Biology 120 - HORT: PLANTS IN THE LANDSCAPE

Identification, culture, and use of ornamental landscape plants including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, groundcovers, and tropicals. Topics include introduction to landscape design and maintenance, garden design history, and current issues such as invasive species and community gardening. Course requirements include two exams, and design and dinterpretive assignments in conjunction with the Smith College Botanic Garden. Laboratory (BIO 121) must be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 30.