Mrs. Halkiades Cheatham Co. Central High School Fall 2007
Horticulture - is derived from a Latin word meaning “garden cultivation” Horticulture industry consists of 4 major divisions:
Pomology – the science and practice of growing, harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and marketing tree fruits.
Olericulture – the science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing vegetables
Floriculture – the science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants.
Landscape and Nursery Industry – the science and practice of propagating, growing, installing, maintaining, and using grasses, annual plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape.
Hardscape Fences Terraces Retaining walls Patios Walks Driveways Irrigation systems Lighting Water features
1. Aesthetic value – beauty of the landscape 2. Adds value to homes (up to ____%) 3. Good for the environment 4. Trees cool the air (shade) 5. Reduce noise pollution
Are achieved through: Design (planning) Proper construction Maintenance
Is the arrangement of outdoor space in a way that serves the needs and desires of people without damage to natural ecological relationships
Terrain Climate House Physical structures Intended use Clients wants
Landscape Architect – Works on large scale projects Trained in engineering, graphic arts, and architectural technology Have to be licensed
Landscape Designer – Trained in art of design and the science of growing horticultural plants
Segment of landscaping that involves the installation of materials identified in the landscape design
Landscape Contractor – hired to install the landscape Needs to know how to read landscape plans Obtain building codes (if needed) Order materials needed Hire qualified workers to do installation
Landscape Supervisor – responsible for landscape crews Provides leadership Assign jobs of tasks for workers
Care and upkeep of the landscape Usually work for commercial sites Apartment complexes Shopping complexes Golf courses Theme parks