Seasonal Employment in Landscaping offers Long-Term Rewards
The benefits and personal gratification for working as a seasonal employee in landscaping can provide a lifetime of rewards. Whether you are a recent high school graduate off to college or a retiree looking for a hobby, age has no boundaries when working in the landscaping industry. In this blog post, we will explore the top three reasons seasonal employment in landscaping is valuable and enjoyable.
Getting in touch with nature
In today’s world, employees are finding themselves at a desk, in a cubicle or in an office with a door, and sitting there for at least 8 hours each day. Having the opportunity to work outdoors can be fulfilling for the mind, body and soul. Working outdoors contributes to the overall success of an employee. Working in the landscaping industry can provide employees a positive connection with nature. In turn, this provides overall stress reduction and attention restoration. Studies show that individuals who are able to take their employment outside have increased concentration, improved memory, greater creativity and most importantly, productivity.
Productivity is the key to working in landscaping. Each day, there is a goal in mind for how much work is to be completed. Working outdoors provides the motivation to individuals to succeed and excel in this industry. In addition, working in landscaping allows individuals to be physically active all day. Outdoor physical activity has a greater positive effect on mental health than working indoors. Working in the sunshine, grazing your hands through the dirt and smelling the fresh air allow a direct, positive connection with nature.
Extended hours provide acquisition of knowledge and pay It is no secret that landscaping projects do require commitment, physical labor and long hours. These attributes contribute to the overall success of the project. Although one has to provide extended time and labor to landscaping projects, the extensive knowledge gained in this industry is invaluable.
From the knowledge and understanding of a project from start to finish, plant types, placement, soils, installing decorative walls and patios, the on-the-job experience is one that can apply to other parts of life. These skills can be applied to the home life. Handy work and projects around the homestead can become easier for those who have learned and worked in the landscaping trade.
Even though it may seem that landscaping typically occurs in the summer months, learning the trade and working in the summer may provide all-year round/off season employment opportunities. Landscapers are able to use their skills in other ways throughout the year, allowing them to be valuable in all seasons. These activities include snowplowing, tree pruning and felling, and selling firewood.
Professional observation and gaining appreciation for landscape architecture
Working in the landscaping industry as a seasonal employee can provide hands on education to the all generations. Observing the work of the trade and the incredible efforts it takes to complete a project provides appreciation to those looking to pursue a career of their own in the future.
Landscape architects, landscape technicians and facility managers play their own role in the landscaping business. It is valuable and important for anyone taking part in the daily landscaping duties to understand the full business model and mission. Business management, accounting and design are the core elements to a successful landscaping project. Gaining perspective in each of these subjects can be beneficial as these can be applied to all different fields of study.
Working as a seasonal landscaper can be beneficial for health reasons as well as educational advancement. Determination and strong work ethic contribute to the overall success of anyone working in the landscaping industry.