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- Plant care knowledge and customer service
- Details like scientific and common plant names, ideal growing conditions, and pest treatments
- Physical stamina for moving plants and standing
- Enjoyment of working outdoors and independently
- Previous plant experience or horticulture degree
Duties and Responsibilities
- Watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, and monitoring for pests
- Preventative organic solutions and prompt isolation of infected plants
- Proper planting and repotting
Retail vs Wholesale Nurseries
- Retail nurseries cater to individual customers
- Wholesale nurseries sell to commercial buyers
- Plant nursery workers support the growing operation by caring for plants throughout their life cycles
Advancing in the Nursery Career
- Ongoing skills training and certifications in areas like first aid and food handling improve job prospects and knowledge
- Earnings tend to start low but grow with experience and expertise
