Landscape Planting Practice
Architecture
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain practical skills in successful landscape planting, including methods, strategies, and plan documentation for various environments.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln


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Identify plant species and requirements
Identify a range of native and exotic plants, their required growing conditions, and maintenance from nursery to maturity.

Apply planting practice methods
Apply various methods of planting practice to develop effective planting plan documentation.

Assess environmental site conditions
Determine how environmental site conditions influence planting design implementation.
What You're Signing Up For
The Landscape Planting Practice course at Lincoln University covers effective methods for implementing landscape planting, from site assessment to planting plan documentation. Students will study both native and exotic species, learn about environmental factors affecting planting design, and gain hands-on experience in applying planting practices to real-world project contexts.
Course Content
- Identification of native and exotic plants
- Plant growing conditions and maintenance requirements
- Methods and techniques of landscape planting practice
- Planting plan documentation
- Significance of environmental site conditions
- Plant community analysis and comparison
What you need to know first
LASC-211 Planting Design and Management
Minimum of 15 credit points from LASC-215 Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning
Horticulture
Urban Design

Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape Architect positions (junior/intermediate)
Landscape Design Technician
Horticulture Consultant
Environmental Planner


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