Landscape Horticulture

Experience plant growth and development through crop production. Manage plant health, environments and growth media from propagation to sales. An introduction to greenhouse structures and systems.

Using winter seasonal features of interest, knowledge of plant adaptations, structures, and growth, identify and properly use ornamental shrubs, trees, vines, and ground covers adapted to and utilized in the Pacific Northwest landscapes.

Learn the art and science of pruning through lecture, demonstration, and extensive field practice. Develop skill at pruning broadleaf trees and shrubs, conifers, fruit trees, vines, and roses.

Using spring seasonal features of interest, knowledge of plant adaptations, structures, and growth, identify and properly use ornamental shrubs, trees, vines, and ground covers adapted to and utilized in the Pacific Northwest landscapes.

Covers sustainable maintenance practices, lawn management, tool and small equipment use, safety, landscape management plans, and the impact of design on maintenance requirements.

Students apply horticultural knowledge and skills learned throughout the LHO program directly to the local industry. Course credit can be earned through current employment or the development of opportunities found in conjunction with the WorkSource Office. Student must complete hours and submit a Training Agreement, Learning Outcomes, and a Self-Evaluation in order to pass. Prerequisite: Approval from a Faculty Mentor (Instructor) and Embedded Career Specialist.

Hands-on application of knowledge, and development of skills in nursery and greenhouse plant production, propagation, maintenance, marketing and retail sales. Includes Saturday Garden Center open dates. Prerequisites: LHO 111 or instructor permission.

Gain a conceptual foundation in manual drafting, design and the process for residential landscape design. Information on how to complete a landscape design from the preliminary diagram to the final conceptual planting plan including an introduction to CAD and the digital design process.

Gain basic principles of hydraulics, irrigation systems, fixtures and apparatus to install, maintain and trouble shoot existing systems. Application of concepts through field work.

Learn the art and science of plant propagation by seed, cuttings, and division. Examine the art of grafting. Hands on instruction and field trips to plant production facilities. Recommended for Success: LHO 111.

Introduction to the standards and procedures of the landscape construction industry. Covers the proper and accepted methods of a multitude of landscape installations. Includes construction specifications, project sequencing and safety practices.

Integration of design concepts, processes, and plant knowledge to produce a landscape design. Preliminary diagram to final conceptual planting plan, including CAD and the digital design process. Emphasis on aspects of plant materials to achieve a predetermined style, theme, or user response. Increase sophistication and use of plant selection, placement, planting patterns, and structures. On-site consulting and other professional services discussed and practiced.

Introduction to the organization and operation of a horticulture-related small business. Includes success and failure factors through accurate estimating, and bidding individual projects, developing annual contracts, calculating business costs, minimizing and controlling risk. Guidance in how to write a business plan. Familiarization with industry opportunities and standards.