Education

The following sections are designed to be read in order. There will be abbreviations and concepts that may not be understood if you jump ahead.

This by no means a full and comprehensive study of all subject matter. We offer this as a source to help you better maintain your landscapes and perhaps as a method to help identify qualified service professionals when the time comes. We believe a knowledgeable consumer is an empowered consumer.

Nota Bene: This is a project underway and may not be complete for some time. Also, information can change as new advancements in science and technology come forward.

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Level 1 Education

  • Elements of Design - Color, Shape, Form and Texture
  • Soils - Understanding the Basics
  • Soils - Structural Demands and Limitations for Hardscapes and Construction
  • Soils - For Healthy Landscapes
  • Irrigation and Water - Water is not wet, and far more complicated than we understand.
  • Fertilizers - Selection and use (granular vs foliar)
  • Pesticides - Basic Concepts
  • Pesticides - Understanding Safety and Environment
  • Landscape Elements
    • Turf Species Selection
    • Turf Care - Basics
    • Turf Care - Cutting Edge Management (All about mowing)
    • Flowers and Ground Covers
    • Tree and Shrub Selection
    • Tree Care
  • Fencing
  • Patios
  • Decks
  • Water Features
  • Caring for Your Hardscape Elements
    • Wood
    • Masonry
    • Stone
    • Asphault

Level 2 Education

  • Soils - Understanding Soil Analysis Reports I
  • Soil/ Water Interactions
  • Fertilizers - Organics vs Inorganics
  • Fertilizers - Understanding Blends
  • Fertilizers - From Soil Analysis to Fertilizer Plan
  • Fertilizers - When and How to Use Fertigation
  • Pesticides - BMP's and intro to IPM
  • Water Features - Water Plants
  • Water Features - Managing for Health Fish
  • Landscape Elements
    • Turf Cultivar Selection and NTEP reports
    • Turf Care - Pushing to the Extremes
    • Turf Care - Aeration
    • Turf Diseases
    • Flowers and Ground Covers - Going Native
    • Tree and Shrub Diseases
    • Cold Tolerant Palm Trees
    • Xeri-Scaping
    • Managing pH
  • Hardscape Elements

Level 3 Education

  • Soils - Understanding Soil Analysis Reports II
  • Soils - Microbiota
  • Soils - Nematodes
  • Fertilizer / Water Interactions
  • Fertilizers - Advanced Technologies
  • Pesticides - IPM
  • Plant Winterization - What happens in the Plant and How to Improve Hardiness
  • Turf Winterization
  • Turf - It Must be Perfect Now, I'll Spare No Expense