A landscape contractor constructs, maintains, repairs, installs or subcontracts the development of landscape systems and facilities for public and private gardens and other areas which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horticulturally, or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure tract or plot of land. In connection therewith, a landscape contractor prepares and grades plots and areas of land for the installation of any architectural, horticultural and decorative treatment or arrangement.

Course Description

The Landscaping Manual briefly covers the major topics of the State exam including Plant Classification, Ornamental Plants, Plant Diseases, Fertilizer, Sprinkler Systems, Backflow Prevention, Plastic Pipe, Carpentry, Concrete, Electricity, and Leveling. The last section of the Landscaping Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Landscaping Part 1 and Part 2 Lectures follow along with the topics addressed in the manual and include a section on Math. The Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Landscaping manual.