Amenity Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
This course covers the principles and practices associated with plant selection, establishment, care and maintenance for amenity horticulture purposes, including turf and arboriculture.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding native and exotic plants
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Aotearoa-New Zealand native plants and exotic plants in parks and gardens.
Hedges and shelter management
Show an understanding of hedges and shelter, and their establishment and maintenance.
Use of ground cover and climbing plants
Understand how ground cover plants, climbers, perennial and annual plants are used in Aotearoa-New Zealand gardens.
What You're Signing Up For
In this 15 credit course, students explore principles and practices associated with the selection, establishment, care, and maintenance of plants used in amenity horticulture such as parks and gardens. Topics include the use of native and exotic plants in New Zealand gardens, hedges and shelter establishment and maintenance, ground cover plants, climbers, and pruning techniques. The course requires previous study or experience in Plant Studies or Plant Husbandry as prerequisites.
Course Content
- Principles of plant selection for amenity horticulture
- Plant establishment techniques
- Care and maintenance of turf and arboriculture
- Use of Aotearoa-New Zealand native and exotic plants in parks and gardens
- Establishment and maintenance of hedges and shelter
- Use of ground cover, climbers, perennial and annual plants in gardens
- Good maintenance and pruning practices for select plant groups
What you need to know first
A minimum of 1 credit point(s) from Plant Studies, PLSC-21 or PLSC-21R
Or a minimum of 1 credit point(s) from Plant Husbandry, PLSC-24 or PLSC-24R
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Amenity horticulturist
Park and garden plant maintenance
Arboriculture assistant