Gardeners Assistant

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Start Date: Asap  Compensation: $25

Holly, Wood + Vine is a well-established, full service landscape design/build firm, specializing in the design and construction of New York City brownstone backyard and terrace gardens.  We are currently seeking a fulltime Staff Gardener, with a minimum 1 year experience in all aspects of urban gardening. 

Qualifications/Requirements

• Working knowledge of plant names and culture (fertilizing, soil preparation, planting, pruning, weeding, etc.).
• Highly detailed work ethic.
• Keen aesthetic for combining and positioning plants in containers and planting beds.
• Working knowledge of plant diseases and pests, and the ability to treat these issues.
• Possess a good and positive attitude, in all weather conditions.
• Valid NY driver’s license, with a clean driving record, and ability to drive a truck up to 16’.
• Experience purchasing plant material from wholesale nurseries on Long Island and in NJ.
• Capacity to think independently, identifying problems and solving them.
• Possess a working knowledge of drip irrigation and landscape lighting systems.
• Work constructively and collaboratively with a small, tight-knit group of gardening professionals.

Additional Information

Please send resume and cover letter to info@hwandv.com

Contact Information

Holly, Wood & Vine, Ltd.
Email: info@hwandv.com