Catalog/Programs
| Arboriculture | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Learn how to care for and maintain trees and other woody plants used in urban, residential, recreational, park and street plantings. Also learn how to properly care for and use tools, equipment and other materials in the maintenance of woody plants. The assets and liabilities of woody plants will also be discussed.Course ID
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| Home Vegetable Gardening | Clock Hours: 15.00 | CEUS: 1.50 |
Learn or enhance your knowledge in home vegetable growing. The rewards are food freshness, family participation, and helping or improving our environment. Subjects to be covered are: Site Selection, Soil Preparation, Kind and Varieties of Vegetables to be considered, Cultural Practices and Vegetable Preparation.Course ID
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| Irrigation | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Examine the use of irrigation in the landscape industry with emphasis on design, equipment suitability, water application procedures, and construction. Design projects and job bidding are also included.Course ID
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| Landscape Construction | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Learn site preparation, site drainage, patio and walkway construction with pavers and various materials, decks and board walks, water features, outdoor lighting, fences, segmented retaining walls, shrub and tree installation and if time permits outdoor kitchens.Course ID
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| Landscape Design | Clock Hours: 30.00 | CEUS: 3.00 |
Learn the principles of landscape design, including form and function, symmetry vs. asymmetry, balance, texture, light shadow, composition, use of symbolism, and development of your own style. Study use and design of hardscapes, lighting plans, designing commercial properties, and legal issues associated with the design industry. Learn specific garden styles, preparation of renderings, advanced color theory, spatial arrangements, and water features. The required textbook Landscape Plants of the Southeast is available at the Beltline Campus Bookstore.Course ID
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| Landscape Management | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Gain hands-on experience in grounds maintenance. Emphasis is on shrub and tree maintenance. Pest control, pruning, fertilization, mulching, mowing and the use of bedding plants for seasonal color, equipment used for landscape maintenance, as well as records, maintenance schedules, and bid procedures are covered.Course ID
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| Lawn Care | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Learn the identification, use, culture, and maintenance of turf grasses. Emphasis is on the installation and management of turf in residential, commercial and public areas.Course ID
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| Making Your Landscaping Business Profitable | Clock Hours: 15.00 | CEUS: 1.50 |
Learn the basics of planning, budgeting and operating a successful landscape industry small business--everything you need to know to turn your idea into a successful business. Master what it takes to get started, including business planning, marketing, record keeping, and more. Study real world examples that you can use immediately, along with checklists, forms, worksheets, references and invaluable resources.Course ID
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| Nursery Production, Greenhouse Management & Propagation | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Study principals and techniques involved in plant production including propagating structures, materials and media. Practical instructions on methods of propagation are given in a greenhouse. Become familiar with wholesale and retail nursery and greenhouse operations. Includes a field trip to a local nursery or greenhouse. Emphasis will be placed on producing container and field-grown plants and the retail sales of these and other garden products.Course ID
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| Pests in the Landscape | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Learn to identify and control insects, diseases and weeds that are pests of landscape plants. The required textbook Category 3 Turf and Ornamental Pest Control can be purchased at the Beltline Campus Bookstore.Course ID
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| Plant Growth & Development | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
Learn the morphology, anatomy and physiology of higher plants. Emphasis is on plant structure, functions of plant parts, plant processes, plant growth and development, and plant inheritance.Course ID
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| Woody Plants and Shrubs | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
The study of woody plant materials, shrubs and trees that are used in the southeastern landscaping and nursery trade. Identification of plants by common and scientific nomenclature, characteristics, culture, and use are included.Course ID
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