Fusion landscaping combines the art and science of horticulture with the science of hydrology to design, build/install and maintain aesthetically pleasing, water efficient landscapes. These landscapes use established design principles including form, function and the environment to optimize lot level stormwater management.

Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Region of Peel and the Regional Municipality of York, developed the Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) program. The FLP program provides members of the design, construction and maintenance sectors the opportunity to become certified.

The FLP program is expanding!

Level 1 - Fusion Landscaping for New Workers
Suited for Individuals who are new to the landscape horticulture industry. 

Topics Include:

• Environmental aspects of landscape horticulture and the value of green spaces in urban areas
• Right plant, right place theory
• Managing water where it lands and how to best utilize in the landscape

No experience is necessary.
Duration: 1 day online training.
FREE for the 2024/2025 season.

Level 2 - Fusion Landscaping for Skilled Workers
Suited for individuals who have worked in the landscape horticulture industry for 2-7 years.

Topics Include:

• The science behind Fusion landscaping
• How landscapes can be a source of environmental change
• An introduction to low-impact development/stormwater management
• Communicating with clients
• Introduction to Fusion elements; planning, designing, constructing and maintaining

​Duration: 1 day online training.

FREE for the 2024/2025 season


Level 3 - Fusion Landscape Professional Training & Certification
Suited for individuals who have 7+ years of landscape horticulture experience or a post-secondary education in a related field  or already have obtained one of the following industry certifications - CLHT, CLHM, CLD.
 

Topics Include:

• The science behind Fusion landscaping
• Theory and municipal strategies
• Selling Fusion landscapes
• Site inventory, analysis and planning Fusion landscapes
• Designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes
• Setting yourself for success as a certified Fusion landscape professional

Duration: 2 day training + certification exam 
Cost: $650 + hst 


Level 4 - Fusion Landscape Professional Instructor Designation 
Suited for individuals who are certified Fusion Landscape Professionals and have a passion for Fusion landscaping.  This designation will qualify you to instruct the Fusion Landscape Professional programs. 
You will be trained by a current FLP instructor in a Train the Trainer environment. 

Duration: 1 day training + participation in delivery of two cohorts with existing instructor
FREE for qualified individuals