Print this page Landscape Design and Planting Criteria
Course Outline
Landscape plantings harmonize the development with the surrounding natural and human environment. The purpose of this course is to help engineers and architects understand the basic principles of landscape design. The course material provides planting design guidelines for preserving and improving the quality of the visual environment; prescribes standard practices and techniques for planting and initial care of plant materials; and includes guidance for the selection and establishment of turf. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
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Have a better understanding of design criteria of landscape plantings and
vegetation management;
- Be familiar with the standard practices and techniques for the successful establishment of planting.
Course Content
The
purpose of this course is to provide guidance to the design criteria of landscape
plantings and vegetation management. You are required to study the following
publications:
Basic Principles of Landscape Design (html)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 3-210-05FA)
Design: Landscape Design and Planting Criteria (A DOD publication, 2004 edition, PDF format, 1.4 MB).
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Course Summary
Landscape design is one of the most important aspects in the sustainable development. This course covers the principles of landscape design, attributes of plantings, design process and considerations in addition to planting techniques. The primary goal of better landscape design is to make our world a better place to live.
Related Links
For additional
technical information related to this subject, please visit the following web pages:
Landscaping and Landscape Design Resources
Landscape Design Forum - GardenWeb
Landscape Design Software Review 2006
U.S. Green Building Council
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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