LANDSCAPING AND TURF

Rationale - Landscaping and Turf Management are two areas of horticulture requiring specialized training for professional-level competency. Not surprisingly, there is a scarcity of trained landscape professionals to provide service to the rapidly expanding housing and hotel construction markets. Hence the need for this course.

Module 1 - Elements and Principles

Aim: To impart the basic elements of landscape design and planning, and to explore various types of designs appropriate to a range of conditions.

Module 2 - Landscape Installations

Aim: To teach students how to move from concepts to practice – Elements that make for successful landscape projects.

Module 3 - Landscape Maintenance

Aim: To review the main practices involved in maintaining a variety of horticultural plants.

Aim: To expose students to the following four areas of study:

1. Planning a new turf installation.

2. Selecting and planting appropriate turf species.

3. Turf management.

4. Health and safety issues.

Module 5 - Turf Maintenance

1. Equipment and Tools.

2. Mowing.

3. Irrigation and Drainage.

4. Fertilizing.

5. Pest Control (IPM).

6. Aeration.

7. Renovation

8. Health and Safety Issues - Safe use of machinery and equipment.

9. Pesticide safety standards and regulations

Module 6 –Landscaping as a Business

Aim: To present the key elements involved in planning a business offering landscaping and turf management services to domestic and commercial clients.