Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS192AA   20016-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/27/01
AGS192AA     20016-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1.67 Period(s)
Urban Plant Care: Site Analysis, Plant Selection and Requirements
Establishment of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and ground cover plants used in landscape for human well-being and pleasure. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS192AA   20016-99999 Urban Plant Care: Site Analysis, Plant Selection and Requirements
1. Identify uses of landscape plants according to physical, visual, economic and psychological benefits as well as costs. (I)
2. Describe suitable of planting sites as influenced by climate, soil, and site preparation. (II)
3. Explain procedures for propagating, producing, selecting, and transplanting specific kinds of plants. (III)
4. Explain relationships among soil, nutrients, plants, and correct nutritional deficiencies. (IV)
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AGS192AA   20016-99999 Urban Plant Care: Site Analysis, Plant Selection and Requirements
    I. Uses of Landscape Plants
        A. Benefits
          1. Physical
          2. Visual
          3. Economical
          4. Psychological
        B. Costs
      II. Planting Site
          A. Climate
          B. Soil
          C. Site preparation
        III. Planting
            A. Container plant
            B. Methods of transplanting
            C. Transplanting specialty plants
          IV. Fertilization
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