Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists perform some or all of the following duties:

• Diagnose tree, plant, and shrub diseases and apply appropriate treatments
• Supervise maintenance of golf courses, parks, and landscaped areas
• Plan ornamental plant cultivation and landscaping programs
• Prepare site surveys, landscape drawings, and technical reports
• Construct and install landscaped environments and outdoor features
• Maintain lawns, gardens, and green spaces
• Assess turf health and apply fertilizers or pesticides
• Install patios, fences, irrigation systems, and other outdoor structures

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• A two- to three-year college diploma in horticulture, arboriculture, agronomy, or landscape design is usually required.
• Practical grounds-maintenance or landscaping experience is required for advanced roles.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program may be required for some positions.
• Voluntary trade certification for landscape horticulturists may be available.
• A provincial licence may be required for pesticide or fertilizer application.
• In Quebec, membership in a regulatory body is required to use protected Professional Technologist titles.
• Red Seal endorsement may be available for qualified candidates.
• Many roles offer seasonal-to-permanent opportunities, benefits, and career advancement.