Horticulturist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Horticulturist:

  • A bachelor's degree in botany, plant science or a related field
  • Excellent planning skills
  • The ability to organise and manage your own workload
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to work in a team and use your initiative
  • Management skills and business awareness
  • Financial awareness
  • A hands-on, practical and realistic approach to work
  • Administration and IT skills
  • Flexibility and a willingness to work in a busy and varied environment
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures
  • Physical fitness and the ability to work in physically demanding environments
  • A full driving licence (usually required).
  • Understanding of operating greenhouse and nursery
  • Creative landscape design knowledge

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Horticulturist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Horticulturist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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