Roles and missions of the landscape gardener
Landscapers are professionals in the art of creating and maintaining landscapes. They are more than just gardeners; they have specialized knowledge and skills to improve and maintain outdoor spaces. The roles and missions of a landscape gardener are many and varied:
Plan and design landscapes, gardens and outdoor spaces.
Install lawns, flowers, trees and bushes.
Cultivate plants for decoration, beauty and entertainment.
Use tools and equipment for landscape work.
Use chemicals and fertilizers to stimulate plant growth.
Develop landscape and garden maintenance plans.
Supervise the work of landscapers and gardeners.
Monitor weather conditions and plant diseases.
Use xerophytic techniques to create low-maintenance green spaces.
Design gardens for public or private spaces.
Maintain irrigation and drainage systems.
Work with landscape product manufacturers to find innovative solutions.
Prepare estimates and purchase orders for customers.
Landscape designers play a key role in the design, development and maintenance of landscapes. They must be able to work alone or with a team, and deliver quality service at every stage of their work. To succeed in this profession, in addition to a specialized diploma, you need to have a certain artistic flair and a good knowledge of environmental requirements.
Landscaper salary and career development
The salary of a landscape gardener in France can vary considerably according to experience and qualifications. The average gross annual salary is around €24,830. Gross annual salary trends in France by years of experience for a landscaper:
0 to 2 years: €19,852
2 to 5 years: €22,832
5 to 10 years: €25,124
10 to 15 years: €27,909
More than 15 years: €31,067
In addition to salary, a landscape gardener can benefit from a number of other perks. Among the landscaping-related professions that a landscaper can choose for career development, there are :
Landscape architect
Agronomist
Landscape designer
Green space maintenance expert
Parks and gardens manager.
