0822 - Managers In Horticulture

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

  • Illustrative example(s)
    • Christmas tree farm operator
    • flower grower
    • greenhouse manager
    • greenhouse operator
    • nursery manager
    • nursery operator
    • plant grower – nursery
  • All examples
  • Christmas tree farm operator
  • evergreen grower
  • flower grower
  • greenhouse manager
  • greenhouse operator
  • grower, evergreens
  • grower, flower
  • grower, hothouse flowers
  • grower, plants - nursery
  • grower, roses
  • grower, shrubs
  • grower, trees - nursery
  • horticultural greenhouse operator
  • hothouse flower grower
  • hydroponic greenhouse operator
  • hydroponics grower
  • hydroponics operator
  • manager, greenhouse
  • manager, nursery
  • nursery manager
  • nursery operator
  • nurseryman/woman nurseryman, nurserywoman
  • operator, greenhouse
  • operator, horticultural greenhouse
  • operator, hydroponic greenhouse
  • operator, nursery
  • operator, tree nursery
  • plant grower - nursery
  • rose grower
  • shrub grower
  • tree grower - nursery
  • tree nursery operator
  • Exclusion(s)
    • Nursery and greenhouse workers (8432)
    • Turf farmer (See 0821 Managers in agriculture)
  • Main duties

Managers in horticulture perform 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.

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