The planting and care of plants in the landscape environment, with a focus on science-based practices that minimize the impact on the environment.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Those taking this course for graduate credit will be assigned a topical area for which they will develop a lesson plan that includes a collection of science-based research articles, an audio/video presentation, and either prepare and conduct a related class activity or develop a relevant exam essay question and corresponding answer.
Athena Title
Sust Landscape Mgt and Design
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HORT 4090E or HORT 6090E
Prerequisite
HORT 2000 or HORT 2000E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course, students will be able to understand and explain how maintenance procedures affect plant growth.
After completion of this course, students will be able to identify plant problems that require attention and suggest methods to remedy the situation.
After completion of this course, students will be able to properly plant, fertilize, and prune landscape plants.
After completion of this course, students will be able to interpret science-based journal articles on landscape management topics.
Topical Outline
Value of Landscape Plants
Plant Growth and Form
Site and Climate
Plant Care (Transplanting and Planting, Pruning, Nutrition and Fertilizing)
Landscape Irrigation
Landscape Problems (Diagnosis of Landscape Problems, Pest Management)
