Title: Identify cultural practices used in the landscaping industry.
Course: Landscaping I (18054-I) > Section: Maintaining the Landscape

Identification could include

- turfgrass management
  - mowing
  - fertilizing
  - seeding or overseeding
  - aerating
  - irrigating
  - cultivating
  - ensuring drainage
- landscape plant management
  - selecting pest-resistant varieties
  - selecting native plants
  - fertilizing
  - mulching
  - pruning
  - controlling weeds
- pest management.

Teacher Resources:

- Landscape Management Guidelines, Professional Grounds Management Society
- Landscape Training Manual for Maintenance Technicians, National Association of Landscape Professionals
- Virginia Invasive Plant Species List, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can improper cultivation lead to poor turfgrass health?
- What factors need to be taken into consideration when designing an irrigation system?
- How can improperly cut grass cause a decrease in turfgrass quality?
- How is the proper amount of mulch calculated and applied?
- How is fertilizer application related to pest management?