Horticulturist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Horticulturist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Maintaining high levels of presentation in public parks and gardens
Applying nutrients to plants and maintaining moisture levels
Pruning shrubs
Checking the health of plants by identifying any pests or diseases and controlling them
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders
Raising plants from seeds or cuttings
Using machinery such as lawn mowers, rotovators and hedge trimmers

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Horticulturist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Horticulturist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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