Horticulturists in Feasterville, PA
Feeney’s currently has two Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH), certified by the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association.
Designers with PCH certifications are required to take continuing education credits (CEU’s) in order to maintain their credentials. CEU’s are available through the Penn State Cooperative Extension, colleges and universities only.
In addition to these distinctions, our horticulturalist has a A.S. in horticulture from Temple University.
We, here at Feeney’s feel that these valued designations allow our customers to shop with confidence knowing that our highly trained staff can provide you the most accurate and up to date information.
How can our horticulturalists help you?
- Our staff of horticulturists and garden experts are here to help you select your garden appropriate plants for your specific locations. As well as introduce you to all the new varieties of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs while providing you with valuable information on their care.
- Our horticulturists are also experts on insects, diseases, and weed problems, and at providing appropriate solutions for their control.
- Our experts can also provide help with landscape designs, as well as solutions for various landscape site issues.
Last but not least, our horticulturist experts can help you with a variety of lawn care issues. From installation, to maintenance, to restoration …Feeney’s has the solutions.
What is a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH)?
A Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) is a horticultural expert who has successfully completed a comprehensive study program and examination which tests his/her knowledge of plant biology and maintenance, landscape design and garden center management. A PCH must maintain certification through a program of continuing education credits to ensure his/her ongoing knowledge and expertise as a professional in the horticultural industry.
The Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) program was started in 1971 as the Pennsylvania Accredited Nurseryman (PAN) program. It was started to recognize professionalism within the industry. In the 90’s the program was expanded to include non-members and the name of the program was changed to Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist. Everyone who earns this designation must pass an exam evidencing their technical knowledge of horticulture. The exam covers a thorough understanding of plants, their attributes, functions, soils, insects, diseases, pruning, fertilizing, pest control, principles of design and installation, and understanding of retail operations. The exam requires a score of 80% in each of four sections before the candidate earns the PCH designation. To maintain the designation individuals must re-certify every two years by earning continuing education credits (24 CEUs) to support their knowledge and dedication to professionalism. There are only 215 active PCH’s, our PCH also obtained an Associate of Science degree from Temple University in Horticulture.