Each of the items listed in this section have been designed to enhance your learning experience and provide a foundation for the core lecture.
What might be an explanation for the better survival of native plants in undisturbed areas in comparison to some landscape plants?
Which element(s) on a plant tag should be ‘taken with a grain of salt’?
What are the parameters for full sun, partial sun/ shade, and full shade designations?
How should you evaluate plants in the garden center before purchasing them?
How should trees and shrubs be properly installed?
Please use the link that corresponds to your county.
This week, you will see how woody ornamentals and trees add depth and structure to our landscapes and learn how to care for them.
Your local Coordinator will host a class session in person that will include hands-on activities and discussions. These activities will deepen your understanding of this week's topic and help you connect with your fellow interns and local Association.
These resources will help you dive deeper into this week's topic.
Use these questions and case studies to deepen your understanding of this week's topic. You don't have to turn in your answers, but you may discuss them in class.
What was one key practice discussed today that you will admit you have done wrong in the past? We all have one (probably more), so don’t worry! Whether it be landscape fabric, top pruning, monoculture screens, planting too deep or something else, there are always ways we can improve our own practices and use our experiences to help others! Remember, we can help new gardeners and each other get over our fear of landscape failure by sharing our own challenges and lessons learned.
Think about some common trees and shrubs that you commonly see poorly sited in the landscape…there are probably several in and around your county. Name a few…
Think about some of the common chores you perform in your landscape each year (mulching, staking, fertilizing, watering and/or pruning). Do you think you might adapt what you learned this week to what you are currently doing? If so, which ones and why?