May work in nursery facility or at customer location. Workers may help brick and stone masons. Unless otherwise noted, information provided here is for the corresponding occupation, Laborer, Landscaping and Groundskeeping.
Many employers provide medical insurance and vacation for full time staff.
Because the number of golf courses, public parks, community and residential properties has been growing, the need for gardening and groundskeeping has increased. The employment outlook for Gardeners and Groundskeepers should remain stable into the next century. Those looking for this kind of work should also apply directly to landscape maintenance and gardening firms, golf courses, and nurseries. Also, newspaper ads are helpful in finding a job. Better chances for employment seem to be during the beginning of the landscape season, which usually starts in March and April.