As a Curator Of Horticulture, you will need to master following:

• advise on acquisitions
• botany
• collection management
• collection management software
• horticultural design
• horticulture principles
• identify plants characteristics
• manage ground maintenance

More generally, a curator of horticulture is also versed in:

• advertising techniques
• biology
• conduct workplace audits
• ecology
• keep task records
• manage contracts
• manage database
• manage operational budgets

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on tree issues
• educate people about nature
• educate public on fire safety
• educate the public about wildlife
• forest conservation
• forest ecology
• respond to enquiries
• support volunteers