Utah Agricultural Education
Utah Agricultural Education
I. Unit: Landscape Design Unit Instructor: Christensen Date: March 3, 2005
II. Goal: Students will learn the importance of xeriscaping in the landscape.
III. Objectives:
At the Completion of this Section the Student will be able to:
A. Describe the origins of the plants used in the landscape;
B. Identify the three ways landscape plants are sold;
C. List the four different factors related to selecting the proper plant;
D. Define and describe the purpose of Xeriscaping;
E. List the economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits of Xeriscaping;
F. Explain the seven principles of Xeriscaping;
G. Apply the principles of Xeriscaping to landscape design;
H. Identify twenty trees, shrubs, and ground covers- vines used in a Xeriscape.
IV. Interest Approach:
* Show a picture of the water cycle.
- Ask s’s, “What is this a picture of?
- What is the water cycle? How does it work?
- What types of plants grow in these different areas?
* Bring out a group of plants- pictures- which are used in a xeriscape. Ask the s’s, What do all these plants have in common?
V. Curriculum and Instruction:
Curriculum Instruction
|Describe the origins of the plants used in the landscape; |A1. Talk about, pictures. |
|Native plants-evolved naturally in local area. |OR |
|Exotic plants-introduced by man into an area. |A2. PowerPoint, Overhead |
|Naturalized plants-entered area as exotics, but escaped cultivation. | |
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|Identify the three ways landscape plants are sold; | |
|BR (bare-root): dug from nursery field, soil washed from roots. |B1. Pictures |
|B&B (balled and burlapped): dug from nursery with ball of soil around roots, wrapped with |OR |
|burlap and wire basket. |B2. Overheads, PP |
|C (containerized): grown and sold in metal, plastic, or wooden containers. | |
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|List the four different factors related to selecting the proper plant; | |
|Role Factors | |
|- architectural element: wall, ceiling, or floor | |
|- Engineering element: Problem solving | |
|- Climate control: filtered sunlight | |
|- Aesthetic: pleasing to the eye, fragrance |C1. Book |
|Hardiness Factors |OR |
|- USDA Hardiness Zone |C2. PP, Overheads |
|- Microclimate | |
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|Physical Factors: | |
|- Mature Size and Rate of Growth | |
|- Density of canopy, w/ and w/o leaves | |
|- Branching habit, thorns, type of root systems | |
|- leaf, flower, seasonal variation | |
|Cultural Factors: | |
|- Does the need constant pruning and training? | |
|- transplant easily? | |
|- Susceptible to disease? Insects? | |
|- Plants in the same area do they have the same requirements? | |
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|Define and describe the purpose of Xeriscaping; | |
|Xeriscape (zeer-escape) - used to describe techniques of landscaping that conserve water. | |
| |**Show pictures of those plants |
|List the economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits of Xeriscaping; |that have overgrown there area. ** |
|Saves water & money | |
|less fertilizer | |
|Less time mowing lawns | |
|Use of native plants | |
|Aesthetic designs | |
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|Explain the seven principles of Xeriscaping; | |
|Proper planning and design | |
|Soil analysis | |
|Appropriate plant selection | |
|Practical turf areas | |
|Efficient irrigation | |
|Mulching | |
|Appropriate maintenance |D1. Pictures/ Book |
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| |D2. PP., Overheads |
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|Apply the principles of Xeriscaping to landscape design; and | |
|Limit areas of lawn, use fescue blends, water 1x/week 6-8” deep. | |
|Group plants together with similar water requirements in sprinkler zones. |E1. Pictures, Book |
|Design water conservative irrigation systems. |OR |
|Water just to meet plant needs, preferably in the early morning. |E2. PP, Overheads |
|Do not water non-growing areas (decks, concrete, fences, etc.). | |
|Select drought tolerant and native plant species. | |
|Plant trees and shrubs to shade the ground, use water-retention rings. | |
|Plant windbreaks to protect plants from desiccation. | |
|Consider interior climate control to save energy for the home (place deciduous trees on south | |
|and west sides of house, use foundation plantings). | |
|Amend the soil with organic matter & apply 3-4” of mulch to planted beds. | |
| |F1. Pictures, Book |
|Identify twenty trees, shrubs, and ground covers- vines used in a Xeriscape. |OR |
| |F2 PP, Overheads |
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| |G1. Pictures, Book |
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| |G2. PP, Overheads |
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| |H1. Handout and show pictures of |
| |those they can choose from to use |
| |in their landscape (PH) |
V. Review & Evaluation:
Review:
- Using the objective sheet, go through and pick out questions and information that will be tested on.
Evaluation:
- Landscape Plan (100 pts), Project House
VI. Instructional Support
A. References
-Landscaping Principles and Practices, Jack E. Ingels
B. Teaching Aids and Equipment
- Overhead projector and/or computer projector.
- Board with chalk/marker.
C. Facilities
- Greenhouse classroom
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