The Blue Collar Future

Trade Series - Inside the Landscaping World: Crafting Outdoor Spaces


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Jaden Robison delves into the intricacies of landscaping, merging it with previous discussions on concrete work. Jaden explores how landscaping intertwines with excavation and concrete work, emphasizing the technical skills required and the diverse opportunities within the trade. He also touches on the importance of design in creating appealing outdoor spaces and the growing demand for maintenance services. Discover the fascinating world of landscaping and its potential as a rewarding career path.

Key Takeaways:
  • Landscaping Defined: An exploration of landscaping as the construction of outdoor spaces, including site preparation, plant installation, and design elements.

  • Overlap with Other Trades: Discussion on how concrete and excavation work intertwine with landscaping services and the importance of specialized contractors.

  • Educational Pathways: Emphasis on on-the-job learning in the trades, with options for formal education in landscape design.

  • Career Potential: Highlighting the versatility and satisfaction of working in landscaping, from residential projects to high-end transformations.

Notable Quotes:
  1. "Landscaping is constructing outdoor spaces like yards and gardens... the addition of plants and changing the raw terrain to make it more appealing."

  2. "If you like design and doing technical work, you can even do both - making beautiful designs and handling the installation for your clients."

  3. "It's literally only limited by your imagination in the landscaping world."

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The Blue Collar FutureBy Jaden Robison