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
The demand for landscapers is on the increase with BALI members (British Association of Landscape Industries) seeing an increase of over 60% in work orders and expecting business to continue to grow in the future. This along with Landscaping being cited as the UK’s ‘happiest profession’, makes this a great career choice.
We have created an information pack for parents to download, helping you give up-to-date details on what landscaping is along the roles available and skills required.
- Top Tips for Parents
Who am I?
Helping your child discover who they are and what interests and motivates them will help you guide them to routes that potentially appeal to them. Are they creative, have an analytical mind, do they work well with others, have an innovative streak? Landscaping careers cater for all of these attributes and more.
Do your research
Accurate Information is key. We have designed this website to be a helpful resource tool for landscape jobs, but also speak to people in the industry, they are very approachable. If you would like more information contact the GoLandscape team.
Be open minded
Things have changed since you were at school, some things for the better, others for the worse. What you like and are interested in might not be the same as your child. Consider looking at Land-based colleges or look for an apprenticeship.
Work experience
This presents a wonderful opportunity to for your child to gain hands on experience of what its like to work day to day in the landscape industry. Approach your child’s school and ask them to support you in finding a placement with a landscaper or find one
A day In The Life Of A Landscaper Videos
Hear from the people who already have landscaping careers . The below 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, realises the vision
Landscaping, creates a lasting impact
Landscaping, supports you in your development
Landscaping, a career of progression and choice
Landscaping, challenging but rewarding
Landscaping, you never stop learning
Explore More About Landscaping
Job Roles
Tak a look at our landscaping job roles pages to find out more about what each role entails and the education paths and earning potentials of each role
Career Finder QUIZ
Landscaping apprenticeships
These apprenticeship schemes provide a fantastic opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in the landscaping industry. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, learning all aspects of landscaping from design to maintenance.
Not only will you develop valuable skills, but you will also have the chance to earn while you learn. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in landscaping!
Landscaping
Courses
Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or considering a career change, landscaping courses can provide the skills and knowledge needed to create beautiful and functional outdoor environments, work on engineering or construction projects, find new species of plants or help grow more food sustainably.
There are so many options open to you. So why wait? Start your journey towards becoming a landscaping expert today!
Think You Know What Landscapers Do?
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn’t it just gardening?
The challenge is separating the image of the professional gardener from the amateur gardening enthusiast. Amateur gardening is just a small aspect of landscaping and often only the starting point.
Landscapers and professional gardeners are highly skilled individuals and are involved in many aspects including construction and maintenance while working on private gardens, estates and parks.
The industry roles include landscape managers, executives, business developers, product manufacturers, architects, designers, and botanists to name just a few.
It’s a low paid job isn’t it?
Isn’t it a physically demanding and dirty job?
It’s not very professional, can’t anyone do it?
Landscapers have to develop a vast range of skills, including accurately marking out and surveying sites, being able to calculate area and volume, understanding Latin plant names, along with a broad ability and understanding of construction. The foundation of which comes through education and training. Every green space around us was constructed and is maintained by a landscaper, from Wembley Stadium to Princess Park, landscapers are incredibly proud of the prestigious work they do.
It’s a job for those that didn’t do very well at school
The landscape industry has roles that address many people’s capabilities from entry level qualifications right up to degree level. Landscapers are individuals with a strong educated foundation which often includes English, chemistry, biology, mathematical and analytical skills. They are creative, able to solve problems, and most importantly, passionate.
It’s seasonal as there is not enough work for all year round
Most landscapers have more than enough work (sometimes too much) to keep them busy all year round.
Don’t you have to work long hours?
No more than many other jobs. The typical working week is Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm and overtime if the project falls behind.
