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Commercial and Environmental Horticulture

The Commercial Horticulture program provides research-based information to people who work in the Green Industry. Whether you're a landscape company, pest control business, government grounds worker, nursery worker, or property manager - our educated staff can help!

Classes are provided on safe and earth-friendly use of pesticides and fertilizers, choosing and caring for plants, and ways to save water and protect water quality. We offer classes to obtain the CEUs necessary for license renewals as well as exam prep classes for individuals who will be seeking their licenses.

Helpful Links and Publications
Tree Pruning:
- Trees that have been damaged by strong winds/storms - Restoration Pruning
- How to create strong trees that will be able to withstand strong winds: Structural Pruning
- ISA website has a great tool to find an Arborist: Find an Arborist

Resources

- FDACS - Exam signup

- FDACS - Info Changes

- CEU database

- Pesticide

- GI-BMP

- ISA

- UF/IFAS Experts

- Sign up for the Newsletter