Horticulture I BHT101

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Horticulture I BHT101

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Apply horticultural basics to all situations. Gain a broad technical grounding in horticultural principles and practice. The ideal course for the beginner, this is a basic, yet thoroughly practical course. Each lesson involves plant identification. This module has been written to teach horticulture in a way relevant to all parts of the world. It puts aside regional techniques, and tries to teach you principles and concepts which can be applied to anywhere You Will Learn
  • To identify, propagate and care for 80 different types of plants.
  • The systematic way plants are classified.
    Structure and parts of a flower.
    To identify different leaf shapes.
  • Different ways to control weeds.
    Simple so…

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Apply horticultural basics to all situations. Gain a broad technical grounding in horticultural principles and practice. The ideal course for the beginner, this is a basic, yet thoroughly practical course. Each lesson involves plant identification. This module has been written to teach horticulture in a way relevant to all parts of the world. It puts aside regional techniques, and tries to teach you principles and concepts which can be applied to anywhere You Will Learn
  • To identify, propagate and care for 80 different types of plants.
  • The systematic way plants are classified.
    Structure and parts of a flower.
    To identify different leaf shapes.
  • Different ways to control weeds.
    Simple soil tests.
  • Making propagating and potting mixes.
    Identifying pest and disease problems.
  • How and why to prune different plants.
  • Drawing a simple garden sketch plan.
  • To plant or repair a lawn; and lots more.
Course Structure There are twelve lesson as follows:
  1. Plant Identification
  2. Planting and Establishing plants.
  3. Soils
  4. Plant Nutrition
  5. Water Management
  6. Pruning
  7. Weeds And Weed Control
  8. Pests, Diseases And Their Control
  9. Landscaping
  10. Propagation
  11. Lawns
  12. Arboriculture.
Course Aims
  • Distinguish between different plants, to enable identification of the plant species.
  • Explain appropriate procedures for establishing a range of plants in different conditions.
  • Describe the characteristics of plant growing media necessary for healthy plant growth.
  • Explain the characteristics of plant nutrition necessary for healthy plant growth.
  • Determine appropriate water management procedures for healthy plant growth.
  • Understand appropriate procedures for pruning plants on a horticultural site.
  • Determine solutions for the management of a range of common weeds.
  • Determine solutions for the management of a range of common pests and diseases.
  • Prepare a concept plan for the development of a garden.
  • Understand commonly used plant propagation techniques.
  • Develop guidelines for general lawn care.
  • Develop guidelines for general tree care in a horticultural situation.
What You Will Do In This Course

Distinguish between plants in order to identify at least 120 plants on plant review sheets.

Plant out a container plant following a recommended procedure.

Sample and carry out simple tests on different soils.

Identify a range of nutrient problems in plants.

Identify a range of pest and disease problems in plants.

Demonstrate the correct procedure for pruning a plant.

Identify a range of different plants, based on their flower and leaf structures.

Determine appropriate procedures for planting according to type of plant and site.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to care for plants in the garden.

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate plant selection for a range of different sites.

Identify a range of plant health problems and describe appropriate chemical and non-chemical control methods to control those problems.

Identify characteristics of plant growing media necessary for healthy plant growth.

Explain the importance of organic matter in soil management.

Describe the principles and techniques of composting.

Determine nutrient problems and describe chemical and non-methods for overcoming these problems.

Identify management solutions to a range of plant problems including weeds, pests and diseases.

Explain the principles of Integrated Pest Management.

Determine appropriate water management practices applicable to plant growth.

Describe the characteristics of irrigation and drainage systems.

Describe the importance of pruning to plant growth, flowering and fruiting.

Describe safe use of chemicals.

Develop criteria for selecting suitable plants for a landscape project.

Prepare concept plans for landscape redevelopment.

Draw a concept plan for a garden redevelopment.

Demonstrate the correct procedure for taking cuttings from a range of plants.

Distinguish between different pre-germination seed requirements and techniques, for different plant species.

Determine appropriate turf species for different purposes and chosen climatic conditions.

Explain the composition of lawn seed mixes and fertilizers.

Observe and report on lawn management techniques.

Determine solutions to lawn problems.

Explain the cause and effect of common tree problems.

Determine appropriate methods for treating tree problems.

The ideal course for the beginner, this is a basic, yet thoroughly practical course.A section of each lesson involves plant identification.

This subject has been written to teach horticulture in a way that is relevant to all parts of the world. It puts aside regional techniques, and tries to teach you principles and concepts which can be applied to anywhere.

You Will Learn
  • To identify, propagate and care for 80 different types of plants.
  • The systematic way plants are classified.
  • Structure and parts of a flower.
  • To identify different leaf shapes.
  • Different ways to control weeds.
  • Simple soil tests.
  • Making propagating and potting mixes.
  • Identifying pest and disease problems.
  • How and why to prune different plants.
  • Drawing a simple garden sketch plan.
  • To plant or repair a lawn; and lots more.
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