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This program prepares graduates for employment in the horticulture and landscaping industry. Graduates obtain positions as technicians, sales consultants at garden centers, and work on landscape installations and maintenance for commercial, residential, and recreational properties. The one-year technical diploma program focuses on the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the horticulture and landscaping industry. Instruction covers plant identification, landscape design, integrated pest management, plant maintenance, planting and pruning, soils and fertilizers, turf management, equipment maintenance and operations, and business operations. The Horticulture Technician program at Fox Valley Technical College is closely aligned with the horticulture and landscaping industries. The program equips students with the necessary skills, technical knowledge, and attitudes required for successful employment.