ‘hands-on’ pace suits you, and it often turns into steady work. If you’re leaning toward commercial groundskeeping, expect more routine maintenance than design, so say up front if you want planting or seasonal color work.