2015-2016 Catalog

HLSM 1150 Shrubs: Culture and Identification

2.5 - 1.5 - 3.0

Prerequisite

(1) HLSM 1010 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course covers the use of shrubs in the landscape that are hardy in Nebraska. Emphasis is placed on characteristics that help in identification, including leaf, flower, stems, time of bloom, size of blub, and proper environment for growth. Included in this class are awareness of diseases and insects that might be a problem and knowing pruning techniques and proper time to spray, along with equipment to use.