What it pays
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Half of all Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in the U.S. earn more than $39,150 a year — the middle 80% land between $31,150 and $56,730. About 952,640 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Elementary occupations earn about ₹11,530 a month on average — around ₹1.4 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$39,150typical pay / year
952,640people in this work
$56,730+top 10% earn
₹1.4 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing4
Operate landscaping equipment and tools
+Inspect and start the ride-on mower and hedge trimmer, check oil and fuel, clear the planting beds of large…
Operate landscaping equipment and tools
+Inspect and start the ride-on mower and hedge trimmer, check oil and fuel, clear the planting beds of large stones, and mow the front lawn in the rectangle beds before pruning the yew hedge along Burnham Drive today.
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Remove litter and debris
+Walk the perimeter, pick up litter and organic debris with gloves and the leaf rake, bag all waste separately…
Remove litter and debris
+Walk the perimeter, pick up litter and organic debris with gloves and the leaf rake, bag all waste separately for compost and municipal pickup, and record collection quantities in the daily site log before 4pm.
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Mow lawns and trim grass
+Plan the Tuesday mowing and edging route for the Mulcahy property, slotting mower type per lawn area, cutting…
Mow lawns and trim grass
+Plan the Tuesday mowing and edging route for the Mulcahy property, slotting mower type per lawn area, cutting height, clippings disposal, and a safety check list for the walk-behind and ride-on machines.
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Mulch landscapes
+Create a mulching plan for the Pine Street beds: areas to receive three inches of shredded bark, times for…
Mulch landscapes
+Create a mulching plan for the Pine Street beds: areas to receive three inches of shredded bark, times for bed prep, weed removal, wheelbarrow loads required, and who on the crew will do each task on Thursday.
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Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
+Lay out a seasonal planting plan for Mrs. Alvarez's front and side beds, listing plant names, quantities,…
Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
+Lay out a seasonal planting plan for Mrs. Alvarez's front and side beds, listing plant names, quantities, planting dates, sun and water needs, and a three-month care schedule so I can buy and nurse plants next Tuesday.
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Install sprinkler systems
+Design and schedule installation of a drip and pop-up sprinkler layout for the Ramirez yard showing head…
Install sprinkler systems
+Design and schedule installation of a drip and pop-up sprinkler layout for the Ramirez yard showing head locations, pipe runs, valve zones, and a materials list with estimated hours so I can order parts and book the crew for Friday.
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The daily work15
Shape landforms to improve usability and aesthetics
+Shape the slope at the back lawn into two shallow terraces with gentle curves, move three cubic metres of…
Shape landforms to improve usability and aesthetics
+Shape the slope at the back lawn into two shallow terraces with gentle curves, move three cubic metres of topsoil to level the lower terrace, compact the edges, check drainage runs away from the patio, and leave the planting beds ready for planting on Friday.
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Water and fertilize plants to promote healthy growth
+Set a watering and feeding rota for the vegetable beds and front border: hand-water young plants every…
Water and fertilize plants to promote healthy growth
+Set a watering and feeding rota for the vegetable beds and front border: hand-water young plants every morning for two weeks, install drip lines to the roses, apply balanced granular feed to borders now and again in six weeks, and log observations after each visit.
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Install and maintain water features like ponds
+Excavate the pond to the drawn contours, line the hole and test for leaks, install the pump and return weir,…
Install and maintain water features like ponds
+Excavate the pond to the drawn contours, line the hole and test for leaks, install the pump and return weir, set marginal shelves for bog plants, backfill with washed gravel and plant the pond margins, then run and check circulation for 24 hours.
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Advise customers on plant selection or care.
+Advise Mrs. Patel by phone this morning which low-maintenance shade plants will thrive under her maple,…
Advise customers on plant selection or care.
+Advise Mrs. Patel by phone this morning which low-maintenance shade plants will thrive under her maple, explain watering and mulching for the first six months, and text a one-page care checklist she can follow weekly.
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Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
+Prune the yew hedge at 42 Elm Street to a neat 1.2 metre height, remove crossing branches on the silver…
Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
+Prune the yew hedge at 42 Elm Street to a neat 1.2 metre height, remove crossing branches on the silver birch, tidy cuttings into compostable bags and leave a short care note for the homeowner.
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Install or repair fences and structures
+Repair the split fence panel by taking exact post and panel measurements, replace rotten posts, resecure the…
Install or repair fences and structures
+Repair the split fence panel by taking exact post and panel measurements, replace rotten posts, resecure the gate hinge, and leave the site tidy with debris stacked for council collection tomorrow.
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Remove dead or damaged trees
+Remove the leaning ash at 7 Hawthorn Road, section it for safe lowering, grind the stump flush, chip arisings…
Remove dead or damaged trees
+Remove the leaning ash at 7 Hawthorn Road, section it for safe lowering, grind the stump flush, chip arisings for reuse as path mulch and email the owner the risk and disposal note after completion.
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Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
+Attach flexible tree ties from the new oak to two support stakes, set ties loosely to allow movement, trim…
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
+Attach flexible tree ties from the new oak to two support stakes, set ties loosely to allow movement, trim excess tie material, and leave installation and monitoring instructions with photos for the client.
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Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
+Design and lay a low-maintenance border at 15 Manor Lane using river stones and drought-tolerant perennials,…
Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
+Design and lay a low-maintenance border at 15 Manor Lane using river stones and drought-tolerant perennials, place stones to prevent soil wash, and give the owner a planting and aftercare timetable.
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Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
+Adjust the irrigation schedule and emitter flow to cut water use by 30 percent this month while keeping roses…
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
+Adjust the irrigation schedule and emitter flow to cut water use by 30 percent this month while keeping roses and vegetable beds visibly healthy; check pressure, swap any leaking fittings, and flag zones that need drip conversion.
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Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
+Clear snow from the front walk, driveway, and side parking pad to bare pavement by noon, pile snow where it…
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
+Clear snow from the front walk, driveway, and side parking pad to bare pavement by noon, pile snow where it won't block drains, and broadcast salt evenly on all cleared surfaces to prevent refreeze and safe access.
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Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
+Winterize the irrigation today: drain aboveground lines, blow out main zones to 40 psi, close the backflow…
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
+Winterize the irrigation today: drain aboveground lines, blow out main zones to 40 psi, close the backflow and record valve positions; schedule a spring startup for March 15 to test solenoids, calibrate timers, and replace any failed drip tubing.
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Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses.
+Core aerate the natural turf, test and amend the top 3 inches of soil to achieve a sand-silt-clay balance…
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses.
+Core aerate the natural turf, test and amend the top 3 inches of soil to achieve a sand-silt-clay balance that improves drainage, then overseed and apply a starter fertilizer so the field supports play within four weeks.
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Haul or spread topsoil, or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
+Bring in topsoil to raise low spots, spread and grade it to match surrounding levels, then tack straw over…
Haul or spread topsoil, or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
+Bring in topsoil to raise low spots, spread and grade it to match surrounding levels, then tack straw over newly seeded areas to hold soil in place and flag for watering twice daily until seed is established.
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Apply pesticides or fertilizers (license required)
+Apply the approved lawn fertilizer and insect control to the client’s yard this morning following label rates…
Apply pesticides or fertilizers (license required)
+Apply the approved lawn fertilizer and insect control to the client’s yard this morning following label rates and weather limits, wear PPE, record product lot numbers and application rates, and leave the safety notice on the front door.
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