Comparisons of turfgrass for their landscape and recreational uses. Growth characteristics, method of propagation, and basic management requirements, including control of important pest problems, are covered. Offered fall of even years. Identification, growth characteristics, culture and use of common landscape and greenhouse plants. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawn grasses, and floriculture crops.
Emphasis is placed on temperate plants.
Identification, growth characteristics, culture and use of subtropical and tropical landscape plants. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and foliage plants. A basic course in the operations of retail florist shops and garden centers, including management, shop design and layout, psychology of selling, postharvest handling of flowers, plants and seeds, and the principles of artistic design. A basic course in the study of residential landscape design including preparation, evaluation, and implementation of simple landscape plans. Emphasis will be placed on the use of ornamental plants for functional and aesthetic improvement of home environments.