What do commercial landscapers actually do?
What do commercial landscapers actually do?
What Do Commercial Landscapers Do? Commercial landscapers can help you plan and install a work place frontage that is within your budget and inviting. They can provide monthly or seasonal maintenance services for weeding, mowing, trimming, pruning, and plant replacement. They can proactively see what needs to be done so your business looks its best.
What education do I need to become a professional landscaper?
Get a high school diploma. While you may become a landscaper without official accreditation,a high school diploma may be a minimum requirement based on your location and experience.
How to become a landscaper?
1) Earn a high school diploma. For many employers, a high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement to work as a landscaper. 2) Learn a range of skills. Consider searching for landscaping or gardening groups and join to learn how to plant, use tools and operate machinery. 3) Apply for an apprenticeship. Often, local nurseries or landscaping companies may offer advice on where to apply for an apprenticeship or offer opportunities to apply. 4) Consider a trade school or degree. Trade schools may provide an associate degree or certificate in horticulture, landscaping or starting your own landscaping business. 5) Check licensing requirements. Licensing requirements for landscapers vary from state to state. Some locations may require a license to install irrigation systems, apply pesticides or operate certain machinery. 6) Earn certifications. To improve your chances of getting a job in landscaping, consider earning certifications. 7) Start your own business. Landscapers may choose to open their own landscaping business.
How long do landscapers work for?
The standard work week for landscapers is 40 hours (8 hours a day, 5 days a week). As with many careers in construction, there are peak periods that will require you to work overtime.