The Landscape Horticulture major provides the knowledge, technical skills, and business skills needed for success in the landscape industry. First-year students learn the basic science and technical skills of all the related fields of Landscape Horticulture. Landscape business management subjects are also included in the second year.
Instruction includes both classroom and laboratory activities.
In addition to working with plants they design and install landscape features such as decks, retaining walls, and patios. The landscape professional may specialize in plant production for nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers. Career Opportunities Graduates enter a range of businesses including interior and exterior landscape or maintenance firms, design firms, nurseries, garden centers, and greenhouses. Some graduates are employed by parks, golf courses, or government agencies. Many graduates operate their own businesses.