NYS Certified? You may wonder what it means to be a NYS Certified Landscape Professional. It means that we have studied, practiced in this profession and been tested to demonstrate that we excel in our competence. The ongoing education and periodic stringent exam, created and administered through the cooperation of the NYS Nursery and Landscape Association and Cornell University, covers an encompassing knowledge of the landscape nursery industry. Sollecito Landscaping Nursery stands out among NYS Certified Professionals with our team of Lifetime and Senior Certified Professionals, the newest and highest credentials available, demonstrating our advanced skills and technical expertise. Certified Professionals must continue our education and testing to maintain our certification. (This is different than training or certification offered by a big box store for its own employees, which is not regulated by any industry standard.)