A horticulturist is a professional who specializes in the cultivation of plants and flowers. They are knowledgeable in the science, art, and technology of cultivating plants and flowers. Horticulturists may work in nurseries, greenhouses, or gardens, and may be responsible for propagating, planting, pruning, and harvesting plants and flowers. They may also be involved in pest control, soil management, and landscape design. A GARDENER is a person who tends to a garden, typically on a smaller scale than a horticulturist. Gardeners may be responsible for planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and flowers.