BIOLGY X 494 - Introduction to Horticulture
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Course Description
Designed for beginners and experienced gardeners, this course covers the basics of garden care and provides the student with the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy. Topics include soils and soil amendments; fertilizers; plant physiology and identification methods; planting, pruning and staking techniques; turf grasses; plant selection guidelines; and pest and disease control. The course also includes a brief history of horticulture and an introduction to taxonomy. Students are encouraged to bring in plants for identification and discussion.Course Outline
An overview of horticulture and plant care, this course provides the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy.Notes
Contact:Melissa McDonald
(310) 825-9414
mmcdonald@unex.ucla.edu
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Gardening : Required Courses
- Horticulture : Electives
- Landscape Architecture : Electives
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
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