Archive for: May 2007

Work with plant life is growing–in more ways than one.
According to BLS projections, the occupations related
to plants and landscaping will gain thousands of jobs be-
tween 2002 and 2012. Over this decade, employment for
both landscape architects and landscape and greenhouse
workers is …

by K. Cochran

One of the easiest and most beneficial things that you can do for your plants, whether they are in the garden, or the flower bed around back, is to add mulch. There are not really a lot …

Many times, people are drawn to jobs in the green indus-
try because they like to raise plants. Gardening, studying
plant life, and caring for lawns are all excellent ways to
cultivate an interest.
Gardening
Having a garden or joining a garden club is a …

More than sunshine and rain
Climate, location, and career choice are among the many
variables that affect the working conditions of people in
the green industry. The milder weather and longer grow-
ing seasons in warmer States contribute to higher output
and, in turn, more …

Turf grass managers maintain large grassy areas in places
such as golf courses, sod farms, parks, schools, and play-
ing fields. These managers aerate, reseed, and fertilize
existing turf and mow, water, and weed the grass. Turf
managers who care for playing fields and …