Picture Yourself as a Professional Landscaper
Imagine yourself owning a landscaping business and earning an excellent income. You have just finished a large project landscaping the site of a new resort motel. Not only did the manager of the resort compliment you on your work, but your work caught the attention of a business affiliate, and now they want you to re-landscape their site too. These corporate projects are particularly profitable and a good supplement to the traditional residential clients. Thanks to your gardening and landscaping training course, you know how to satisfy all of these diverse clients and perform the projects efficiently. You feel a sense of pride that comes from having realized your dream of becoming a skilled professional in the field of gardening and landscaping.
Career Outlook
Professionals in gardening and landscaping are increasingly in demand. There are opportunities to work for existing landscaping firms, or to start one of your own. The demand for professionals in gardening and landscaping allows them to earn attractive salaries.
The United States Department of Labor is projecting a 18% increase in demand for landscapers and gardeners between 2006 and 2016.
Careers in Gardening and Landscaping Require:
• Knowledge of the elements of landscaping, including flowers, trees, shrubs, soil, chemicals, and surfacing materials
• Thorough understanding of how to design landscapes, flower beds, and enclosures
• Knowledge of lawn care and of fruit and vegetable gardening
• Awareness of the business side of gardening and landscaping, including plans, paperwork, and use of computers
Stratford’s Gardening and Landscaping home study course will provide you with the skills you need to get started on the right course toward a new moneymaking career in gardening and landscaping. Enroll now! |
| * Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009" |
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| Taking this course has helped me understand the bigger picture of landscaping. — J.C. - Nevada |
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| I enjoyed it very much and learned things of great interest to me. I liked taking my time and working at my own pace. — V.T. - Ontario |
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