Landscape Maintenance

1. General background: definitions and terms used in landscaping.
2. Elements of a landscape: buildings, houses, roads, parking areas, walkways and other structural elements, ornamental trees, ornamental shrubs, tree fruits, hedges, grassy areas and lawns, water fountains, ponds, small lakes, and streams, wild habitats, and others (tables, benches, small and large containers, flower beds, greenhouses).
3. Landscape plants: roles and functions. Types of landscape plants: a) ground covers, b) vines, c) dwarf shrubs, d) medium shrubs, e) large shrubs, f) small trees, g) medium trees, h) large trees, and i) grasses, bambues, and palms.
4. Requirements of landscape plants: a) environment, b) soils, c) nutrients, d) water, e) sunlight, f) plant management, and g) disease and pest control.
5. Selection of landscape plants. Installation and care of landscape plants.
6. Irrigation methods and irrigation equipment in landscape systems.
7. Tools and machinery used in landscape maintenance.
8. Residential maintenance.
9. Roads and parking areas maintenance.
10. Recreation area maintenance.
11. Soil erosion control.
12. Scheduling and record keeping of landscape activities.
13. Landscape design: exterior and exterior scapes

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