Emphasis is placed on principles of managing the interaction between media components, irrigation, and nutrition. Nursery layout and plant growing structures are discussed. Saturday field trips may be required. ORH3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawn grasses, and floriculture crops.
Emphasis is placed on temperate plants.
Students will explore issues relevant to psychological, physical and sociological benefits of horticulture and gardening. Students are expected to attend weekend field trips. Residential Landscape 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.