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. ORH 3611 Retail Florist Shop and Garden Center Management. 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. ORH 3813C Introduction to Landscape Horticulture.