Landscapers should have substantial knowledge of the plants they are using and maintaining, the lay of the land, and dynamic physical strength before embarking on this career path. There is an absence of challenging educational requirements for this profession, so Landscapers typically receive on-the-job training.    
That is not to say that Landscapers can't seek formal education for this industry, should they please. However, architectural and landscaping firms often emphasize past working experience over academic achievements when hiring new workers. It doesn't mean that education is irrelevant in this field. On the contrary, aspiring Landscapers will benefit from having a portfolio to present their past projects and designs. Still, they must also have acquired a degree in architecture, outdoor design, or landscaping from an accredited college or university. Most courses cover basic and intermediate knowledge of horticulture, botany, and agriculture.     
     
Certification is also available for landscaping professionals who wish to acquire advancements in their careers. The Association of Professional Landscape Designers is dedicated to advancing the profession of landscape design and promoting the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals. The organization features certificates available to help Landscapers improve their job prospects and increase their salaries.    
     
With enough experience, a Landscaper can move up and take on more managerial and administrative tasks within their firms, such as project leaders. If this is the case, they'll need to be able to demonstrate their proficiencies. They may also start their own architectural and landscaping firms if they desire, which also requires adequate skill and experience.  

What can help you become a Landscaper

• Outstanding levels of stamina and creativity: 

Landscaping work includes a creative element that we tend to overlook. Sure, the hours and labor can be physically demanding and requires endurance, but the artistic side, including the connection to nature, can make it all worthwhile. It would greatly benefit Landscapers to bring this passion to the job while also building up their physical strength for adequate bodily support on the job.   
   

• Interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills: 

There are many moving parts to landscaping projects, from preliminary planning to executing the job at the worksite. If you thought you could overlook communication skills in this field, you could think again. With all the changing hands and tasks, Landscapers on duty must express their instructions clearly or risk a miscommunication, costing them time and money. This skill also goes a long way when working with clients, like Salespeople and how they win their client's trust and satisfaction, ensuring repeat business. 
  

• Manual dexterity, motor coordination, and physical strength:     

Landscapers must have a full range of motion in their upper and lower bodies for repeated bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects on and off the worksite. It doesn't end there either. They are also pulling weeds, pushing equipment, squatting for better access, and standing for prolonged periods. There are physical limits for any physique, so Landscapers need to know their strengths and weaknesses.