The use of architectural devices in landscaping, practices in mensuration, cost calculations, and computer-aided designing are also emphasized. Students learn the fundamentals of floral design, with an emphasis on the identification of floral and foliage materials, supplies, accessories, and equipment. Students create floral designs using fresh and artificial materials. Techniques common to the floral design industry, such as wiring, taping, bow making, and container preparation, are learned. Students acquire knowledge of the environmental and botanical factors affecting the adaptation of vegetable crops.
Students acquire knowledge of greenhouse structures, their operations and management.
Practical experiences with the production of specific crops in the greenhouse environment are provided. Students also master nursery layouts, plant propagation, fertilization, weed control, irrigation, and the marketing of greenhouse crops and nursery stock. Students acquire full understanding of planning nurseries, identification of plant materials and nursery practices including storage, propagation, pest control and management of wholesale and retail nurseries. The effects of these practices on post-harvest physiology, market acceptance and quality are examined in depth. Students learn the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining turf grass with an emphasis on adapting grasses for specific purposes.