This horticultural job board from U of Mass. may be helpful. Employers from all along the East Coast have posted positions on it. Sometimes there are estate and golf course management jobs.

Here is a link that might be useful: hort jobs

Did you look at the estate postitions at hortjobs.com? You could also check out metrohort.com for NYC area.

it's metrohort.org

Does Ferrel's Jobs in Horticulture still exist? it's free for job hunters, employers pay the fee. I signed up with them 7 years ago when I was searching and he did call with offers from several estates. Also, what's the organization for public & botanic gardens? starts with an AA...aab something??? cause their newsletter included a great number of estate positions available

http://www.aabga.org/public_html/index.cfm?CFID=3503105&CFTOKEN=76562961

Hello,

I am in Maryland and I love to garden it is my passion. @ degrees and 25 years of experience making the world more beautiful and healing things instead of replacing. I believe in Holistic gardening. I am also a chef and love both professions. Please e-mail me if interested in my help.
My Vite is available for the asking.

Sincerely and Respectfully,

Richard

I'm looking for a job in the horticulture Field i've completed all of the requirements for a 2 year degree here on Long Island an worked as an Intern at the State University at Farmingdale for 3 seasons upon completing the courses required for horticulture . I have worked in the gardening retail center for 3 seasons as a seasonal worker my experience in helping coustomers an personal attention to detail when completing landscapes are important especially working at peoples houses . I look forward to hearing from you soon .

Jennifer

Have you also thought about a pop up drain pipe system or stealthflow?

I'd also invest in plantings that help absorb runoff... much more than the few you have.