Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

Example titles

• Christmas tree farm operator
• Flower grower
• Greenhouse manager
• Greenhouse operator
• Nursery manager
• Nursery operator
• Plant grower – nursery

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses
• Establish the environmental conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly
• Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock
• Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems
• Develop marketing plans
• Provide information to customers on gardening and on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns
• Order materials such as fertilizer, garden and lawn care equipment, and other nursery and greenhouse related accessories
• Hire and manage staff, oversee training and set work schedules
• Maintain records on stock, finances and personnel.

Employment requirements

• Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required.
• Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.

Exclusions

• Nursery and greenhouse workers (8432)
• Turf farmer (in 0821 Managers in agriculture)

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