207-155 Horticultural Practices II

This subject covers:

• the study of plant groups based on environmental tolerances, specialised uses and themes;

• horticultural issues in plant maintenance (pruning methods, plant selection, planting and establishment methods, plant production methods, plant quality, site assessment, plant nutrition strategies, landscape materials); and

• practical skills development activities in the areas of ornamental garden maintenance, turf maintenance, landscape construction, plant propagation and arboriculture.

One final two-hour written examination (35%), one mid-semester examination (15%) and practical assessments (sector based) (50%).

• Burnley College, University of Melbourne, Version 1.05, Burnley Plant Directory (Database) 2000. Burnley College, University of Melbourne.