Horticulturalists apply plant science expertise to fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and landscapes, working in diverse specializations from sustainable landscape design to urban forestry. The field offers competitive salaries that vary by specialization, experience level, and geographic location, with strong growth projected in urban greening, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation ... A horticulture student tending to plants in a garden in Lawrenceville, Georgia, March 2015 The Rock Garden, Leonardslee Gardens Horticulture (from Latin: horti + culture) is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. Horticulture is different from general agriculture, agronomy, and gardening in that it involves specialization and controlled cultivation ... Where do most Horticulturalists work? Horticulturists work in diverse settings such as nurseries, garden centers, botanical gardens, landscaping companies, research institutions, farms, government agencies, educational institutions, and private consultation. Their roles span from plant cultivation and landscape design to research and teaching.

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