Horticultural Principles

• HORT90036
• Contact Hours: 42 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops.
  Total Time Commitment: In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 42 hours, students should expect to undertake a minimum of 120 hours research, reading, writing and general study to complete
• 12.50

This subject provides an overview of the horticultural principles required for successful plant growth in designed landscapes. This includes categories of landscape and vegetation types/treatments, plant growth processes, including plant function and structure, plant production techniques, plant quality, site evaluation, soil composition and properties, soil texture and structure, soil water relationships, plant nutrition and soil management, environmental and ecological considerations, planting, establishment and transplanting techniques, water management issues and an introduction to the horticultural industry. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: None