Registration Eligibility
Landscape professionals including contractors, designers, architects, arborists, and growers.
Start Date
02/28/2025
End Date
02/28/2025
Description
At Olbrich Botanical Gardens, a free admission 16-acre public garden in Madison, WI, success is defined by not only creating gorgeous gardens, but also trialing and modeling sustainable techniques. Erin Presley, a horticulturist at Olbrich for 10 years, walks you through a variety of perennial garden styles and our best practices for attracting and supporting insect life, managing weeds, building soil, and saving water - all while saving time and resources. We’ll cover spring garden tidying, matrix plantings and green mulch, the roles of natives and nativars, and much more!
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Design-Build
Horticulture / Plants
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
1. Practical spring cleanup practices to preserve habitat, save time, and build organic matter. 2. How we define and mingle native, nativar, and non-native plants to create plant communities. 3. Plant tips for green mulch, matrix planting, and plant spacing.
Instructors
Erin Presley
Course Codes
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
Provider
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association