PSE 325 - Turf and Grounds Management

Investigation of the science and practice of turf and grounds management in residential, commercial, and public landscapes. Topics include grass biology and identification, lawn establishment, turfgrass maintenance, site analysis and improvement, designing for effective maintenance, mulching and weed control, plant responses to pruning, and the ecological tension between native and managed landscapes. Lab activities will be conducted within the campus landscape.

General Education Requirements:

Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better is required in PSE 100 or BIO 200 or SFR 100.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

Credits: 3