The Science and Art of Sustainable Landscapes

Registration Eligibility

Open

Start Date

03/24/2021

End Date

03/17/2022

Description

Discover and apply 10 practices that are fundamental to achieving a sustainable landscape. Starting with science, what is the secret behind the success of native plants? How many benefits do native landscapes provide? How much carbon have you stored in your landscape? How much water is really needed to grow and sustain your landscape? How much oxygen is released by your landscape? How long can your landscape sustain your personal needs for carbon and oxygen? Why are plants dependent upon soil texture and volume? What are the three most important soil conditions needed for healthy plant growth. Why is a plant considered opportunistic? And, how do you bundle together so much science to achieve a work of art?

This is a good old fashion lecture-type webinar filled with ideas and examples that summarize the science and art of landscapes for the 21st Century. Grab your pens, pads, and curiosity.Upon completion of the webinar you should be able to answer the following questions.
What is a sustainable landscape?
What the secret of native plants and their success?
What strategies lie behind natural landscapes?
What are the 3 fundamental parts and proportions of all plants?
How much carbon is sequestered in a pound of biomass?
How much carbon is released by combusting a gallon of gasoline?
How much oxygen is released by a pound of biomass?
How much energy is embodied in a pound of biomass?
How deep and how often should landscapes be irrigated?
Why is important for plants to have two parents?
Rain barrels vs. soil volume; which is best?
What is the single greatest cause of tree death in urban landscapes?

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

To understand the benefits of plants and carbon sequestration
To know the key steps and actions underlying sustainable landscapes
To understand the art of sustainable landscapes.

Instructors

Bob Perry

Course Codes

Provider

The Landscape Expo Academy