Seasonal Fine Gardener (Full or Part-Time)

Hanley Landscape Design is a high end landscape design-build firm based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. We design, build, and maintain some of the most detailed and expansive residential estates in coastal Rhode Island, including waterfront estates, historic properties, and large private gardens throughout Newport and Aquidneck Island.

Unlike many other firms, our work extends far beyond fine gardening. Our team handles everything from master planning and landscape architecture to construction, fine gardening, estate care, arboriculture, and long-term property stewardship. We are a company built around quality, craftsmanship, and a genuine passion for plants.

Your Day & Team Looks Like

Your day begins at 6:45 AM at our Portsmouth office, with your team's meeting before loading vehicles and heading to one of our estate properties.

At Hanley, we already have a full construction, enhancement, and maintenance team. Your primary focus is horticulture. You'll spend your time caring for ornamental gardens, specialty plant collections, mature landscapes, edible gardens, and seasonal displays throughout some of Rhode Island's most significant residential properties.

During the growing season, you'll perform detailed horticultural work including pruning, deadheading, plant health monitoring, garden editing, perennial care, seasonal color changes, irrigation observation, and general garden stewardship. Many of our properties contain extensive edible gardens, allowing team members to work with vegetables, herbs, berries, cut flowers, and specialty crops in addition to ornamental landscapes.

While your primary focus will remain fine gardening, being part of a larger company provides opportunities for growth and exposure to other areas of the industry. Employees who develop new interests often have opportunities to explore design, arboriculture, project management, estate care, or landscape construction throughout their careers.

If you're the type of person who genuinely enjoys learning plant names, discussing cultivars, visiting gardens, or experimenting in your own landscape, you'll likely fit right in.

Why Work With Us?

Our Fine Gardens Team works on properties that most horticulturists only see in magazines. From historic Newport estates to large waterfront landscapes, the variety and quality of work are difficult to find elsewhere in the industry.

More importantly, you'll work alongside a team that genuinely values horticultural knowledge and craftsmanship. Many of our team members hold degrees in horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental science, and related fields. We enjoy talking about plants, learning new things, and continually improving our craft.

Timing: This is a seasonal position running from June 1st through September 1st. We are flexible regarding weekly availability and end date, provided your schedule remains consistent from week to week.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience with fine gardening in 1-4 sentences.

[Note: If you are not an experienced horticulturist, we reccomend applying for a role with our enhancement or landscape construction teams at https://www.hanleyri.com/jobs].

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30