Unit #1:  Introduction to Landscape Design

Unit #2:  Plantings

Unit #3:  Xeriscape Landscaping

Objectives

• Define and describe the purpose of Xeriscaping
• List the economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits of Xeriscaping
• Explaing the seven principles of Xeriscaping
• Apply the principles of Xeriscaping to landscape design

Unit #4:  Hardscape

Objectives

• Explain the term hardscape
• Describe how hardscape materials serve in functional and/or aesthetic ways
• Explain how hardscape materials are selected
• Choose from among many thypes of enclosure and surfacing materials
• Explain how the dimensions of outdoor steps are calculated
• Describe the basic steps in the creation of a recirculating water feature
• Explain the uses of 12-volt lighting systems in illumination of the landscape