Introduction to the Landscaping Industry
The world of landscaping is broad & diverse. Anywhere a building has been constructed a landscaper will be involved, designing, creating and caring for green spaces and gardens.
It can be a daunting task choosing what career path to follow…
Is a landscaping job right for you? Will you enjoy a career in landscaping?
Therefore, it’s important to think about:
Your Interests
If you’re interested in landscaping you’ll remain motivated and happy in your choice of career.
Your Skills
These can often be developed once you have begun your landscaping career journey, but having some core skills already in place such as written, numeracy and IT skills will make your progress easier.
Your Values
What you consider important in your life. Applying this to your work will help give purpose to your job and longevity to your career.
Considering these in relation to your chosen career will help you make a more informed choice, so if you are...
- Looking for a rewarding career?
- Love working outdoors with plants, nature and the environment?
- Creative or practical?
Then a landscaping job could be the right profession for you.
Enjoy Construction?
Landscapers build gardens, they work with a wide variety of materials, shaping the environment to create new and exciting spaces.
Have an Eye for Detail?
Grounds maintenance staff keep green spaces, public parks and sports surfaces at their best, making sure they are safe, clean and attractive.
Interested in plants and ecology?
Grounds maintenance staff keep green spaces, public parks and sports surfaces at their best, making sure they are safe, clean and attractive.
Want to save the environment?
Landscapers help create and conserve outside spaces for wildlife, plants, and to prevent erosion. They install green roofs and walls to help combat environmental concerns.
Feeling Creative?
The job of Garden Designers and Landscape Architects is to design exciting and functional outside spaces for their clients to enjoy.
A wealth of careers open to you...
The industry has a broad range of landscaping roles. View over 40 job roles in the landscaping industry to see which ones pique your interest. Then, learn more about the qualifications, skills, and experience needed.
There are multiple ways into the landscaping industry from apprenticeships to specialist triaing. Learn more about the training and education needed...
Learn everything about landscaping from success stories, news and more!
We have created a wide range of resources available to learn more about the wonderful world of landscaping, from career stories, FAQs, training information, news and further insights into the industry.
News & Insights
FAQ’s
Do you have questions about a career in landscaping? Take a look at the most common questions and misconceptions.
Career Quiz Finder
Day in the life videos
Hear from the people who already have landscaping careers . The videos will give you an insight into having a job in landscaping. You will learn what their day to day role in landscaping is like, how they joined the landscape industry and what they love about the landscaping work they carry out.
Landscaping is an exciting and rewarding industry to be a part of, but don’t just take our word for it...
Looking for someone else?
Parents
Looking for an exciting and wide-ranging career for your child? Find out the benefits and key information about a potential career in landscaping…
Primary Schools / Teacher or Career Advisor
Never has there been a better time
to encourage people to work in the landscaping industry…