We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Fine Gardener/Horticulturist to join our team. We are a small growing business and will be hiring multiple positions for the 2025 garden season. Season runs April-October. With the option to stay on for holiday wreath making through December.

The Gardener position is a critical role of preserving very thoughtfully designed landscapes and promoting best horticultural practices. Our gardeners are constantly creating, maintaining, and sustaining gardens for clients who truly appreciate our professional level of artistry. Given the fast pace, and competitive environment, one must be able to take direction well, while maintaining a deep desire to think independently, creatively solve problems on the run, and be the eyes and ears of the garden.

Responsibilities

• Tending perennial gardens, maintaining shrubs, pruning trees up to 12’

• Stewards of assigned gardens, developing close client relationships

• Clear, concise reporting to Field Managers re: garden/resource/staffing needs

• Sense of ownership in your custom garden assignments

• Collaboration with others at Sutton Garden Design, constant desire to learn and share knowledge

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors, trees, plants, and garden spaces

• Professionalism, effective communication (in all forms), attention to detail, and a passion for learning is of utmost importance

• Individuals with horticulture or related field experience are encouraged to apply.

• Background in art and design, while not required, is appreciated

• Strong work ethic, demonstrable ability in prioritization

• Ability to work a full day with physical demands

• Ability to lift/carry loads up to 40 pounds

• Current MT driver’s license

• Use of own reliable transportation required

• Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Experience

• Horticulture/gardening: 2 years (Preferred)

• Perennial gardening: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

We are excited to find a passionate individual who is eager to contribute their skills to our horticultural team!

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

The Project Labor position at Sutton Garden is to work closely with Field Directors, Field Managers, Parterre Sales Director and fellow gardeners to ensure the highest quality garden care for our client’s properties and provides an opportunity to support and train a small team of gardeners.

Role

• Manage special projects including but not limited to, clean ups, deadheading, fertilization, mulching, pest control, planting, pruning, watering, and container plantings with a high level of detail and horticultural expertise

• Manage multiple gardeners and provide on-site training

• Consistent, complete, and concise reporting upon completion of special projects

• Daily debris pickups

Experience

• Candidates should possess strong background in horticulture, working knowledge of annual and perennial plant materials utilized in bed plantings and seasonal containers

• General working knowledge of lawn care, IPM, irrigation, arbor care, proper pruning practices

• Container design and installation

• Exterior and interior holiday décor installation

• Experience working on residential landscapes is preferred

• Experience overseeing crews and managing field work

• Effective communicator (both written and oral)

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required

• Job requires physical stamina associated with many garden tasks, such as plant installations, mulching, weeding, hauling debris in a variety of weather conditions

• Ability to lift 40 lbs

• Required to write daily field journal entries reviewed by clients for online database system

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and organizational skills a must

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Professionalism, effective communication (in all forms), attention to detail, and a passion for learning is of utmost importance