
Indoor Landscaping
(University of Saskatchewan) * This is an online course.
This course covers both the theory and practice of indoor landscaping. Topics include: an overview of the indoor landscaping industry; basic design concepts; people/plant relationships and the function of plants in the indoor environment. Plant culture, maintenance and integrated pest management are discussed. The course concludes with a section on indoor landscaping as a business: preparation of cost estimates, budgeting, advertising, etc. You should be able to create, install and maintain a commercial indoor landscape on completion of this course.
Note: It is strongly advised that students complete Applied Botany and Soils for Horticulture before registering for Indoor Landscaping.
Required text: Hessayon, Houseplant Expert. Sterling Expert Books. ISBN: 978-0-903505-352. Approximate cost: $29.95 + GST.
To order textbook call the U of S bookstore at (306) 966-4476 or 1-888-214-8888 or order online at www.usask.ca/consumer_services/bookstore
THIS COURSE IS OFFERED IN TERM 1 ONLY.
Tuition: $595 (+ GST)