Gardener (Rose Specialist)
METRO HORT GROUP, INC., Englewood, NJ, United States
Position: Experienced Gardener, Rose Specialist. Location: Englewood, New Jersey. Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Salary: $85 – 90K based on experience.
A private home in Englewood, NJ is seeking a highly-skilled, hands-on Gardener with deep experience specifically in the care and maintenance of rose gardens. The property is approximately one acre and includes multiple established rose beds, climbing roses, and complementary perennial plantings. This is a working Gardener role. The right candidate understands roses at a professional level, knows how to maintain peak bloom cycles, and takes pride in the health and presentation of the gardens year-round.
Responsibilities/Duties
Full maintenance of all rose gardens including hybrid teas, shrub roses, climbers, and specialty varieties
Seasonal pruning specific to rose type and growth cycle
Structural training and support of climbing roses
Continuous deadheading and shaping to promote healthy blooms
Soil testing, fertilization programs, and amendment planning
Proactive disease prevention and treatment including black spot and powdery mildew
Integrated pest management
Irrigation monitoring and seasonal adjustments
Bed preparation, mulching, and weed control
Maintaining overall garden presentation at a high standard
Seasonal Focus:
Spring: Structural pruning and shaping, soil conditioning, and garden preparation
Summer: Bloom management, deadheading, disease and pest monitoring, irrigation oversight
Fall: Light shaping, soil amendment, preparation for dormancy
Winter :
Protection of sensitive varieties and planning for upcoming season
Qualifications/Requirements
Proven hands-on experience maintaining rose gardens in a private home setting
Strong knowledge of rose pruning techniques and growth patterns
Understanding of soil health and fertilization schedules
Ability to work independently and manage a one-acre property effectively
Detail oriented and consistent
Professional, discreet, and comfortable working at a private residence
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A private home in Englewood, NJ is seeking a highly-skilled, hands-on Gardener with deep experience specifically in the care and maintenance of rose gardens. The property is approximately one acre and includes multiple established rose beds, climbing roses, and complementary perennial plantings. This is a working Gardener role. The right candidate understands roses at a professional level, knows how to maintain peak bloom cycles, and takes pride in the health and presentation of the gardens year-round.
Responsibilities/Duties
Full maintenance of all rose gardens including hybrid teas, shrub roses, climbers, and specialty varieties
Seasonal pruning specific to rose type and growth cycle
Structural training and support of climbing roses
Continuous deadheading and shaping to promote healthy blooms
Soil testing, fertilization programs, and amendment planning
Proactive disease prevention and treatment including black spot and powdery mildew
Integrated pest management
Irrigation monitoring and seasonal adjustments
Bed preparation, mulching, and weed control
Maintaining overall garden presentation at a high standard
Seasonal Focus:
Spring: Structural pruning and shaping, soil conditioning, and garden preparation
Summer: Bloom management, deadheading, disease and pest monitoring, irrigation oversight
Fall: Light shaping, soil amendment, preparation for dormancy
Winter :
Protection of sensitive varieties and planning for upcoming season
Qualifications/Requirements
Proven hands-on experience maintaining rose gardens in a private home setting
Strong knowledge of rose pruning techniques and growth patterns
Understanding of soil health and fertilization schedules
Ability to work independently and manage a one-acre property effectively
Detail oriented and consistent
Professional, discreet, and comfortable working at a private residence
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