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Landscape Horticulturists Landscape Design (LD) Permit Information

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The Horticulture Professional Services Licenses are issued to businesses that engage in and solicit for Landscape Design (LD),  and have a certified operator who has taken, passed and submitted their Commercial Applicators License Application with appropriate fees for the corresponding category(s). The cost of an annual Horticulture Professional Services License is $175.

Click on the links below for the needed materials and forms. When necessary, the link will direct you to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries or to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System store website to purchase manuals.

Exam Information

Landscape Horticulturist Landscape Design  Exam

  • 50 Questions
  • Cost of Exam is $75

This Category has different testing availability:

The Landscape Design Exam (LD) is not available at the online testing sites. For more information contact the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Study Material Required for This Category

 

Other references to study and prepare for the LD exam:

Be sure to have a working knowledge of plant material types, names, and characteristics to be able to name specific plant materials for use in different types of landscape settings and conditions.

Requirements and Other Forms You May Need

Visit the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries website and scroll down to their “Forms and Documents.” Download these specific forms for this category. 

Visit the Professional Applicators portion of their website for some Professional Specific Forms you may need.

 

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