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Key Facts: NM Landscape Exam
75%
Passing Score
NM CID/PSI
2 yrs
Experience Required (4,000 hrs)
NM CID
$10,000
Financial Responsibility
NM CID
GS-29
License Classification
NMRLD
120 days
Lien Filing Deadline
NM Statute
About the NM Landscape Exam
The New Mexico GS-29 Landscaping license requires passing both a Contractor's Business and Law exam (75% passing score) and a trade exam through PSI. The classification falls under General Specialty contractors requiring 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience. NM's arid climate (Zones 4b-8a) emphasizes xeriscaping, water conservation, and desert-adapted plant knowledge.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
3.5 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$68.88+ (B&L + trade) (NM Regulation and Licensing Department CID / PSI)
NM Landscape Exam Content Outline
State Laws & CID Regulations
NM Construction Industries Licensing Act, CID regulations, qualifying party requirements, financial responsibility, insurance
Trade Knowledge - Xeriscaping & Plants
Seven xeriscape principles, desert-adapted plants, hydrozoning, caliche management, soil salinity, native species
Trade Knowledge - Irrigation & Water Conservation
Drip irrigation design, ET-based scheduling, smart controllers, water harvesting, backflow prevention, winterization
Safety & Environmental
OSHA safety, heat illness prevention, UV protection, arroyo regulations, fire-wise landscaping, monsoon erosion control
Business & Contract Management
Mechanic's lien law (120-day filing), contract requirements, estimating for NM conditions, workers' comp, business operations
How to Pass the NM Landscape Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3.5 hours
- Exam fee: $68.88+ (B&L + trade)
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 the NM GS-29 license?
Two exams: a Contractor's Business and Law exam ($68.88) and a trade exam for the GS-29 Landscaping classification. Both are administered by PSI and require a 75% passing score.
How much experience is needed?
2 years (4,000 hours) of full-time work experience in landscape contracting, documented through the qualifying party application submitted to PSI.
What financial responsibility is required?
A minimum of $10,000 must be filed with the state, plus public liability insurance of $300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage per occurrence.
What is xeriscaping and why is it important in NM?
Xeriscaping is water-efficient landscaping using 7 principles: planning, soil improvement, appropriate plants, practical turf, efficient irrigation, mulching, and maintenance. It reduces water use by 50-75% in NM's arid climate.