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Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gärtner/in - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

The vocational training as a Gardener specializing in Garden and Landscape Construction is a recognized three-year profession in agriculture. You will learn to design, build, and maintain gardens and green spaces, from planting to constructing paths and terraces.

What you do

  • Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
  • Constructing paths, terraces, and stairs
  • Maintaining green spaces and flowerbeds (e.g., mowing, pruning, fertilizing)
  • Building walls, fences, and ponds
  • Operating machinery and equipment (e.g., mini-excavators, lawnmowers)
  • Soil cultivation and improvement

Requirements

  • Secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Physical fitness and resilience
  • Interest in nature, plants, and outdoor work
  • Manual dexterity
  • Teamwork skills and reliability
  • Spatial imagination

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Gardener (Gärtnermeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization (e.g., tree care, garden design)
  3. 3University studies in Landscape Architecture (with appropriate university entrance qualification)
  4. 4Self-employment with your own business
  5. 5Further training to become a Technician in Garden and Landscape Construction

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?

Secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Physical fitness and resilience; Interest in nature, plants, and outdoor work; Manual dexterity.

Where can I find open Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.