Lead Fine Gardener

Job Description

Job Description

Simply Miraculous Fine Gardening is a family and women-owned and run business based in Hingham, MA, specializing in high-end residential fine gardening. We take enormous pride in the quality and care of our work and in building long-term relationships with our clients. We are looking for a seasoned, knowledgeable gardener with leadership experience who is ready to grow into a lead gardener role within our expanding team.

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Thursday schedule, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with Fridays available as an optional rain day. Our season runs April – November/December. Compensation is $22–$26/hr, based on your experience and skillset.

Gardening Responsibilities

• Careful deadheading, thorough weeding, and maintenance of ornamental garden beds

• Skilled hand pruning of shrubs and trees of all varieties, with proper technique, timing, and an understanding of plant growth habits

• Applying fertilizers and soil amendments

• Assisting with new plantings, transplanting, and dividing perennials

• Planting and maintaining seasonal container arrangements

• Hand watering plants, containers, and beds during dry and hot periods

• Observing plants closely for signs of stress, disease, or pest pressure and communicating findings to the team

• Understanding and honoring each client’s individual needs and desires for their property

• Lifting up to 25 lbs and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Lead Responsibilities

• Organizing and delegating daily tasks based on each team member’s skills and experience to ensure efficient, quality work across each property

• Keeping the team on task and on schedule throughout the day, maintaining the Simply Miraculous standard at every property

• Supporting team members by assisting with and teaching tasks when needed, with the eventual responsibility of onboarding and training newer gardeners

• Driving the company truck and trailer to and from job sites safely and responsibly

• Overseeing the proper care and use of tools and equipment on-site

• Maintaining clear, professional communication with ownership and the team throughout the day

• Completing accurate job documentation and developing proficiency with company systems and CRM tools

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about plants, plant health, and fine gardening as a craft, with a natural eye for quality and detail

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in fine gardening, horticulture

• Solid plant knowledge and identification skills — ornamental perennials, shrubs, and trees common to New England

• Confident and practiced hand pruning skills with a thorough understanding of technique and timing

• Proven experience leading or supervising a small team, with the ability to assess skills, delegate thoughtfully, and keep a crew focused and productive

• A compassionate, patient, and encouraging presence — someone who leads by example and genuinely invests in the people around them

• A natural ability to teach — able to communicate tasks clearly, meet team members where they are, and foster growth

• Highly organized with strong situational awareness on-site — able to read a property, prioritize tasks, and adjust as needed

• Clear and confident communicator with both ownership and team members

• Open to learning the Simply Miraculous approach — our way of caring for properties is something we take great pride in

• Comfortable with basic documentation; willing to grow into company systems and CRM tools

• Ability to recognize when a plant is in stress; specific disease or pest identification is a plus

• Punctual, reliable, detail-oriented, and professional

• Valid driver’s license required; truck and trailer experience preferred — training provided

Why Simply Miraculous

• Family and women-owned — a workplace where you are seen, respected, and valued

• A growing and expanding team that invests in your professional growth and development

• Early-season training opportunities and ongoing support as you step into your role

Get in Touch

If fine gardening is your craft and your passion, we’d love to connect.

Not sure if this is the right fit? Reach out anyway — we’re happy to have a conversation and find out together.

Simply Miraculous Fine Gardening is a small, family-owned and run business in Hingham. We specializing in fine gardening which is a highly detailed approach to plant care . Our primary focus is garden bed maintenance, specialized hand pruning of small trees and shrubs, seasonal decor needs, transplting, all types of plantings and container installs and care, We take great pride in delivering meticulous and high-quality work, aiming to achieve excellence at every client's property. Currently, we are looking to expand our team and are seeking full-time gardeners.
Hourly pay is based on expereince as well availability.

Company Description

Simply Miraculous Fine Gardening is a small, family-owned and run business in Hingham. We specializing in fine gardening which is a highly detailed approach to plant care . Our primary focus is garden bed maintenance, specialized hand pruning of small trees and shrubs, seasonal decor needs, transplting, all types of plantings and container installs and care, We take great pride in delivering meticulous and high-quality work, aiming to achieve excellence at every client's property. Currently, we are looking to expand our team and are seeking full-time gardeners. \rHourly pay is based on expereince as well availability.