Experienced Gardener

Meadowlark Garden Studio; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowlark Garden Studio in Concord, MA seeks an experienced gardener to care for exceptional residential gardens. You will help landscapes mature and flourish with hands-on maintenance and thoughtful plant care.

The team focuses on fine gardening, seasonal containers, and high-quality workmanship across Greater Boston, valuing horticultural knowledge and meticulous attention to detail in every project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional gardening or landscape experience.
• Strong plant knowledge and pruning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors throughout the season.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform fine gardening and seasonal maintenance tasks.
• Prune shrubs, small trees, roses and perennials with care.
• Plant and transplant perennials, shrubs and annuals.
• Divide, stake, deadhead and care for perennials.
• Identify common plants, weeds, pests and garden issues.
• Renovate and improve established beds; mulch and edge.
• Install and maintain seasonal containers; keep sites tidy.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Pruning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

Formal horticultural education welcomed (not required)

Job description

Meadowlark Garden Studio is seeking an experienced gardener to join our growing team caring for exceptional residential gardens. Our work is centered around Concord, Massachusetts, and the surrounding communities.

Meadowlark is a boutique garden design, fine gardening, and seasonal container company working throughout Greater Boston. We create beautiful, resilient landscapes with a strong focus on horticulture, craftsmanship, and thoughtful care. Our team brings together experienced gardeners, horticulturists, and designers who care deeply about plants and the details that make a garden exceptional.

The Position

Experienced Gardener

Our gardeners provide thoughtful, hands-on care for established and newly planted landscapes, helping gardens mature and improve year after year.

Typical work includes:

• Fine gardening and seasonal maintenance
• Expert pruning of shrubs, small trees, roses, and perennials
• Planting and transplanting perennials, shrubs, and annuals
• Dividing, staking, deadheading, and perennial care
• Identifying common plants, weeds, pests, and garden issues
• Renovating and improving established garden beds
• Mulching, edging, and bed preparation
• Seasonal container installation and maintenance
• Maintaining clean, organized, and professional job sites

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of professional gardening, horticulture, estate gardening, or comparable landscape gardening experience is required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong plant knowledge and professional gardening experience
• Understands proper pruning and plant-care practices
• Has an eye for detail and takes pride in high-quality work
• Can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Is comfortable working outdoors throughout the season
Is dependable, professional, and respectful of the properties we care for
• Has a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Formal horticultural education is welcomed but not required when supported by strong professional experience.