HORT 484
A comprehensive record of my internship with BIO Landscape. This blog follows my experience week by week during the 12 weeks I worked with the company. Writing this blog helped me to catalog all the skills I gained through my employment.
HORT 481
Professional Profile Presentation
This assignment was to interview a professional in my given field of landscaping. I chose to interview my mentor who I worked with during my internship. The goal was to delve into the biography of the interviewee and the qualities that are needed to succeed in the industry.
HORT 315
Examination of sustainable practices in the landscaping industry and how it affects the environment, profitability, and well being. This includes LEED and SITES rating systems, integrated pest management, green roofs, and rain capturing systems among other practices.
Landscape Horticulture Consumption Trends and Challenges
Review of social, political, environmental, technological, and economic trends affecting the landscaping industry.
Effects of Water for the Landscape Sector
With the increasingly alarming water problems in this country comes challenges for the landscaping sector. This essay examines those problems, the actions that are being taken, and some solutions for landscaping companies so they can stay profitable.
A summary of rainwater capturing systems and how they are an important technology in landscaping.