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We are a small, local landscaping, nursery and retail business in Howard County, focusing on native plantings and plant care with ecologically conscious practices. We maintain landscapes through hand weeding, pruning, edging and mulching (we do not offer lawn care services). We also install various types of landscapes as well as some natural style hardscaping such as flagstone paths, dry laid flagstone patios and small fieldstone stacked walls. Some of the types of landscapes we install include pollinator/wildlife gardens, woodland gardens, rain gardens and conservation landscapes. Additionally, we run a native plant nursery and a nature inspired, garden and goods store.

Administrative Assistant

This is a full-time 40 hour/week position. The hours are Monday thru Thursday from 6:30AM-4:30PM and runs from mid-February thru mid-December (with unemployment benefits during the off season). This position offers a salary range of $18-21/hour (dependent upon experience), including benefits.

Qualifications:

  • High School or equivalent (required)
  • General office or administrative experience (required)
  • A basic understanding of the following programs: Google (Calendar, email, docs, sheets, etc), Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram and Microsoft Office (required)
  • Horticulture knowledge (preferred)
  • Native plant knowledge (desirable)

Ideal candidates will:

  • Possess a high standard of customer service at all times
  • Be organized and skilled in multitasking
  • Be self-motivated but also able to work as a team
  • Communicate positively and effectively
  • Be punctual, dependable and promote a positive work environment

General Duties Include (but are not limited to):

  • Working closely with Administrative Manager to fulfill necessary tasks and duties
  • Client communication via email and phone
  • Sorting and evaluating requests for service
  • Managing service schedules as well as employee schedules
  • Maintain social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
  • Creating blog and newsletter content
  • Maintaining updated content on website
  • Typical administrative and clerical responsibilities
  • HR tasks such as payroll, insurance and managing employee files
  • Provide coverage in our retail store or nursery if needed

Benefits (after 60 days of employment) include:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (50% paid by employer)
  • Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
  • 60 Hours Paid Time Off
  • Paid Birthday
  • Year End Bonus
  • 401K

Additional Benefits include:

  • 20% off retail discount in our store (excludes artist/consignment items)
  • 50% off retail discount in our nursery
  • Up to 10 weeks of Unemployment in the off season

Please email (laurensgardens@gmail.com) and attach your application and resume (required) and cover letter (optional) along with 3 professional references (required).

    Applicant Information:









    Qualifications:*

    Are you available to work Monday- Thursday 6:30am-4:30 pm?

    Do you understand that this is a seasonal position running from mid February to mid-December (please note that returning employees will receive seasonal unemployment in the off-season)?

    Yes I accept these terms.


    Experience:*




    Employment history:*

    Please list your last two employment positions:

    Position 1:







    Position 2:







    References:*

    Please list three professional references (personal references from friends/family members will not be accepted) and their contact information:

    Reference 1:







    Reference 2:







    Reference 3:










     2024 Native Plant Nursery/Retail Store Associate

    This is a part-time position.  Days are primarily Friday thru Sunday (possible additioanl days), with an average of 10-12 hrs/week and back-up coverage as needed.  More hours may be available in the peak season with less hours in the slow season.  This is a seasonal position and runs from April-October. This position offers a salary range of $15-$17/ hour (dependent upon experience).

    General Duties Include (but are not limited to):

    • Regularly waters nursery, client and backstock plants as well as containers and garden beds on site
    • Weeds nursery, client and backstock areas in down time
    • Keeps nursery and parking lot area clean and presentable 
    • Assists, directs and checks out customers in nursery, using square, as needed
    •  Supports our retail store, Cultivate, by way of customer assistance, checking customers out, using square, and light housekeeping, as needed
    • Additional Cultivate tasks may include tagging and restocking products, indoor plant care such as watering plants

    Qualifications:

    • Working knowledge of native plants, their preferred site conditions (required)
    • Basic gardening skills (required)
    • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions (required)
    • Drivers license (required)
    • retail experience (preferred)
    • CBLP (desireable)

    Benefits include:

    • 20% off retail discount in our store (excludes artist/consignment items)
    • 50% off retail discount in our nursery

    Please email your resume and three professional references to laurensgardens@gmail.com, with the subject ‘Attn: HR-Nursery/Retail Position’

      Applicant Information:









      Qualifications:*

      Are you available to work weekends?

      Do you understand that this is a seasonal position running from April- October?

      Do you have a valid driver's license?

      Are you able to lift at least 50 lbs?

      Yes I accept these terms.


      Experience:*





      Employment history:*

      Please list your last two employment positions:

      Position 1:







      Position 2:







      References:*

      Please list three professional references (personal references from friends/family members will not be accepted) and their contact information:

      Reference 1:







      Reference 2:







      Reference 3:










      Landscape Crew- Installation/Maintenance Landscaper (beginning in early March)

      This is a full-time 40 hour/week position. The hours are Monday thru Thursday from 7AM-5PM, with occasional Friday hours for weather make-up days. This position offers a salary range of $16-$18/hour (dependent upon experience), including benefits.

      Qualifications:

      • High School or equivalent (required)
      • Driver’s license (required)
      • Ability to lift 75 lbs and work in various weather conditions (required)
      • General landscaping experience (preferred)
      • Horticulture field experience (preferred)
      • Horticulture education (desirable)
      • Trailer and large truck driving experience/ability to train (desirable)
      • CBLP (desirable)

      We are currently seeking candidates who share our ideals and company values to fill maintenance and installation crew positions. Ideal applicants are professional, team players who possess a horticulture background either through experience or education and have general, working knowledge of plants and landscaping.  Candidates must be punctual, dependable and possess a positive attitude.

      Although previous horticulture experience or education is preferred, we will consider all candidates and can train the right individual.

      General Crew Duties Include (but are not limited to):

      • Providing a high standard of customer service at all times
      • Following the direction of crew leaders for maintaining and installing landscapes
      • Weeding existing gardens
      • Pruning as needed
      • Edging and mulching
      • Clearing vegetation and sod removal for new garden installations
      • Planting and transplanting of trees, shrubs and perennials in existing or new landscapes
      • Use and care of necessary hand tools (provided upon hire) and light machinery used for maintaining and installing landscapes
      • Natural stone hardscaping duties

      Benefits (after 60 days of employment) include:

      • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (50% paid by employer)
      • Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
      • 60 Hours Paid Time Off
      • Paid Birthday
      • Year End Bonus and Install Bonuses
      • 401K

      Additional Benefits include:

      • Employee discount in our retail store and nursery
      • 10 weeks of Unemployment Insurance for those returning the following season
      • Phone use stipend (when applicable)

      Please fill out the application below attach your resume (required) and cover letter (optional) along with 3 professional references and their email address (required).


        Applicant Information:









        Qualifications:*

        Are you available to work Monday-Thursday from 7am-5pm (and occasional Fridays for weather male up days)?

        Do you understand that this is a seasonal position running from early March to mid-December (please note that returning employees will receive seasonal unemployment in the off-season)?

        Do you have a valid driver's license?

        Do you understand that we are an ecologically conscious company and do not provide any lawn care services?

        Are you able to lift at least 75 lbs?

        Yes I accept these terms.


        Experience:*





        Employment history:*

        Please list your last two employment positions:

        Position 1:







        Position 2:







        References:*

        Please list three professional references (personal references from friends/family members will not be accepted) and their contact information:

        Reference 1:







        Reference 2:







        Reference 3: