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Planted Earth

Seasonal Color Designer / Installation Lead

Planted Earth, Sykesville, Maryland, United States, 21784

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Seasonal Color Designer / Installation Lead 4 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Highlights Full‑time opportunity located in Sykesville, MD

Pay rate: $25 - $30/hour

Planted Earth is a distinguished Residential Landscape Contracting and Maintenance company, celebrated for collaborating with the region’s top Landscape Architects. We are dedicated to installing and maintaining premier landscapes across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our vision of “Doing Things Better” encompasses superior customer service, exceptional plant material, industry‑leading partners, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing client relationships.

We are seeking a Seasonal Color Designer & Installation Lead to create refined, high‑impact seasonal color displays for luxury residential properties throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. This position blends elevated horticultural expertise, thoughtful design, and hands‑on coordination with installation teams.

Responsibilities

Develop seasonal color concepts for spring, summer, fall, and winter rotations, tailored to each property’s architecture and garden style.

Produce planting plans, color palettes, and mood boards for client review and proposal development.

Select plants suited to local climate, site‑specific conditions, irrigation performance, and long‑term visual impact.

Source premium annuals, perennials, tropicals, specialty foliage, bulbs, and décor materials from preferred growers and vendors.

Consult with clients and account managers to understand aesthetic preferences and site goals, presenting designs and guiding them toward elevated, cohesive seasonal looks.

Communicate proactively regarding timelines, weather impacts, plant substitutions, and care expectations.

Track labor and material costs to maintain project profitability and ensure efficient use of resources.

Lead and support crews during installation of seasonal color change‑outs and container displays.

Lay out plant material onsite to reflect approved design intent, scale, and flow.

Ensure high‑end craftsmanship standards, including spacing, layering, soil conditioning, container drainage management, and finishing presentation.

Maintain clean, safe, and respectful work sites on private residential properties.

Conduct scheduled property visits to evaluate plant health, irrigation, bloom performance, and overall aesthetic; deadhead and freshen where necessary.

Diagnose and resolve issues related to pests, disease, irrigation irregularities, or site conditions.

Plan and schedule timely seasonal rotations and holiday/winter container programs.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in seasonal color, container garden design, horticulture, or high‑end garden maintenance.

Deep understanding of Mid‑Atlantic plant performance, bloom timing, deer pressure, microclimate impacts, and soil conditions.

Ability to create elevated, cohesive color and texture compositions (portfolio or photo samples preferred).

Demonstrated ability to lead small installation crews and manage work efficiently.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional and client‑facing demeanor.

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work outdoors year‑round.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with premium residential clients, estate gardens, or boutique landscape firms.

Horticulture education, Master Gardener certification, CPH, or equivalent professional training.

Ability to conceptually sketch or utilize simple digital design tools.

Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasonal transitions (spring, summer, fall, holiday).

The Perks

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range $25 – $30/hour

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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