Field trips are included. Emphasizes business and production, including cultural practices, renovation, new lawn establishment, budgets, programming, golf courses and selection of equipment. Principles, soil and water conservation, land use, soil fertility and the physical and chemical relationships that govern soil reactions and interactions. State of the art technical information on the design and application of turf and ornamental irrigation systems. Covers design techniques, sprinkler system components and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential and commercial landscaping.
Special emphasis is given to water conservation incorporating flow and drip technologies.
Includes pruning techniques, fruit tree care, bracing, cabling, and pest control. Safe practices in the use of equipment including the use of ropes, chippers, boom trucks, chain saws, and identification and evaluation of common trees. Prepares students for the tree worker and arborist certification exams. Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog. Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice.