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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for January 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
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Course Overview
This class is part of the Landscape Management Certificate Program.
Understanding how water drains through soil is an essential skill for anyone who works with landscapes. This course focuses on the drainage problems that are most important to you and your customers. Keep the water where it belongs and keep your customers happy!
Featured Topics
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Read the Landscape and Analyze Site Conditions
- Implement Proper Grading Techniques
- Evaluate Soil Conditions for Plant Selection
- Identify Different Types of Soil and Learn How Water Moves Through Each
- Apply the Right Tools and Techniques to Solve Drainage Issues
Take this class with Soil and Plant Relationships for a more comprehensive understanding of soils and ornamental plant growth.
Who Should Attend?
This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about how to handle drainage issues. Past participants have included:
- Arborists
- Department of Public Works Employees
- Environmental Commission Members
- Groundskeepers
- Horticulture Technicians
- Landscapers
- Landscape Designers
- Park Maintenance Workers
Meet Your Instructor
Bruce Neary, BCN Horticultural Services

Bruce Neary is the owner of BCN Horticultural Services, where he has provided consulting services to landscape architects, contractors, developers, garden centers, nurseries, educators, and the public since 1994. Regarded as an industry expert, Bruce has written several articles for The Landscape Publication, Grounds Maintenance Magazine, and the American Nurseryman. Likewise, he has been a horticultural lecturer at Barlow Flower Farm and for other landscape organizations for over 30 years. Bruce is a member of the Pennsylvania and American Horticultural Societies, Metro Hort Group, and Perennial Plant Association. He received his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Rutgers University and his Masters of Agriculture in Horticultural Sciences from Texas A&M.
Student Reviews
“Very good explanation about what might case drainage problems and wet areas, plus what are solutions.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] How catch basins work and how to basically remediate drainage problems.”
– Past Participant
Most useful part of the course: “Review of drainage products and their correct installation.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Water Management and Drainage was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical Contact Hours
Attention U.S. Veterans

This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Water Management and Drainage, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.