HORT 221 - Plants in the Landscape

3.0 Credits
Not only a review of outside woody plants but also a look at how they can be used in the landscape keeping in mind their environmental tolerances and aesthetic qualities. Successful plant combinations will be explored with on-site visitations. Prerequisite: HORT 106, 107, and 108 or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze and discuss site conditions that influence plant health. [REASON]
Explore critically and creatively a variety of garden sites for aesthetics and sustainable garden practices. [EXPLORE]
Define and select suitable plants for given sites. [REASON]