Become a Landscape Horticulturist
Use your skills to design and install outdoor spaces.
A landscape horticulturist prepares, lays out and completes a landscape installation plan..
Key Skills Needed
- Plant and horticultural knowledge
- Planning and design skills
- Organizational skills
- Physical stamina
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
Typical Mid-Range Hourly Rate
25
Career Outlook
Moderate - The odds of finding work in this field are considered average.
Pathways Into the Trade
- Direct Entry
Start working with a certified journeyperson and begin your apprenticeship right away - no experience needed. Most apprentices spend about 80% of their time on the job and 20% in training. - Pre-Apprenticeship
Take a program at a college or training institution to build foundational skills before starting your apprenticeship. - Trade Experience
If you already have experience – whether in Canada or internationally – you may be able to challenge the trade qualifier exam and become certified.
Working Conditions
- Work in parks, nurseries, golf courses, greenhouses and landscape projects
- Perform outdoor work in all weather conditions throughout the year
- Use hand tools, power equipment and heavy machinery
- Work with soils, plants, irrigation systems and landscape materials
- Perform physical work involving lifting, bending, climbing and carrying
- Follow environmental regulations, safety procedures and sustainable practices
*Profile data compiled by Labour, Skills and Immigration – AskLMI@novascotia.ca