Landscape Planting Practice

Architecture

Gain practical skills in successful landscape planting, including methods, strategies, and plan documentation for various environments.

NZ$1,317

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


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.

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Apply planting practice methods

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Environmental Planning

  • Horticulture

  • Urban Design

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Landscape Architect positions (junior/intermediate)

  • Landscape Design Technician

  • Horticulture Consultant

  • Environmental Planner