Landscape Plant Establishment

ORH 4848C/6905C

 Dr. Michele Scheiber

Room 111, Administration Building

Telephone: 407-884-2034 ext. 111     

E-mail: smscheiber@ufl.edu 

Overview

An in‑depth study of plant selection, purchase, installation, and immediate post‑transplant care as it relates to the site and construction activities.  The genetic, physiological, and anatomical aspects of plant growth are emphasized in relation to their importance during and after landscape establishment.  Laboratories provide students exposure to practical components of the landscape establishment process including planting techniques, staking, mulching, and transplanting procedures.

Meeting Times

TBA  Lectures and labs will be integrated.

Required Text

Watson, G.W. and E.B. Himelick.  1997.  Principles and Practices of Planting Trees and Shrubs.

Additional reading assignments will be on reserve in the library.

Grading scale

90 -   100    A      

87 -   89      B+

80-           86      B

77 -   79      C+

70-           76      C

67 -   69      D+

60-           66      D

0 -     59      E

Using the following criteria:

Exams:                                                2 @ 25% ea.           =       50%            

Lab reports and participation:                                            =       20%

Final exam:                                                                       =        30%

100%

Academic Honesty

As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement:  "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work.  I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University."