Nursery/Horticulture Producers

Horticulture producers, nurseries and greenhouses rely on irrigation to grow flowers, ornamental plants, trees and sod for use in residential, commercial and community landscapes. Greenhouses are also used to grow some fruits and vegetables, as well as plants for research and development.

Although nursery and horticulture producers often use dealer/distributors and engineering/consulting firms to design, install, maintain and repair their irrigation systems, many choose to keep irrigation professionals on staff due to the size or complexity of their operations.

Irrigation jobs at nurseries, greenhouses and other horticulture producers include the following: