Landscaping & Nursery Operations This career area involves the construction, installation and maintenance of various landscape plans for residential customers. Landscapers typically work outdoors in various weather conditions, although people working in this industry also help develop green indoor spaces. Many landscapers eventually start their own companies. The job outlook for landscapers is very favorable. Employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average given the anticipated growth in construction and the importance of personal and commercial property maintenance. Skills & Topics Related College Studies Business skill development Career exploration Cost estimation Deciduous & evergreen comparisons Garden/landscape maintenance Horticulture fundamentals Identifying biennials, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees Landscape tool & supply use and selection Landscape plan interpretation Landscape design & drawing Outdoor plant growing Plant research & selection for landscape plans Plant growth & development Small business operation Work-based learning experience Environmental Horticulture Environmental Technology Floriculture/Ornamental Horticulture Golf Course Management Greenhouse Operations/Management Horticulture Science Horticulture Services/Operations/Management Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting Technology Ornamental Horticulture Operations/Management Park Management Plant Sciences Turf Management Employment Opportunities   Fruit/Vegetable Grower Garden Center Employee Gardener Greenhouse Employee Horticulturist Landscape Laborer Nursery/Greenhouse Grower Propagator Tree Harvester   Contact your school counselor or call the Career Services Office at 963-4255 for more information on this program.