Landscaping County License (Prov©)

A landscaping contractor can install and/or remove trees, shrubs, sod, decorative stone and/or rocks, timber, plant materials, concrete paving units for sidewalks, patios and decks only, whether or not incidental to landscaping, prepackaged fountains, or waterfalls. It does not include connection to a sanitary sewer system, potable water line, or to any electrical installation, which tasks must be performed by tradesmen licensed in the relevant trade.

Exams (Trade): Landscaping Contractor

Landscaping Exam

Number of Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2.5
Subject Area and Number of Questions:
- Plan Reading & Estimating 6
- Drainage & Grading 5
- Soils 5
- Lawns 10
- Trees & Shrubs 10
- Pavers 7
- Safety 7

Business Exam

This exams tests candidate's knowledge of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, lien laws and other laws or subjects that will affect their daily operations as contractors. All contractors need to take and pass this exam.

Number of Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2
Subject Area and Number of Questions:
- Business Organization 2
- Licensing 3
- Lien laws 2
- Tax Laws 5
- Safety OSHA 3
- Labor Laws 8
- Contract Management 9
- Project Management 6
- Estimating & Bidding 4
- Financial Management 5
- Risk Management 3