BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - TelAve -- Wonder Gardens is hosting the Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program, a four-session course, in addition to a single refresher course. The program is designed for individuals who serve on an HOA landscaping committee, but all guests are welcome.

The four certification program sessions will take place on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for participants to enjoy coffee and pastries on the patio. The sessions will be held in the Tea House with some course components taking place in the Gardens. Topics will include living in a subtropical climate, using plants in landscaping, right plant in the right place, shrubs and trees, proper pruning, palms, Florida statutes and landscaping, essentials of mulch, turf management and irrigation.

The single refresher course is designed for those who have previously completed the certification course to expand their knowledge and delve deeper into landscaping topics. The class will take place on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. The topics will include irrigation, specimen plant selection and placement and vertical planting, screening and trellises.

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The full four-session certification program costs $85 for Wonder Gardens members and $95 for non-members. The refresher course is $35 for Wonder Gardens members and $40 for non-members. To learn more or to register, visit WonderGardens.org/FL-Landscaping-Certification-2026/.

About Wonder Gardens

The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs is a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden established in 1936 that exudes old Florida charm. It serves as a vibrant sanctuary for exotic animals. With general admission, guests are invited to explore the lush 3.5-acre landscape and encounter lorikeets, tortoises, alligators, flamingos and more. For more information, visit WonderGardens.org or call 239-992-2591.