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Last Updated: January 2012

Seeking gardening, hardscaping, and carpentry contractors having experience and interest in natural gardening and building (permaculture-inspired is a plus) for SPRING Native, Edible, & Rain Garden Projects.

Services needed include:

Removal/control of invasive plants
Sheet mulching and/or spreading of compost & mulches
Placing erosion control materials on sloped areas
Hand weeding and grooming plants
Pruning small trees & shrubs (native and edible ones) – up to 10 feet
Seasonal gardening knowledge and experience
Interpretation of planting plans and placement of plants for planting
Identification & planting of edible and native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers
Creation of simple walking paths and sitting areas
Building raised vegetable beds, worm bins, arbors/trellises
Installation of simple drip irrigation systems
Installation of rain gardens – plumbing and/or bobcat driving experience wanted
Design, Installation, & Maintenance of Edible Gardens
Design, Installation, & Maintenance of Rain Gardens
Design, Installation, & Maintenance of Wildlife-friendly Gardens

Projects are generally located within the city of Seattle. Best character match for working with Mariposa Naturescapes – passionate about stewarding the environment, responsible, honest, efficient, good problem solver and communicator, punctual, and a team player. Expected that you have your own tools to complete each job and transportation to/from each job. We strive to carpool to job sites when it makes sense. Contractors for each project are determined by: interest/skill match, gardeners closest to site (to have less environmental impact), and quickest communicators with me.

Pay Range: $15/hr. - $20/hr., to be paid in a lump sum upon completion of each contracted landscaping job. Pay rate depends upon level of experience and education.

Contractor Process: Send your resume and 2 gardening-related references to Kimberly Leeper, owner. Contractors with appropriate skills and experience will be called to set up an interview. During the interview, an information sheet is reviewed; business policy/philosophy is shared; and Contractor system reviewed. If there's a good match, references are checked. Then, if all goes well with references, you'll be put on MARIPOSA NATURESCAPES' Contractor List – to be contacted when appropriate projects arise.