Introduces students to the sciences, skills and technology associated with the commercial prouction of horticultural crops. Emphasis is placed on horticultural terminology, a review of plant morphology, and the application of biological, physical, and agricultural sciences to plant growth.
Emphasis is placed on the use of commercial software used for landscape planning and estimating.
Limited to Landscape Contracting majors. Identifies classification patterns to name greenhouse floriculture crops and herbaceous perennials and to acquaint students with the important characteristics, uses, and environmental requirements of greenhouse flowering plants and herbaceous perennials. Introduces students to approximately 120 trees, shrubs, and vines, focusing on the important identifying characteristics of specific plant materials. Students are expected to develop an awareness of the aesthetic qualities and cultiral needs of individual plants. Fall Semester only.