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Fine Gardener / Horticultural Technician Lush Scapes Mount Pleasant, SC Job Details Full-time $21 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Career development plan Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Outdoor work Property maintenance Friendly demeanor Power tools Critical thinking Hand tools Time management Full Job Description Fine Gardener / Horticultural Technician LushScapes | Charleston, SC $21-$27 per hour Create and Maintain Some of Charleston's Most Beautiful Gardens LushScapes is a high-end fine gardening company serving discerning residential and commercial clients throughout the Charleston area. We specialize in horticultural care, skilled pruning, seasonal color, container gardens, and detailed garden maintenance. We are not a mowing company and we don't focus on large commercial contracts. Our work centers on beautiful gardens, healthy plants, attention to detail, and maintaining landscapes to an exceptional standard. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants to continue learning. The right person notices details, values quality, and finds satisfaction in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. If you love plants, enjoy working with your hands, and appreciate seeing the results of your work every day, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Maintain high-end residential and commercial properties throughout the Charleston area Perform detailed horticultural care including pruning, deadheading, fertilizing, weeding, and monitoring plant health Install and maintain seasonal flowers in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and garden beds Assist with seasonal color installations and garden enhancements throughout the year Monitor plants for pest, disease, irrigation, and environmental issues Adjust and troubleshoot drip irrigation and watering systems as needed Perform garden cleanups, bed maintenance, edging, and detailed property care Work alongside a skilled team focused on quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement Who We're Looking For Loves working outdoors and appreciates beautiful gardens Takes pride in doing things the right way, even when nobody is watching Has a strong attention to detail and notices what others overlook Enjoys learning about plants, horticulture, pruning, and garden design Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently when needed Positive attitude and receptive to feedback and training Comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds Clean driving record required Experience in gardening, horticulture, nursery work, farming, landscape maintenance, property maintenance, or related outdoor work is preferred. However, we are willing to train the right person who is dependable, hardworking, and eager to learn. What Makes LushScapes Different At LushScapes, we believe fine gardening is both a trade and a craft.
Our team develops skills in:
Plant identification Horticultural care Fine pruning techniques Irrigation management Seasonal color design Garden maintenance and enhancement We hire for attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Plant knowledge can be taught; pride in your work cannot. Compensation & Benefits $21-$27 per hour based on experience, plant knowledge, and ability to work independently Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Monthly phone stipend Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity for advancement within a growing company Work on some of Charleston's most beautiful residential and commercial properties Supportive team environment focused on quality, learning, and pride in our work Pay is based on experience Application Question In 2-3 sentences, tell us why you're interested in working with LushScapes or what excites you about plants, gardening, horticulture, or creating beautiful outdoor spaces. There are no right answers—we simply want to hear from you.