ROOFTOP AND URBAN GARDEN PLANNING: Tough plants for tough conditions

Registration Eligibility

All conference attendees

Start Date

02/09/2017

End Date

02/09/2017

Description

You know you want to offer clients the most from their urban garden. How to best manage environmental conditions can often be the difference between good and great. Expanding seasonal interests can take it to spectacular. This discussion offers solutions to the challenges of proper plant selection–how to mix it up, unique suggestions, longevity and maintenance. Particular attention is paid to the challenges of the rooftop and other difficult urban conditions.

Location

Boston, MA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

• Core Elements: Soils and Fertilizers
• Proper Plant Selection: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials; Grasses and Bamboo, Annuals and Tropicals
• Plant Healthcare and Maintenance: Irrigation and Container Choices
• Environmental Effects: Sterile vs. Pollinator Friendly Plants

Instructors

Shannon Tyrrell, MCH and Mike Drescher

Course Codes

BSLA_19_XPO

Provider

Boston Society of Landscape Architects

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