Gardener or landscape gardener - job market

As a gardener or landscape gardener, your practical skills in horticulture, creativity, and self-motivation allow you to shape and maintain green spaces of all kinds. Here you can find more information on the type of roles available, how to get them, and where your career could take you.

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Who are the top employers of gardeners and landscape gardeners?

You’ll find gardening or landscape gardening roles in many types of organisations including local councils, plant nurseries, commercial landscaping companies, and heritage sites.

Other types of employers could include:
  • Garden centres
  • Public and private gardens
  • Landscape architecture firms
  • Public sector organisations like the Forestry Commission
  • Construction and engineering companies
  • Estate management companies

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