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Better understand the practical tools and techniques for plant care, pruning, transplanting, and other essential tasks. Learn about site assessment and maintenance of flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, containers, grass, and groundcovers. Become a more well-versed horticulturist through problem-solving, hands-on activities, and garden explorations. Each class session focuses on a different maintenance topic.

This course is one of eight required for the Certificate in Horticulture—a program designed for people who plan to pursue a career in the horticulture industry and for highly motivated home gardeners who want an in-depth understanding of plants and gardening. For more information, please visit the Certificate in Horticulture webpage.