Landscape Design, Installation, and Management

Landscape Design, Installation, and Management engages students with practical information and a highly visual approach. The award-winning authors address both the creative and hands-on aspects of landscaping, drawing on their experience as educators and practicing landscape designers to provide authoritative coverage. The text guides students to develop an understanding of green industry practices, safety, design principles, design processes, cultivation and selection of plants, the business side of landscaping, and landscape installation and management. Special attention is given to the requirements of state and national landscape competitions and events, which motivates students, encourages teamwork, and builds leadership skills.Diverse green industry careers are highlighted in the Career Connection feature throughout the text to provide students with examples of career paths taken by some of today's successful green industry professionals.Abundant STEM Connections, Hands-On activities, and instructional features throughout the text help students learn by doing.