MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR DISEASE ISSUES IN THE LANDSCAPE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
Landscape maintenance is a cut-throat business. The keys to success lie in minimizing costs, and creating successful plantings through careful planning, disease prevention and maintenance of a healthy environment. This course teaches the basics of disease management of landscape plantings, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully control the diverse world of landscaping.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in landscape plantings.
• Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of landscape plantings all within a
reasonable budget.
Lesson 1
Mapping
Key Pests
Annual Plantings
Long Term Plantings
Lesson 2
Disease/Pest Prevention
Transplanting
Lesson 3
Pre and Post Treatments
Biological Fungicides
Lesson 4
Symptoms
Fertilizers
Nutrients
Water
Lesson 5
Cold
Root Symptoms
Mulch
Lesson 6
Water Molds
Downy Mildew
Lesson 7
Soil Borne Pathogens
Southern Blight
Interrupted Water Flow
Leaf Spot
Lesson 8
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
Final Assessment
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