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Teaches students how to operate a variety of landscape equipment. Hands-on training will require the students to acquire an understanding of the safe operation of equipment. Focus will be on pre-operation, operation, and post-operation procedures and skills.
Explores the properties of soils and applies them to horticultural uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for landscaping.
Learn theory and skills in the science of arboriculture. Students will gain hands-on experience planting, pruning and maintaining trees. You’ll also learn how to diagnose pests and problems as well as how to protect the trees and treat for problems. Advance techniques of aerial work and large tree removal will be studied.
Provides an overview of the horticulture profession, including its role and importance throughout history. Current trends and career opportunities will be covered. Particular attention is given to horticulture crops, plant classification, their use, and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth and plant development.
Covers site conditions, landscape tools, and design plan implementation.
Teaches students to work with advanced construction projects, materials and methods. Students learn to develop a mobilization plan and a management system for project implementation.
The study and installation of organic inputs for healthy landscapes. Students will brew compost tea, make compost and operate lawn care equipment. Topics explored will include alternative lawn and land care practices, practical business applications and environmental implications of current practices.
Studies the overall basics of lawn (turf) applications including soils, grading, Wisconsin grasses and maintenance. Students will develop an understanding of the design, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Explains plant classification and identification techniques. Students will utilize these techniques to properly name and identify commonly used deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Culture and care will also be discussed.
