Seasonal Estate Gardener/Horticulturist

Private estate seeking an experienced gardener. Part-time, seasonal opportunity suited to a skilled professional gardener with an energetic, positive personality and strong work ethic. The position is for immediate hire.

Hours :

MWF (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Location :

Rye, NH Responsibilities :

Passionate about plants, plant health, and fine gardening as a craft, with a natural eye for quality and detail Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in fine gardening, horticulture Solid plant knowledge and identification skills — ornamental perennials, shrubs, and trees common to New England Confident and practiced hand pruning skills with a thorough understanding of technique and timing Skilled hand pruning of shrubs and trees of all varieties, with proper technique, timing, and an understanding of plant growth habits Applying fertilizers and soil amendments Assisting with new plantings, transplanting, and dividing perennials Planting and maintaining seasonal container arrangements Hand watering plants, containers, and beds during dry and hot periods Observing plants closely for signs of stress, disease, or pest pressure and communicating findings to the team Understanding and honoring each client's individual needs and desires for their property Lifting up to 25 lbs. and working outdoors in varying weather conditions