1) Feel a Sense of Achievement Every Day

Boston indoor and outdoor landscaping jobs allow you to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. Every day your plantscaping work will take you to a variety of private clients and businesses, all of whom are looking to improve their interior plant health or exterior plant design. Projects may include indoor or outdoor living walls or rooftop gardens.  When you finish your work, you’ll see the huge difference you’ve made to their property. Plantscaping offers many health benefits to homeowners and business owners – physical benefits, such as cleaner air, and mental benefits, like being more calm and relaxed. You’ll find that you will play a huge part in improving the lives of others in the local community with each job you work on.

2) Work With Nature

With so many job roles today requiring you to spend endless hours sitting in front of a computer, you’ll find that landscaping jobs allow you to move about and work with your hands and reconnect with the world around us. Working in nature is much less stressful than many other job roles, and you’ll go home each day with a sense of satisfaction after being surrounded by beautiful plants. Whether taking on a project indoors or outdoors, you’ll go home feeling energized and ready to head back to work the next day.

3) Find A Job Role to Suit Your Work Style

You may enjoy working as part of a team, accomplishing projects through group effort.  If so, being part of an outdoor plantscaping crew may be your style.  On the other hand, you may like having your unique group of clients that you take care of yourself – solely responsible for your client’s satisfaction.  If so, you might find an interior plant design position rewarding.  Either way, there is a place for all work styles to participate in the plantscaping arena.

4) Avoid Monotony

In plantscaping, no two days are the same. The monotony of doing the same thing over and over again soon gets to anyone working in an office job. Still, landscaping jobs allow you to experience new properties and projects daily. In an indoor landscaping position, you’ll visit different clients every day. In an outdoor landscaping position, there may be shorter jobs that take a day or two or more extensive projects that could take weeks or months at one location. Even when working on a longer project, you can be sure that no two days on the site will be the same. One day you might be creating living walls for a new business, and the next day, you’ll be transforming the plantscaping of a first-time homeowner.

5) Grow and Develop Your Career

Taking care of plants allows you to work with various landscapes, soils, and plants. As a result, you’ll keep learning and expanding your career daily. If you like being independent with a predictable schedule, indoor plantscaping will probably be more to your taste. Alternatively, outdoor Boston landscaping jobs are well worth considering if you prefer to work with a team. Our outdoor plantscapers meet at different locations throughout the year. Finally, if you’re looking for a new challenge this year, we work with many clients. All of our clients can offer you a new opportunity during each project. We want our team to know that they are making a difference in the lives of our clients. That’s why we do all we can to engage new clients with as much variety as possible.

6) Make a Positive Impact on the Environment

Landscaping and plantscaping can help improve the local environment in Boston, which is another reason why it’s so rewarding to work in plantscaping. Oxygen is released into the air by the plants that are added to a space, which helps improve the air quality in the nearby area. Our team strives to be as eco-friendly as possible, and we always encourage businesses to create new green spaces for their employees. Foliaire has received the prestigious Environmental Improvement Award of Merit from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America in recognition of their efforts in improving the environment. In addition, plants help to attract animals, birds, and bees, whose habitats are often under stress by development in Boston. We can all work together to protect the local ecosystem and improve the planet.

7) Work With a Fantastic Team

Foliaire has one of the top plantscaping teams in Boston, all of whom are very welcoming and experienced. As part of the outdoor crew, you’ll find that you constantly learn from the team, who have a wealth of knowledge to share about plant design and living walls. As one of the indoor plant technicians, you’ll be the face of Foliaire with each of your clients. We are actively searching for new teammates who will be fantastic assets to our company. Over time, you’ll also find opportunities for progression in the company. In an indoor role, no two clients are the same. In an outdoor role, no two projects are the same, which is what the team enjoys so much about working with us. You’ll improve your teamwork skills and continue to build great relationships within the local community when you work in plantscaping.

Key Takeaways

These are just a few reasons to consider applying for a job in plantscaping. It’s an ever-changing industry that we expect will increase in popularity. Now is the perfect time to apply to work with us. Our team has many years of experience in the industry and will be here to welcome and work with you to keep developing your plant care and design skills. It’s never too late to change your life, and starting a new adventure this year can help move your career to the next level.

Are you interested in working with Foliaire? Contact us today to learn more about our current job opportunities. We’ll be excited to hear from you and hope to have you on our team soon.

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Indoor Plants vs. Outdoor Plants

The first thing to remember when discussing plant care during winter is the difference between indoor and outdoor plants.

You won’t need to make many adjustments to your greenscape when it comes to the tropical plants inside, as plants in the office will likely benefit from the heating and protection you have indoors.

Of course, you will need to ensure the soil stays hydrated and that the plants aren’t stripped of their moisture when you increase the heating during the winter.

Growing Zones and Hardiness Zones

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed the standard by which amateurs, gardeners, and growers can determine which plants are most likely to survive the winter outdoors at a location.

The Zone map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. These zones are numbered from 1 to 13 – with 1 being the coldest and 13 being the warmest.

For example, the Miami area is mostly Zone 10, the Boston area is mostly Zone 7, and the Burlington, Vermont area is mostly Zone 3.

Click here to view a map of plant hardiness across the U.S.

Tropical Plants

Many of the plants we keep as outdoor and indoor plants shouldn’t be subjected to cold temperatures unless they are plants that are hardy in cold weather in your area.

Researching a plant’s natural growth or hardiness zone will tell you where it can successfully spend the winter outside. For example, most red oak trees grow in Zone 5 to Zone 9, – and if you live within those zones, you won’t need to bring your oak tree inside for the winter.

On the other hand, many plants we keep are native to warm climates and won’t survive cold winters. Spider plants thrive outdoors year-round in Zones 9 to 11. If you live in Zone 8 or lower, you’ll need to protect your spider plant during the winter.

Relocation Timing

When the temperatures drop, you need to consider bringing outdoor plants inside for the winter.

As a general rule, for tropical plants native to Zones 9 to 11, when the temperature at night goes below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to think about moving your greenspace indoors.

Where you are in the country will greatly impact the work you need to do to preserve your plants. If the plant is native to Zones 9 to 11, and you live in Zone 8, you might only need to cover your plants. We recommend burlap to keep them safe from the cold.

However, if you live in an area where the temperatures drop below 45 degrees, you’ll want to bring your tropical plants inside.

Acclimation

As mentioned above, when the night-time temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, tropical plants need protection to stop dying from the cold.

Remember that you must slowly subject your plants to the new weather conditions. They shouldn’t deteriorate because of the increase or decrease in light, moisture, and temperature.

To make the transition easier, we recommend bringing your tropical plants in only overnight, to begin with, and then taking them back outside in the daytime.

After a few days, they can stay indoors for the rest of the winter until the temperature rises again in the spring.

Soil

Soil often becomes quickly dehydrated inside – the indoor humidity is much lower when the heating is on in your home or office, and the water in the soil evaporates faster.

On the other hand, you won’t typically need to apply fertilizer. Your interior planting design can last the winter without it. Then, when you are ready to bring your plants outside in the spring, it is a good time to give them a nutrient boost.

Bringing your plants out in the spring is also a good time to consider if your plantscape would benefit from repotting.

Light

A challenge for humans and plants during the winter is the reduction in sunlight. With the shorter days in most parts of the country, it can be harder than ever to give your best indoor plants the sun they need to thrive.

For that reason, ensure you follow the plant care instructions for your specific plant type. If they need direct sunlight, find somewhere in your home where the plant can receive the maximum sun. Ideally, it would be best if you used a south-facing window.

You may need to reposition your plants in the winter months to help them to receive the necessary hours of sunlight each day, and if they are still struggling to get enough sun, consider installing a grow light to provide them with extra light while they are inside.

Water

While the heating in your home can dry out the soil for your plants, don’t be tempted to overwater them in the winter.

Overwatering is the most common cause of indoor plant death. You’ll be surprised how little water they need in the winter.

Most tropical plants in the office and succulents don’t need watering as much as you might think. For example, you’ll likely be safe leaving them unwatered for a couple of weeks during the winter break if you aren’t going to be in the office as much.

Pests

Before moving any plants indoors, you must thoroughly check them for pests.

Over the summer, it’s very common for spider mites and aphids to make their way onto plants, so check under the leaves to see their condition before relocating them.

We recommend using an insecticidal soap and washing your plants with water before moving them so that you don’t have any issues or spread these pests to your other greenscape plants.

Key Takeaways

Interior planting design is something that homeowners and business owners can benefit from throughout the year. However, even the best indoor plants need to follow different plant care instructions in the winter.

It’s best to move your plants indoors gradually. Look out for the key signs we’ve shared above to help make this process smooth for all of your plants.

By following the tips we’ve shared above, you can create a beautiful greenscape that will continue to thrive all year round.

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• Tropical Plants
• Ferns
• Philodendrons
• Fiddle Leaf Figs
• Why Are My House Plants Dying?
• How to Find the Best Garden Decor
• Top 10 Pet-Safe House Plants
• What’s the Difference Between Plantscaping and Landscaping?

Encourage Healthier Diets

We all need to strive to follow a healthy diet. There’s no denying that with restaurants on every corner, preparing healthy and nutritious meals can be challenging. You’ll have fresh ingredients when you add an urban garden to your home or workplace. You’ll be able to cook delicious meals for yourself and your family. The goal is to help you to stay on track with your fitness and health goals. No matter what diet you currently follow, you’ll be able to make little switches daily. That way, you can enjoy more fresh produce and colorful meals.

Boost Food Security

The past few years have shown us how quickly we can lose access to stores and products we rely on daily. You’ll boost food security using your urban garden, ensuring you always have access to fresh fruit and vegetables. Food waste is also a huge issue in many countrywide communities. For this reason, having access to a greenscape where you pick only the food you need to eat that day will help to minimize wastage. You won’t have to eat packaged food as much. Instead, you’ll take your produce straight from your garden to your kitchen. You’ll be ready to prepare a delicious meal for yourself and your loved ones.

Grow Safer Food

Urban landscaping offers full customization over the plants and food you choose to grow in your garden. You’ll be able to grow safer meals that you can serve to your family, knowing they are free from chemicals and pesticides in store-bought food. If you are looking to enjoy cleaner meals without any ingredients that could damage your body, you’ll appreciate this as one of the top benefits of urban gardening. You’ll no longer have to question what’s added to your food, as you can choose to use organic products to help grow your produce.

Develop Under-Utilized Land

An urban garden allows you to use a space on your property that may otherwise sit empty indefinitely. We all know that roofs, in particular, are often under-utilized when they could otherwise create a beautiful outdoor space for you, your family, or your employees. You’ll find that when you plan your urban landscaping well, it could help to add to the value of your property in the future when you look to sell it. Find the best ways to maximize the available space and ensure you add all of the features that improve your property’s curb appeal, such as living walls.

Increase Sustainability

Food miles – how far away your food is sourced – gained more attention in recent years as one of the hottest topics in sustainability. By growing produce in your home or workplace, you can work to reduce your impact on the environment and stop food from traveling around the world to reach your plate. You’ll bring yourself one step closer to the food system when you grow your food and create a greenscape you enjoy tending. We all need to play our part to protect our planet, and this is one of the simplest yet most effective ways you can achieve this in the upcoming years. Urban plantscaping can ensure that you have everything in place to keep your gardening practices as sustainable as possible.

Build Community

One of the best features of urban landscaping is the sense of community this investment can create. An urban garden can become a central part of your work community, allowing people to meet, socialize, and exercise. Many companies encourage their teams to get involved with tending new greenscapes. This team-building offers a way to connect with nature and take a break from everyday work. Urban gardening also brings families closer when they work together to keep it in top condition.