Not everyone has a green thumb, so people who love fresh produce will need people like you. As a Horticultural Technician, you will grow, install, and maintain indoor and outdoor plants. This includes building urban and rural landscapes, maintaining outdoor properties, caring for turf grass and golf courses, and installing and maintaining irrigation systems. ​
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On the job, you will grow plants using different propagation techniques, identify nutrient requirements of plants, apply fertilizers, and monitor plants. You will also analyze plant watering requirements, controls plant pests, and transplant, install, and prune plants.  ​