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What is horticulture?
The art and science of cultivating, propagation,
processing and marketing of ornamental plants, turf grasses, flowers, fruits,
vegetables and nuts. (LSU)
Ornamental HorticultureGrowing and using plants for their beauty
Types of ornamental horticulture InteriorscapingFloricultureLandscape horticultureTurf grass managementNursery managementArboriculture
Interiorscaping Installation and care of plants inside a
building Adds to the appearance of the inside
space Helps keep the air clean Possible careers – Interiorscape horticulture
specialist, Design and sales consultant
Floriculture The art and science of producing and
using floral materials and flower and foliage plants.
Flowers provide adds decoration, stimulates emotional happiness and improves mood
Possible careers – Floral designer, Retail florist, Floral crops wholesaler, Floral design educator, Floral design garden writer, Event planner
Landscape horticultureProduction and use of landscape plants
to make the environment more attractive
Cuts energy costs, Improves the appeal of the area landscaped
Possible careers – Development and maintenance supervisor of landscapes in parks, recreation areas, residential homes, Lawn and grounds maintenance manager, Landscape contractor, Landscape installation manager, Research scientist, and Horticulturist in city, state or national parks
Turf Grass Management Production, installation and care of
grasses used in landscapes, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational uses.
Prevents soil erosion, reduces noise, provides healthy air and a place for people and pets to play
Careers – Golf course superintendent, athletic fields supervisor, groundskeeper,
Nursery Management A nursery is a place where plants are
grown or sold for use in landscapes or for the production of food
Provides an opportunity for people to purchase a variety of plants for a variety of uses.
Careers – Growers and production managers, Sales and management
Arboriculture Cultivation and care of trees and shrubs Trees add shade and beauty to a
landscape, provide cooler temperatures and help clean the air
Careers - Arborist
Food Crop ProductionGrowing and using plants for the production
of food Olericulture Pomology Viticulture
Olericulture Producing, harvesting, storing,
processing and marketing of vegetables Provides nourishment for people Careers – Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and
marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,
Pomology Producing, harvesting, storing,
processing and marketing of fruits and nuts
Provides nourishment for people Careers - Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and
marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,