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Course · AL
Landscape Design and Management
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Landscape Design and Management prepares students to create, install, and manage various types of landscape plans and features. Topics include facilities, irrigation, tools and equipment, landscape establishment, plant identification, design, business management, maintenance, environmental issues, and technology.
Identify common landscape plants and turfgrasses by common namesDescribe physical and cultural characteristics of landscape plants and turfgrassDemonstrate principles of design and elements of art in landscape designCreate a landscape design, considering maintenance requirements, preservation of existing trees (when possible)Calculate the landscape materials, area, number of plants, and cost of plants and features in a landscape designIdentify tools and equipment used in the landscape industryDemonstrate basic maintenance procedures required for tools and equipment used in the landscape industryDemonstrate proper methods for planting landscape plantsSelect appropriate types of fertilizers and methods of application for various situations in the landscape industryDescribe techniques used for maintaining the landscapeDiagnose pest problems and treat using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategiesCompare and contrast different irrigation systems and summarize their advantages and disadvantagesDemonstrate basic maintenance and repair of irrigation systems used in the landscape and turf industryMaintain, operate, and repair facilities and equipment used in landscape managementCompare and contrast different business models and create a chart to illustrate the uses, advantagesUsing industry-specific terminology, explain the process for preparing a price estimate for landscape designs and packagObtain, evaluate, and share information on environmental issues related to landscape design and managementIdentify technological advancements that enhance the landscape industry