If you're a creative and strong individual who loves working outdoors and designing gardens, then a career as a landscape horticulturist might be perfect for you.
Landscape horticulturists consult with clients and collaborate with other trades to design and carry out landscaping projects in various settings, such as residential, commercial, and public grounds, golf courses, garden centers, and more.
Your duties as a landscape horticulturist may include advising clients on landscaping options, helping them select and care for plants, identifying and treating plant diseases and pest problems, maintaining turfgrass, pruning trees and shrubs, applying fertilizers and pesticides, improving soil conditions, preparing construction sites, constructing landscape structures, installing irrigation systems, and working in greenhouse and nursery production.
To excel in this profession, you'll need interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, physical strength to handle heavy materials, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. A passion for plants and creativity are also important traits for landscape horticulturists.
As for working conditions, landscape horticulturists often have seasonal employment with long hours during the spring, summer, and fall months. However, year-round employment is becoming more common for long-term employees.