Landscaping & Nursery Operations

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Landscaping & Nursery Operations
 
This career area involves the construction, installation and maintenance of various landscape plans for residential customers. Landscapers typically work outdoors in various weather conditions, although people working in this industry also help develop green indoor spaces. Many landscapers eventually start their own companies. The job outlook for landscapers is very favorable. Employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average given the anticipated growth in construction and the importance of personal and commercial property maintenance.
 
Skills & Topics
 Related College Studies
 
Business skill development

Career exploration

Cost estimation

Deciduous & evergreen comparisons

Garden/landscape maintenance

Horticulture fundamentals

Identifying biennials, annuals, perennials,

shrubs, trees

Landscape tool & supply use and selection

Landscape plan interpretation

Landscape design & drawing

Outdoor plant growing

Plant research & selection for landscape plans

Plant growth & development

Small business operation

Work-based learning experience
 Environmental Horticulture

Environmental Technology

Floriculture/Ornamental Horticulture

Golf Course Management

Greenhouse Operations/Management

Horticulture Science

Horticulture Services/Operations/Management

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Contracting Technology

Ornamental Horticulture Operations/Management

Park Management

Plant Sciences

Turf Management
 
Employment Opportunities
 
  Fruit/Vegetable Grower

Garden Center Employee

Gardener

Greenhouse Employee

Horticulturist

Landscape Laborer

Nursery/Greenhouse Grower

Propagator

Tree Harvester
  
Contact your school counselor

or call the Career Services Office at 963-4255

for more information on this program.