Program Outline

1. Landscape Design

• Client Meetings
• Site analysis and photography
• Concept drawings
• Mater Plans

2. Landscape Installation

• All aspects of new installation projects.
• Work with Registered Landscape Architect.
• Assist in landscape bed layout and site analysis.
• Use proper bed preparation techniques.
• Assist in nursery plant material selection and layout of plants according to design.
• Be involved in planting, staking, fertilizing, mulching and watering.

3. Weekly Site Maintenance

• Work with experienced on-site maintenance crew.
• Visit commercial and residential maintenance sites on a weekly basis.
• Learn fundamental maintenance practices for mowing, edging, and weed control.
• Learn how to use different pieces of equipment and various pesticides and herbicides.
• Learn importance of proper design and installation to simplify the maintenance process

4. Pruning (Summer Work)

• Work with Horticulturist.
• Learn proper pruning techniques for different plant species.
• Work with both deciduous and evergreen materials (Plant Identification).
• Maintain perennials, use proper deadheading and plant clean-up techniques.

5. Seasonal Color (Month of May)

• Learn to layout and install annual flower beds.
• Learn the importance of soil amending, fertilizing and watering.

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