The nursery/landscape event covers all aspects of the nursery and landscape field, including the production, marketing, utilization, and maintenance of landscape plants, as well as related products, equipment, and services. Participants gain skills in nursery/landscape principles, plant material identification, plant disorders, cultural practices, design and construction, supplies and equipment, safety, interpersonal relations, business management, and record-keeping.
The event includes team interactive events and individual activities that test knowledge through examinations, plant identification, landscape estimating, customer assistance, and nursery propagation or potting. These activities are designed to evaluate participants’ abilities in applying their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios, fostering both practical and business acumen in the nursery and landscape industry.
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