The Level Green Culture Blog

Behind the scenes and insider information for landscaping careers and green industry jobs.

Thinking about a career in horticulture? Here’s a challenge: name every job you can think of in the field of horticulture.

We bet your list will just scratch the surface.

A horticulture degree can lead to careers in plant breeding, genetic engineering, landscape design, farming, floral design, research, nursery production, education, food science, landscape construction and management, pest control, marketing — the list goes on.

There are jobs out there you might not even know exist, like horticulture therapists who help senior citizens and those with disabilities by using their expertise in therapeutic plants.

Let’s take look at some of the best horticulture careers.

When’s the last time a landscaping crew snuck up on you while blowing away your leaves or grass clippings?

We’ll pause while you think about it.

So, never? Those gas-powered backpack blowers are so loud they make your dog maniacally barking at squirrels seem quiet.

When your lawn is mowed and fertilized, your shrubs pruned, and your Northern Virginia property entrances blooming with colorful flowers, that didn’t happen because garden elves visited overnight.

The Level Green Northern Virginia branch team was on the job.

If you love being outdoors, working with your hands, solving problems and being part of a team, there are lots of job opportunities in the landscape and grounds maintenance field.

Crew members plant flowers, mow lawns and make landscapes beautiful. Landscape designers create artistry from the ground up. Field supervisors combine people skills with organizational know-how to make sure jobs are done just right.

Let’s take a look at some landscape maintenance jobs.

It’s easy to get nervous about a job interview, even if you know you’re qualified for the job.

What will they ask you? Will you have the right answers?

Will you wear the right clothes? Will they like you?

The best way to boost your confidence is to be prepared.

Here’s a look at some tips for the big day — including a list of some of the landscape interview questions you’ll likely be asked.

Don’t forget to iron your shirt.

If your U.S. history is a bit rusty, or you have a question about how American government works, ask Rosvin Lara.

He was born in Guatemala, but his knowledge about this country is pretty good. He just became a United States citizen, so go ahead, ask him anything.

Here at Level Green Landscaping, 80 percent of the seasonal employees who worked for us last year returned to work for us again this year.

Landing a job can feel like a Catch 22. You need experience to be hired, but you can only get that experience from getting a job.

Luckily, there are some positions available that don’t require experience — and they can put you on a successful career path. The landscaping industry is one option if you want to get a foot in the door and don’t have much experience.

A landscaping job can be a rewarding position if you enjoy being outdoors, are passionate about your work, want to make a real change on properties and enjoy working with a team.

Here are three landscaping jobs you could get with no experience.

Everybody wants to feel good about going to work.

Lots of people go into landscaping because they love being outside.
That’s pretty rewarding, right?

Fresh air. Birds singing. No desk in sight. Sometimes an ice cream truck jingles past, so you can eat a Nutty Buddy on your break. Sweet.

If somebody offered you free money for your future, would you take it?
How about if they offered to pay for half of your health insurance premium costs to protect you and your family?

Sometimes a good deal isn’t too good to be true. It’s actually a good deal.

If you work at Level Green Landscaping, now is a great time to take advantage of the benefits the company offers.