This is a guest post, written by Baylee, about her intern experience with us this summer.
As a horticulture student from Texas A&M University, I came into this internship knowing I wanted to work in landscaping, but had absolutely no idea of where I would fit into this well-oiled machine known as Yellowstone Landscape! Over the past two months, I have experienced a little of everything; management, maintenance, irrigation, enhancements. Use of my new knowledge of these various areas will help me figure out exactly what I want to do after I graduate.
I’ve enjoyed working in all areas of the company, and ultimately, I’ve found a passion for irrigation and enhancements. I love troubleshooting and solving the puzzles that go into designing and running a successful irrigation system. After spending a day with our irrigation Account Manager in the Houston Central Branch and observing him work on a backflow system, I was hooked! I plan to not only become a certified irrigator, but to earn my own backflow license. I already knew I loved plants, but lately I’ve begun to appreciate the need for a functional irrigation system to keep them alive!
I’ve also learned, perhaps most importantly, how hard the crews work. They are the very foundation of our industry and absolutely nothing could be done without them. They’re extremely knowledgeable and have been nothing but willing to teach me what they know. They work long hours to keep our clients happy and make sure their properties are always in tip-top shape. Working with, speaking with, and making friends with these men has brought home just how fortunate I am and how many opportunities I’ve had.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to work at Yellowstone Landscape this summer and learn real, practical skills that I can build my career on. Thank you for everything, Yellowstone Landscape!
