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Key Facts: MS Landscape Exam
40
Trade Exam Questions
PSI/MSBOC
70%
Passing Score
MSBOC
4 yrs
Experience Required
MSBOC
90 days
Lien Filing Deadline
MS Code 85-7-131
$75
Trade Exam Fee
PSI
About the MS Landscape Exam
The Mississippi landscape contractor exam covers the Landscaping, Grading and Beautification classification under MSBOC. The PSI-administered trade exam has 40 open-book questions covering trees, shrubs, grass, groundcover, drainage, grading, hardscaping, regional plants, and soils. A separate Business and Law exam is also required. Mississippi's warm climate (Zones 7b-9a) supports year-round landscape work.
Questions
40 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$75 (Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) / PSI)
MS Landscape Exam Content Outline
State Laws & MSBOC Regulations
MSBOC licensing, classification scope, Business and Law exam topics, insurance requirements, Bureau of Plant Industry
Trade Knowledge - Plants & Soils
Regional plant selection (Zones 7b-9a), warm-season grasses, soil amendments for clay, pest management, tree protection
Trade Knowledge - Hardscape & Grading
Retaining walls, paver installation, concrete work, drainage systems, French drains, clay soil challenges
Safety & Environmental
OSHA requirements, heat illness prevention, NPDES permits, waterway protection, pesticide regulations, erosion control
Business & Contract Management
Mechanic's lien law (90-day filing), contract requirements, estimating, workers' comp (5+ employees), project scheduling
How to Pass the MS Landscape Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 40 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $75
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exams are required for Mississippi landscape contractor licensing?
Two exams: a 40-question Landscaping trade exam ($75) and a separate Business and Law Management exam, both administered by PSI. Both are open book and require a 70% passing score.
Does the MS landscape classification include irrigation?
No. The Landscaping, Grading and Beautification classification specifically does NOT include irrigation. A separate classification is needed for irrigation work.
How much experience is required?
A four-year experience affidavit documenting landscape construction work is required, along with listing at least 3 previous jobs in the landscaping classification.
What financial documents are needed for the application?
A reviewed or audited financial statement from a CPA, 3 reference letters (including 1 from a bank), and proof of general liability insurance with MSBOC listed as certificate holder.