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There is plenty of fun to be had. Co-workers are generally good to be around, occasionally there are negative peers that make things difficult. Customers run the range from entitled jerks to sweet folk who will bring you gifts during holidays. Many opportunities to learn about the industry, plants & gardening in general. You will work, it is laborious. There really is ALWAYS something to do, move, water, clean. Facilities aren't always well taken care of, issues are ignored as long as possible - i.e. mold in the customer accessible bathroom with fungi growing out of the wall from constant water damage. Pay is not a living wage. Benefits are scarce. There used to be access to written off (i.e. headed to the yard debris bin) plants that simply needed TLC to recover. This was a great (free to the company) perk and an amazing learning opportunity regarding the resilience of plants and their care. There are some amazing managers, there are some incredibly rude and entitled ones as well. Ownership needs more perspective and empathy. Seasonal events are fun to attend and work.

A typical day is basically show up early in the morning to help get the maintenance trucks ready to go, do team stretches and then prepare with whatever that day's route would require. On the Residential crew, there were multiple stops that you would do per day and it was incredibly fast paced and you had to learn quickly, otherwise you would get in a bit of a pickle with your crew boss.

The hardest part of the job was the fast pace of the nature of working on the residential crew. The commercial crew usually only stuck to one location and was expected to just finish that one general location then pack up and head back to the shop.

The most enjoyable part was completing every thing on the task list and going home.

The hardest part was being placed on a crew that mostly spoke only Spanish and I was the only native English speaker, so the language barrier was definitely an obstacle.

Working at Dennis' 7 Dees in Vancouver has been a very rewarding experience for me. The team is extremely professional, savvy, and hard-working, and my plant knowledge grows more every day I work here.  

The nursery itself is a beautiful place to spend your workday. During peak gardening season, it's a fast-paced, bustling environment, and inventory moves quickly.  Days can be tiring, but they really fly by. Most Vancouver customers are very kind and appreciative of the vast plant selection, the nursery setting,  and the help they receive from the sales team. 

It's a well-run company that works hard to set expectations, provide regular employee check-ins, and offer opportunities for both short and long-term growth. 

I love working here because it’s more than just a job; it’s a place where people care deeply about what they do. There’s a strong sense of purpose around helping customers succeed in their gardens and creating beautiful, inspiring spaces.

The company encourages growth, values new ideas, and gives you opportunities to make a real impact. It’s a fast-paced environment during the busy seasons, but it’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of a team that shows up for each other and takes pride in delivering something special to the communities we serve.

I felt at first this company was a safe place to think long term employment so I gave them my all, which is long days in the sun loading and unloading heavy plants. Only to be returned with a point system I don't understand can be legal when using Sick Time. I was let go for missing too much work when calling out ill.
HR was constantly committing to speak with me then never did. I loved my job but cant say management/HR/owners have your back. They want a lot more from you than they will give in return. Let alone respect.
They allow floor staff to determine store decisions which undermines lead positions. There is a lot of gossip and a lot of catty behavior amongst the men.  

Don't expect to be taught anything if you are doing landscape maintenance or construction, you'll learn as you go for sure but its definitely a language barrier if you cant speak Spanish. While you are at the job-site the only place to use a restroom is at the customers yard in a corner unless the job will be over 3 days then you get a port a potty. Not all foreman's will give you your scheduled breaks. The retail nurseries have their own little family and either you fit in or you don't. Some retail managers will help you then throw you under the bus to make them look good. 

A typical day of work starts with a morning meeting for separating workloads over large properties and loading trailers with relevant equipment and fuel, then dividing task to complete job most efficiently. I've learned how to operate truck & trailer/ dump truck and leaf vac/ various mowers/ string trimmers/ chainsaws and leaf blowers. Coworkers and supervisors are friendly and have good communication skills. Hardest part of the job is weather and the race against time while focusing on detail. The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing your work once all is said and done.

I’ve been at the company for only two months, and so far I’ve been enjoying it a lot. everyone I work with at the Vancouver location has been very supportive and knowledgeable, management is easy to talk to and are receptive to input or feedback. Mother’s Day weekend was incredibly busy, but we had enough cashiers scheduled to support one another and manage the flow of customers through the registers, so it was never overwhelming. I would recommend this place for anyone with an interest in horticulture, the staff is ridiculously knowledgeable, and you will learn a lot about plants, and plant care. 

Since starting in 2019 with Dennis 7 Dees I have seen drastic flexibility in the workplace and a constant initiative to improve the company from within. There are many employees with 10+, 20+ years of working with the company which is always a good sign. My experience has been the following: management does care about your personal well-being and home life, my workload has been high to very high at times during the growing season and relaxes into the winter months usually, and lastly, there is room for growth within the company, working hard will always payoff. 

Stores are not sanitary and clean. They say there is great opportunity for advancement but it’s not true. They bring you in and want 120% out of you and do not compensate accordingly. It’s the old ‘let’s see how much we can get out of you with giving you the bare minimum’ routine. I would not recommend working for this company. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Landscape technician 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Gardener 8 salaries reported	$16.88 per hour
Carry out 4 salaries reported	$19.13 per hour
Garden associate 4 salaries reported	$18.56 per hour
Irrigation technician 2 salaries reported	$28.75 per hour

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