This course studies the methods and problems involved in operating a small business, with emphasis on horticulture businesses. This course is designed to assist individuals who are working in the floral industry and wish to expand on basic floral design skills, and gain further knowledge of shop and FTD operations. This course provides a field study of local insect and disease problems. Special consideration is given to the use of insecticides and other chemicals, as well as integrated pest management and insect life cycles. Students do take-offs and prepare bids for various landscape and sprinkler projects.
Practical experience is gained in building actual projects.
This course prepares students for the Colorado state exam for turf grass and landscape certification. This course teaches the principles and practices involved in establishing and maintaining turf grass for parks, golf courses, and home grounds. In this course students gain practical experience in drafting, design principles, and cost estimating of commercial projects. Emphasis is on developing a landscape portfolio. Students use computers to draw landscape and sprinkler plans, section views, and other computer landscape functions.