Overview

Landscaping emphasizes hands-on skill development through complete residential landscape projects. Beginning with site evaluation and soil preparation, students progress through grading, planting beds, landscape fabric, shrubs, trees, lawns, irrigation systems, drainage improvements, maintenance practices, restoration, and a complete residential landscape installation capstone project.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Inspect and Plan Residential Landscape Project
  2. Chapter 2: Set Up Landscaping Work Area
  3. Chapter 3: Test and Amend Residential Soil
  4. Chapter 4: Remove Weeds, Sod, and Unwanted Vegetation
  5. Chapter 5: Grade Landscape Bed for Positive Drainage
  6. Chapter 6: Build and Edge Planting Bed
  7. Chapter 7: Install Landscape Fabric and Mulch
  8. Chapter 8: Plant Shrubs and Foundation Plants
  9. Chapter 9: Plant Small Residential Tree
  10. Chapter 10: Install Perennials and Seasonal Color Beds
  11. Chapter 11: Prepare Soil and Seed Lawn Area
  12. Chapter 12: Install Sod Small Lawn Area
  13. Chapter 13: Repair Bare Spots and Damaged Turf
  14. Chapter 14: Install Drip Irrigation for Planting Beds
  15. Chapter 15: Install Basic Lawn Sprinkler or Hose-End Irrigation
  16. Chapter 16: Install Landscape Drainage for Wet Area
  17. Chapter 17: Prune Shrubs, Small Trees, and Overgrown Plantings
  18. Chapter 18: Fertilize, Water, and Maintain Residential Plantings
  19. Chapter 19: Restore and Clean Up Residential Landscape
  20. Chapter 20: Capstone: Install Complete Residential Landscape Bed

Learning Outcomes