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#81 ·
Started a new lawn care business and I am considering getting the landscape and horticulturist license. All I am wanting it for is to trim hedges and bushes for some of my clients. Is this the correct license for that? Also, does anyone have the study material that I could get from them instead of ordering a 70$ study guide book that I am guessing is going to be broad information? Any info will help. Thanks guys
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#82 ·
Yes that is the correct license for trimming hedges, the study guide is well worth the $70, it is a good source for future reference. The test has a variety of general landscaping questions and come specific to Louisiana plants and trees.
 
#84 ·
I don't really have any useful advice. I'm gearing up to take the test again myself. I have my LNLA certification, but like someone else said, it's a prestigious/resume thing, not a license. I didn't study for the LNLA or my previous state license, because I worked in the nursery business for 6 years as a manager, and I was neck deep in it every day. Passed the LNLA exam with all scores over 94%...my state exam I passed with just 80%. It was tough, but the format was simpler. Took me about 15 minutes.

The LNLA exam was hundreds of questions, essays, plant ID, true/false, all fill in the blank, no multiple choice. It truly pushes you to absorb the info. But again, if this isn't something you're immersed in EVERY DAY, it will be difficult. Dan Gill is an amazing teacher and I recommend taking his review class for the exam. The book I received for the state exam was the same one we used for the LNLA review. I was lucky enough that Louisiana Nursery paid for my LNLA review and exam since I was employed there. I don't even remember how much it cost at the time (2012).

Best wishes, and you can e-mail me at beth@colorscapesla.com if you'd like to share notes/knowledge.
 
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ColorScapesLouisiana said:
I don't really have any useful advice. I'm gearing up to take the test again myself. I have my LNLA certification, but like someone else said, it's a prestigious/resume thing, not a license. I didn't study for the LNLA or my previous state license, because I worked in the nursery business for 6 years as a manager, and I was neck deep in it every day. Passed the LNLA exam with all scores over 94%...my state exam I passed with just 80%. It was tough, but the format was simpler. Took me about 15 minutes.

The LNLA exam was hundreds of questions, essays, plant ID, true/false, all fill in the blank, no multiple choice. It truly pushes you to absorb the info. But again, if this isn't something you're immersed in EVERY DAY, it will be difficult. Dan Gill is an amazing teacher and I recommend taking his review class for the exam. The book I received for the state exam was the same one we used for the LNLA review. I was lucky enough that Louisiana Nursery paid for my LNLA review and exam since I was employed there. I don't even remember how much it cost at the time (2012).

Best wishes, and you can e-mail me at beth@colorscapesla.com if you'd like to share notes/knowledge.
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#86 ·
Hi, I am currently studying to get my horticulture license. Has anyone taken it recently that can answer a few questions I have? I read through the last 9 pages of this thread, but want some clarification on a few things. Thanks in advance!
 
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took the test and I can say its multiply choice and T-F along with mulc calculations and fert cals also, you need to know about inside plants as well as the native stuff, nutrient deficiency ,turf grasses. you will need to know a little about everything, the test is 40 questions long and you have 2 hours to take it. I suggest like everyone to go down and take it the people are super nice and willing to help. one thing also there are some fill in the blank.
 
#91 ·
ArtisticLandCrafters LLC said:
I am taking the Landscape Horticulturalist exam tomorrow. Just finished the certification class I took to prepare me. Make you a set of flash cards for the deficiencies. That helped me learn them a lot. I don't know where y'all are getting this "big book" your talking about. The Louisiana Manual For the Environmental Horticulture Industry isn't very big at all. Well, good luck to all you guys. And stay tuned for Artistic Land Crafters, LLC
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I know this reply is a few years dated but where did you go for the certification class?
 
#95 ·
This is what I have found out over the weekend christianmauldin

We have a horticulture manual review class coming up June 8&9 at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. Here is some more info on that and how to register ... https://www.lnla.org/certified-nursery-landscape-professional This is a great class to help you study for the license exam.

I was able to get this information through the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association.

I ordered my manual but will not be able to make the class, hope this helps you out some.
 
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