The Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) program is for those professionals who have an in-depth knowledge of plants, including their physiology, identification, culture, growth and maintenance as well as the basics of landscape design and installation and garden center operations. Once awarded the PCH designation, the professional 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.

An application form must be submitted either online or by mail, and the application fee must be paid to complete the application process.

The PCH Study Manual, designed to serve as a comprehensive study guide for those preparing for the PCH exam, is sold separately from the PCH application fee as a PDF on a USB drive and can be purchased prior to applying.