Environmental Horticulture

Environmental horticulture is the study and practice of using plants to improve the environment and enhance human life. It involves landscape design, plant care, and ecological practices to create sustainable, attractive outdoor spaces, protect natural resources, and restore degraded areas. Professionals in this field work with trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses to promote healthy ecosystems, reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and support biodiversity. Essentially, it combines gardening, ecology, and environmental science to make outdoor spaces functional, beautiful, and environmentally responsible.