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.