Retail garden centers employ approximately 91,000 workers, primarily in large hardware or home centers and traditional garden centers. Many of these workers are career professionals dedicated to serving consumer gardeners and amateur horticulturalists in their gardening and home horticulture endeavors. Because studies have shown that retail garden centers are the primary information source for home horticulturalists, having well-trained workers knowledgeable in basic horticulture is important for retailers who seek to meet consumers needs.
Written for people studying to become certified nursery professionals, the Retail Garden Center Manual covers topics on horticulture, soil, fertilizers, water management, plant problem diagnosis, integrated pest management, landscape design, and nursery sales. This guide will help you care for your plants and meet your customers needs.The manual also contains an appendix summarizing nursery laws and regulations. |
