Horticulture Job Descriptions
Horticulture is a field that allows people to indulge a love for growing things with scientific methods of study, research and practical application. Horticulture entails knowing about the many types of plants and how each grows. It can also include elements of design and business management. The field of horticulture is growing, as more people come to appreciate the green areas around homes and communities.
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Arborist
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The arborist's task is to care for the tree's general health and growth. Monitoring shrubs and trees for insect infestations and disease are part of the arborist's work, as is deciding on treatments to eliminate these problems. Finding the best methods for pruning and fertilizing trees are also part of the arborist's daily work. Handling the chemicals used for tree and shrub care safely so neither people nor the environment is harmed is another task. Arborists can earn between $14 to $18 an hour, according to TheLandLovers.org.
Garden Center Workers
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A garden center worker must know a great deal about the plants he sells and he must have the people skills necessary to educate customers on proper planting and maintenance of plants. Helping to maintain the plant stock is also a part of his duties. Garden center management is also a career path to consider. Salaries can vary widely, depending on the type of duties. Year-round, full-time positions can earn from $20,000 to $80,000.
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Landscape Designer
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Landscape design combines artistic skills of design with a knowledge of plants, trees, flowers and shrubs to create attractive environments for homes, public buildings and corporate building sites. Landscape designers must prepare estimates of projects, create designs, work with crews and customers to implement the designs, and meet with clients. Full-time positions can pay from $35,000 to $135,000, according to TheLandLovers.org.
Landscape Management and Lawn Care
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Landscape management is the caring for residential lawns and shrubs or may involve the complete care of large landscaped areas around parks or resorts. Her primary job is to maintain the appearance and health of all green areas. She also needs a good working knowledge of the many facets of lawn and plant care. Mulching, fertilizing, pruning and turf care can all be a part of the landscape management task. Full-time positions can range from $23,000 to $135,000, according to TheLandLovers.org.
Nursery and Greenhouse Production
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People with an interest in horticulture can also find jobs in nurseries and greenhouses that grow plants for sale to the public. Planting, weeding, watering and fertilizing are daily tasks in the plant-growing industry. Harvesting of plants and sales to clients and the public are also a part of the job. Salaries range from $25,000 to $60,000 a year, according to TheLandLovers.org.
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