Careers in Landscaping

Build a Career That Grows With You

Do you enjoy being outdoors, working with nature, creating beautiful spaces, or finding ways to make our communities more sustainable?

A career in landscaping may be for you.

Oregon's landscape industry offers a wide variety of career opportunities for people with different interests, skills, and backgrounds. From landscape construction and maintenance to horticulture, irrigation, design, sales, technology, and business leadership, there are many ways to build a rewarding career in the industry.

Whether you're just entering the workforce, exploring your options, or considering a career change, the landscape industry offers opportunities to learn new skills, grow professionally, and build a career you can be proud of.

Why Choose a Career in Landscaping?

Landscape professionals help create and care for the outdoor spaces where people live, work, and play. The industry offers opportunities to learn valuable skills, work with plants and technology, solve real-world problems, and build a career with room to grow.

Find Your Place in the Landscape Industry

Landscape Construction

Bring outdoor spaces to life through planting, hardscapes, grading, drainage, and installation.

Landscape Maintenance

Care for residential, commercial, and public landscapes while keeping outdoor spaces healthy and beautiful.

Irrigation & Water Management

Work with irrigation systems, technology, and smart water practices to help landscapes thrive efficiently.

Horticulture & Plant Care

Develop expertise in plants, soils, trees, and plant health while creating healthier landscapes.

Landscape Design

Combine creativity, horticulture, and planning to create functional and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Sales, Management & Leadership

Build client relationships, manage projects, lead teams, or grow a landscape business.

How Do I Get Started?

There is more than one path into the landscape industry. You can start working in the field, pursue education or training, complete an internship, or continue building skills through professional certification.

Learn on the Job

Gain hands-on experience while developing practical skills with a landscape employer.

Professional Development

Continue growing through industry education, certification, and specialized training.

Education & Training

Explore certificate and degree programs in horticulture, landscape technology, irrigation, and related fields.