According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. | 92% |
| Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. | 91% |
| Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs. | 85% |
| Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel. | 82% |
| Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans. | 81% |
| Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities. | 79% |
| Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control. | 79% |
| Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups. | 77% |
| Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development. | 76% |
| Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants. | 75% |
| Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects. | 74% |
| Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors. | 73% |
| Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities. | 72% |
| Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency. | 72% |
| Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time. | 70% |
| Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs. | 67% |
| Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field. | 67% |
| Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned. | 63% |
| Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding. | 62% |
