About Matt Wilson and Zen Associates, Inc.
In 2013 Matt started working in the horticulture industry as his first job at age 14. He began working as a Nursery Technician at a large retail garden center primarily focusing on customer service, watering nursery stock, and unloading trucks in the Tree & Shrub Yard. With no previous experience or interest in the field when he started, Matt quickly began to develop a passion for identifying plants and learning about their cultural requirements. By the time he turned 18, his company opened a new location and he had the opportunity to take on the position as Tree & Shrub Manager. While earning his associate’s degree in business at the same time, Matt really began learning more about the nursery industry as a whole and continued building on his horticultural knowledge in order to best assist his customer base. After about 5 years in management, Matt took the test to become a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist and earned his Certification in 2022. He made the jump out of the nursery business into a Residential Maintenance Account Manager position at Cole Landscaping in 2023. Matt was excited for this shift as he had the opportunity to be more involved in small design and to see how all the plants he once sold actually perform out in the field. In 2025, Matt took a new role with design/build firm Zen Assoicates, in Woburn, MA.
From landscapes to interiors, the mission at Zen Associates is to create memorable spaces of harmony and balance that engage the senses, cultivate connection to nature, and enhance people’s lives. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with clients to explore options, share ideas, and develop creative designs for the indoor and outdoor spaces where they live.
