Careers in Social and Personal Services

Landscaper

Job Description

A landscaper designs and maintains grounds for commercial and residential clients. They plant and care for grass and vegetation, install lighting and sprinkler systems, and build terraces, walkways, decks, patios and fountains. In addition to transporting and planting new vegetation, they transplant, fertilize, mulch and water flowering plants, shrubs and trees, as well as mow and water lawns.

Skills

• Landscapers must be able to work well with other people and understand many different aspects of business

Preparation

Landscaping does not require a minimum level of education. However, many landscapers choose to own their own businesses; therefore a degree in business or a related field may be beneficial.