By the end of this course, students will:
• Understand the principles of creating healthy plants through amending soils, planting and
transplanting techniques, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Understand the benefits of compost, how to make it, and how to build a compost bin.
• Gain knowledge in pruning: why to prune, how it is done, and when to prune.
• Understand the symptoms of various plant pests and diseases and using IPM methods to treat
same.
• Understand weed management and learn sustainable practices to control and eradicate them.
• Understand how to remove existing turf, suitable alternatives to Kentucky Bluegrass turf, and how
to seed grass and lay sod.
• Understand lawn care practices and procedures including mowing, watering, weed management,
fertilizing, aerating
• Understand the principles of creating healthy plants through amending soils, planting and
transplanting techniques, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Understand the benefits of compost, how to make it, and how to build a compost bin.
• Gain knowledge in pruning: why to prune, how it is done, and when to prune.
• Understand the symptoms of various plant pests and diseases and using IPM methods to treat
same.
• Understand weed management and learn sustainable practices to control and eradicate them.
• Understand how to remove existing turf, suitable alternatives to Kentucky Bluegrass turf, and how
to seed grass and lay sod.
• Understand lawn care practices and procedures including mowing, watering, weed management,
fertilizing, aerating
- Instructor: Mandie Belle
- Instructor: Jeanette Merrick