Grasses and Groundcovers in the Southeastern U.S.

Start Date

09/09/2024

End Date

09/09/2026

Description

This six-hour course focuses on the purpose, applications, design, planting, maintenance and environmental impacts of turf grass, groundcovers and naturalized areas (meadows, prairie, etc.) in the southeastern United States.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to identify types of turfgrasses and their applications, explore environmental considerations and discuss planting and maintenance strategies.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to compare native and non-native groundcovers, identify which groundcovers are appropriate for sun and shade, and discuss planting and maintenance strategies.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to define what constitutes a meadow and prairie and explore the applications and environmental considerations of meadows.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to locate and comply with land use/local ordinances when planning, planting and maintaining meadows.

Instructors

Grady Miller, Timothy Schauwecker, James McCurdy

Course Codes

P090924GRASGC

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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