Head Gardener/ Estate Horticulturist

Coach and Six LLC
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Head Gardener/ Estate Horticulturist
Location: Fairfax County, Virginia
Property: Private 7-acre estate
Reports to: Property Owner

Overview

A private 7-acre estate in Fairfax County is seeking a skilled and thoughtful Head Gardener to steward and maintain a diverse collection of established gardens.

This is a hands-on horticulture role , focused on plant health, seasonal care, and long-term garden development. The property includes multiple designed garden spaces, including a formal English-style border, kitchen garden, and several distinct landscape areas.

This is not a facilities or commercial property management role.
Candidates must have strong plant knowledge and experience working directly in gardens.

Property & Gardens Include

  • Formal English-style border garden
  • Kitchen garden with annuals and edibles
  • Reflection pool garden
  • Pool deck garden
  • Front-of-house garden
  • Secret entrance court garden
  • Wooded lawn garden
  • Lawns, hedges, and mature trees throughout

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on care of all garden areas, including planting, pruning, dividing, and general horticultural maintenance
  • Manage and work alongside a small garden team (2 staff members)
  • Execute seasonal garden tasks and plan weekly work schedules
  • Maintain plant health, soil quality, and overall garden presentation
  • Perform and oversee pruning of perennials, shrubs, and small trees
  • Manage irrigation systems and monitor site conditions (sun, moisture, drainage)
  • Address environmental challenges with thoughtful strategies
  • Coordinate mulching, composting, and bed preparation
  • Assist with plant replacements and ongoing refinement of planting areas
  • Maintain tools and equipment

Desired Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in estate gardening, public gardens, or high-end residential landscapes
  • Strong plant knowledge, particularly perennials, shrubs, trees, and English-style borders
  • Knowledge of seasonal garden care in the Mid-Atlantic (Zone 7a)
  • Comfort working hands-on in all weather conditions
  • Attention to detail and pride in presentation
  • Ability to plan ahead while adapting to weather and site conditions
  • Formal horticultural training or degree preferred but not required

Personal Attributes

  • Calm, organized, and observant
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management
  • Respectful of a private estate environment
  • Passion for plants, garden structure, design, and long-term stewardship

Additional Information

  • The current garden manager is available to assist with transition and knowledge transfer
  • This role offers the opportunity to steward a thoughtfully designed property and guide its continued development over time

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in estate gardening. References may be requested.

This position offers the opportunity to steward a thoughtfully designed property and continue developing a mature garden with strong bones and long-term potential.

Posted 2026-05-14

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