Hey, plants gotta live somewhere. Sure, they can live in your house, but then you’ve got to feed them and take care of them. And if you get too busy with homework or hanging with friends or binge-watching The Flash, well, your plants will not be happy. Greenhouses and nurseries don’t have that problem. They’ve got expert managers watching over the plants, making sure they get watered, repotted, protected from pests, and generally stay healthy and lush, so customers will want to buy them. More good news is that, as a manager, you lead a team, which means you’re in charge of hiring, training, and supervising other gardeners. It takes a college degree, and it’s a great job if you love the natural world. And if you can keep those plants alive, they’ll love you right back.
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Nurseries and greenhouses often sell plants that are native to the area (like bluebonnets in Austin). Landscapers and environmentalists use these plants and grasses to improve the natural environment—they keep the local ecosystem healthy and thriving, especially if it’s been damaged by construction or disaster.
A recent study found that plants can actually lower stress and increase productivity in the workplace. Researchers filled an office with common interior plants and found that workers were 12% more productive than in a similar office without plants.
