Landscaping and Turf Management
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Instructional Materials for Agriculture:
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Turf Management
THE ABC’S OF LANDSCAPE PRUNING
HLA001 Video
In-the-field demonstrations show how to remove damaged tree limbs, selecting the
best tool for each job, how to prune neglected and improperly pruned plants and
thinning-out versus heading back techniques. Examines the special pruning
needs of landscape trees. Step-by-step techniques show viewers how to
develop healthy, attractive trees from planting time to maturity. Two
parts. 20 minutes each. With reference guides.
THE ART OF LANDSCAPING: DESIGN
HLA003 Video
Shows how to achieve a professional landscape design, considering pre-design,
conceptual design, and design development. Topics include: budget,
sit analysis, layout, irrigation, grading, lighting, planting plans, and
dimensional drawings for construction details. 52 minutes.
THE ART OF LANDSCAPING: SHOPPING AND PLANTING
HLA005 Video
Explains the differences between good and bad plants, con-trainer sizes, and
soils. Gives other tips including how to avoid wasting money.
Viewers will learn proper planting procedures for trees, grass, shrubs, ground
covers, vines, flower pots, and hanging baskets. 60 minutes.
CACTI AND SUCCULENTS IN THE LANDSCAPE
HLA007
Cacti and other succulents, far from being “thorns in the side” of the
landscape professional, actually open new vistas for creative plant use in the
popular xeriscape approach to saving water. Shows dramatic use of these
plants to achieve a wide range of pleasing landscape designs and objectives.
The video details design objectives, nutrient and water requirements, common
disease and pest diagnosis and treatment. 25 minutes.
DESIGN, SOIL PREPARATION AND PLANTING
HLA009 Video
Learn how to plan and execute basic landscape design from concept to plant
selection, preparation and planting. 62 minutes.
FERTILIZING LANDSCAPE PLANTS
HLA019
The health of plants in a landscape may depend largely upon the addition of
nutrients to the soil. This Video explores the complex subject of
fertilizing landscape plants, beginning with the question of why fertilize,
looking closely at plant nutrients, opportunities for fertilizing, types of
fertilizers, a fertilizer’s analysis, selecting the proper fertilizer,
application rates and methods of application. 26 minutes.
GROWING MEDIA: SOIL PREPARATION IN THE
LANDSCAPE
HLA026 Video
This Video provides a good understanding of what makes soil an important
planting consideration and how to manage it properly to get the best results.
17 minutes.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERIES
HLA041 Videos
Includes three videos, HLA042-HLS044.
VOLUME I: THE PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE
DESIGN
HLA042 Video
The value of well-planned landscapes is discussed, and the professions of both
the landscape designer and landscape architect are defined and compared.
Provides a close look at the artistic principles and elements that form the
foundation of good landscape design. Explores the scientific and technical
disciplines that make a design successful. 22 minutes.
VOLUME II: THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS
HLA043 Video
Takes an in-depth look at the design process, the systematic procedure that
helps ensure the design of functional and attractive landscapes. Shows the
value of working in an orderly and logical manner as they follow the main steps
in the design process: site analysis, development of the design program,
the schematic proposal, plan development, and project installation. 26
minutes.
VOLUME III: LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRESENTATION
TECHNIQUES
HLA044 Video
Exceptional landscapes begin with creative ideas and thoughtful designs, which
must then be transferred into plans in order to communicate and sell. The
process is called “landscape design presentation.” Viewers will
explore the scope of work and presentation techniques used by a garden designer,
landscape contractor, and landscape architect. This important subject is
seldom taught, but is essential to success in a landscape design career.
31 minutes.
LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION: GROUND COVERS AND
SHRUBS
HLA048 Video
Designed to provide viewers with extensive knowledge of the identification and
care of ground covers and shrubs, this informative video program includes
close-up footage of 20 plants. It presents an in-depth evaluation of each
plant, outlining identifying characteristics, propagation techniques,
environmental enemies, plant culture, and utilization. Ground covers and
shrubs included are: Glossy Abelia, Bugleweed, Brazil Bougainvillea,
Common Boxwood, Winged Euonymus, English Ivy, Chinese Holly, Japanese Holly,
Yaupon, Dwarf Phitzer Juniper, Creeping Juniper, Japanese Privet, Hall’s
Japanese Honeysuckle, Heavenly Bamboo, Common Oleander, Green Pittosporum,
Firethorn, Indian Hawthorne, Asian Jasmine, and Chinese Wisteria. 21
minutes.
LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION: TREES
HLA055 Video
Featuring video footage of 19 trees, this video allows viewers to attain
in-depth knowledge of tree care and identification. The video of each tree
is accompanied by an in-depth evaluation outlining identifying characteristics,
propagation techniques, environmental enemies, plant culture, and utilization.
The following trees are included: River Birch, Pecan, Redbud, Flowering
Dogwood, Russian Olive, Green Ash, Thornless Honeylocust, Althea, Crape Myrtle,
Sweet Gum, Gullbay (Southern) Magnolia, Japanese Black Pine, American Plane Tree
(Sycamore), Mesquite, Bradford Pear, Red Oak, Live Oak, Bald Cypress, and
American Elm. 21 minutes.
LANDSCAPING WITH CONTAINER PLANTS
HLA066 Video
Container plants are widely used in today’s residential and commercial urban
landscapes. Along with horticultural and esthetic reasons for landscaping
with container plants, this video presents detailed information about how to
choose different containers and select appropriate plants, along with necessary
planting techniques and maintenance considerations. 27 minutes.
PLANT SELECTION
HLA087 Video
This video explores the considerations you face when selecting plants for the
landscape. Shows how to select plants for specific functions, locations,
and environmental considerations, including safety. Discusses resources
you can turn to for information, and plant sources. Extensive examples in
a wide variety of locations helps illustrate principles. 22 minutes.
PLANTING TECHNIQUES, PART I:
TREES AND SHRUBS
HLA089 Video
Successful growth and development of newly-installed landscape plants depends on
proper plant selection, correct site preparation, use of appropriate planting
techniques, and proper follow-up care. Highlights feature containerized
woody plants, planting a container-grown pear tree, staking trees, bare root
trees and shrubs, and balled and bur lapped plants. 26 minutes. Also
available in Spanish.
PLANTING TECHNIQUES, PART II:
HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS
HLA090 Video
This video covers planting techniques as applied to herbaceous plants, including
bulbs and ground covers. Describes all the basics: plant selection,
site preparation (including weed eradication and chemical handling safety),
appropriate planting techniques (including handling plants, soil amendments, and
mulches), and after care. 25 minutes. Also available in Spanish.
PRACTICE LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION
HLA092 Video
Presents 39 different specimens of ground covers, shrubs, and trees in two
different identification classes for skill improvement. The leaves, fruit,
and seed pods (if present) of each plant are shown in close-up view. An
identification key is provided after each class. 33 minutes.
PROFESSIONAL TURF MANAGEMENT
HLA096 Video
This video covers what’s required in the maintenance of turf grasses.
You’ll see why a turf specialist needs a good education and varied practical
experience. Starting with how grasses grow and looking at what a site
assessment determines, you learn about the common types of turf grasses, mowing,
irrigation, soil fertility, fertilization, cultural practices, and the control
of weeds, insects, disease and pests. 26 minutes.
SELECTING FRUIT AND SHADE TREES
HLA102 Video
If you select trees carefully, you’ll get years of pleasure and service from
them. This Video shows a wide variety of shade trees for various landscape
needs and soil conditions, and teaches you about fruit trees which can reward
your efforts with edible treats. Includes how fruit trees are developed
and grafted, caring for fruit trees, choosing locations for shade trees, factors
to consider, selecting shade trees and how trees are sized and sold. 56
minutes.
SUCCESS WITH BEDDING PLANTS: SELECTION,
INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE
HLA108 Video
Taped in the field, this video shares those “tricks of the trade” used by
national award-winning professionals. Special segments include:
plant selection and installation; fertilizer and watering guidelines; soil
preparation techniques; and pest and disease control. Reference guides are
included. 20 minutes. Also available in Spanish.
THE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE: ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
HLA110 Video
Comprehensive program covers design issues in plant groupings and selection to
promote water efficiency and micro-climate control. Shows how to utilize
the natural growth habits of plants to reduce energy needs. Illustrates
landscape grading to promote groundwater recharge and discourage erosion and
runoff. Discusses how to harvest the nutrient, energy, and water resources
of wastes for re-use in the landscape. 32 minutes.
XERISCAPE: APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING TO CONSERVE
WATER
HLA120 Video
Xeriscaping, a term created from the Greek root “Xeros” (for dry) and
“scape” (for vista), is a method of landscaping which helps to conserve
water, lower maintenance, reduce labor and save money.
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