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Course: Ornamental Horticulture
Ornamental plants are plants that we use in decorative and recreational applications. An ornamental horticulture program will prepare you for a range of career opportunities involving these plants. You might work at a garden center growing plants destined for customers’ gardens and yards, tend grass and landscaping at a golf course, or design bouquets for special occasions at a floral shop.
Students of ornamental horticulture learn how to breed, grow, design with, and sell ornamental plants.
Did You Know?
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is considered a philosophical and spiritual art form.
Are You Ready To...?
- Study floral and landscape design
- Create your own floral and landscape designs
- Identify plants types
- Learn plant propagation (reproduction) techniques
- Study fertilizers and soil management
- Design irrigation systems
- Identify and control plant diseases and pests
- Use basic math skills
It Helps To Be...
Interested in working with people as well as plants. Good communication skills will help you work well with people of all types.
College Checklist
- Will the program help you find work after graduation?
- For what types of careers does the program prepare you?
- Does the program sponsor student clubs or activities related to ornamental horticulture?
- Are there opportunities for internships or off-campus study programs?
- Check out the department’s facilities. There should be plenty of classroom, lab, garden, and greenhouse space.
- What are the interests and backgrounds of the professors?
Did You Know?
Some jobs in the horticulture industry may be seasonal.
Course Spotlight
As a student of ornamental horticulture, you might want to specialize in floral design and maybe own your own florist’s shop one day. To prepare for this kind of work, you’ll take one or more courses in floral design. Through lectures and lab work, you’ll become familiar with the latest trends and techniques. You’ll practice using fresh, dried, and silk flowers to create basic designs, such as centerpieces, corsages, and sympathy arrangements. You may also take more specialized courses in floral design that focus on Asian designs or floral design for weddings, for example.