Louisiana Horticulture Exam

[stevenf]

Just wanted to see if anyone on this site has taken the Horticulture exam thru the Department of Ag and Forestry?
I am having a bit of trouble with it. Failed it twice, some of the questions seem way to detailed for a book so large. Just wondering if any LA guys here have passed it and could tell me some good study references or any particular method you used when studying the book.

[hotwater]

I passed it a while back, but not the first time around. I've herd that people with formal education and experience in the field have problems passing it.

I took it twice, you should know the fertilizing formula, mulching formula, nutrient deficiencies, identifying perennials and annuals by common name, identifying native and introduced plants by common name, knowing differences in warn season turf grass, how to stake a tree, cut a tree...that's all i can remember.

Most of everything on the exam is in that 300 page study guide, and from what I hear they ALWAYS change the test!

Good luck and don't give up, you will get it!

[LawnPro19]

steven i agree i failed it the first time... its hard with a book so big to know whuts going to be on there... you should check into the classes... i know in lafayette once r twice a year they have a prep class for the license it last till noon then you pay and take the test at the end

[KrayzKajun]

steven im with you! i failed it twice. taking it again in december.

[C's]

Any more info about what is on the test??? There is a lot of information in that book to study. Any specific areas I should concentrate on?

[Big C]

Can you guys inbox me the info to get the test books. I am in the process of taking my applicators test and would like to do the Hort cert next.

[C's]

Here's a link. Look under FAQ.

http://www.ldaf.louisiana.gov/portal/Offices/AgriculturalEnvironmentalSciences/HorticultureQuarantinePrograms/HorticultureNurseryApiaryLicensesPermits/tabid/414/Default.aspx

[KrayzKajun]

Can you guys inbox me the info to get the test books. I am in the process of taking my applicators test and would like to do the Hort cert next.

I recomend goin to the Louisiana Nursery and Lanscape Assoc review
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[grasshutlover]

Anybody on this thread when you retook it was it the same test? I took it last week dont know if I pass yet. But I came home and wrote down the ones I got wrong. If its the same test I hope, It wont be no problem...

[grasshutlover]

Anybody on this thread when you retook it was it the same test? I took it last week dont know if I pass yet. But I came home and wrote down the ones I got wrong. If its the same test I hope, It wont be no problem...
Was the Test The Same Test Or did it difer?>

[gwoodcutter]

Was the Test The Same Test Or did it difer?>

are you answering your own question or telling us that the test is the same? i am studying the 300 page manual for it now and i'd like any info./help you or anyone else can give. Thanks.

[KrayzKajun]

there are two different versions of the test

[gwoodcutter]

there are two different versions of the test

Appreciate the quick response. Another question I have for you is what is the format of test questions? Essay, multiple choice, matching, and how much of each? This would be invaluable to prepare for this test! Thanks.
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[KrayzKajun]

Appreciate the quick response. Another question I have for you is what is the format of test questions? Essay, multiple choice, matching, and how much of each? This would be invaluable to prepare for this test! Thanks.
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all of the above. i rememeber there was T/F, multiple choice, matching, & a few fill in the blank

[gwoodcutter]

all of the above. i rememeber there was T/F, multiple choice, matching, & a few fill in the blank

Cool. I think I can handle fill in the blank. I'm 45 and trying to become legit by doing this and doing a few of the others like herbicide and pesticide. Thanks again
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[Big C]

I took it and passed it a few weeks ago (Feb 15th), this was my second attempt and the second test is slightly different from the first, be sure to know the Fert. calculations, mulch calculations thats what bit me on the first test...their are some really detailed questions on that test for such a wide variety of information.....Good luck!!

[gwoodcutter]

Thanks again for responding. I'm taking the test next Friday, the 9th after lunch. Since taking it again and it's kind of fresh, what do you remember specifically being on it, and how many of each type of question,(multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank). When you talk about knowing the calculations, do you have to work a problem, or just correctly match it. Also, i don't remember seeing the mulch calculations in the manual and went online to find it. I hope i am using the right one. One other thing, how many questions are there about the general rules from that little blue manual, not the 300 page thing. I was told there would be something from that.
So how well did you pass it if you don't mind me asking? Do you just have to pass with a 70 or better? you don't know how much i appreciate this info. I think i have test anxiety anyway, but i feel like a lot is riding on me passing this one. Thanks again.

Scott

[Big C]

Sorry for taking so long to reply, I guess by now you have taken the test, I hope everything worked out for you.

[gwoodcutter]

Ha ha! your timing couldn't be worse! Just kidding. I took it today and was basically done within 15-20 minutes. 38 questions. I knew glancing over it that i didn't study the right material. It was all over annuals/perennials, shade tolerance of the different grasses. I made 16 pages of notes/questions and only a handful of them were on the test. It blew me away where the questions actually came from.
My wife said to just be patient, maybe i'll get it back and will have passed it, but you know when you passed and when you didn't. A question, if i failed, then i have to reapply, you said their is a second test that is over other material? Frustrating is not adequate to describe how i feel about having to jump through these hoops for this certification. All i want to be able to do is lay sod, plant some beds, and fertilize my yards. I don't remember having to be certified years ago to do these same things. Sorry if I'm rambling, or more like venting. I'll try to remember to let you know how i did.
How is having your certification making things different for you now? Congratulations!

[Big C]

Having my cert. looks good when presenting yourself and your business to people, also I can now get contractors pricing at nurseries so I can buy my plants/mulch/sod at wholesale prices and sell them to the customer at retail and make a small profit on the materials as well as on the labor. It also allows me to push the landscaping side of my business more now that I am certified.
It took me 2 attempts to pass it, the second time I had a better idea as to what to study and was better prepaired the second time around.

[gwoodcutter]

Happy for ya! I here ya about saving at the nursery etc. That is my predicament now that i want to be able to offer almost all services to customers, instead of them having to hire 4 people to do all the different jobs; lawn care, bed work, fertilizer, pruning, light tree pruning, etc. If i had the certification i would feel more comfortable saying i do this or that. You know what i mean.
About the 2nd test attempt, when i test again, won't they send me the 2nd version? I remember the test i took had on the top, 'Test 1'. So wouldn't the next one be slightly or completely different? It will probably be on the stuff i actually studied for on the 1st one! Thanks again for your help.

Scott

[gwoodcutter]

Alas, i did not pass! But i didn't miss by much, so i am going to study up and take it again in a few weeks. I'll try and update. Thanks again!

Scott