COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this course will evaluate the diversity of native annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, and woody plants suitable for use in landscapes in North America. Selection and maintenance characteristics will be discussed. The plants covered in this course tend to be less well known but are available in the industry. Students will learn landscape design principles, the process of planting design, and the preparation of planting plans.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Students in this course will evaluate the diversity of native annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, and woody plants suitable for use in landscapes in North America.
- Students will learn to build a portfolio of ideal native plants to use in landscapes.
- Students will gain knowledge in environmental site analysis, landscape design, and planting plans.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
Important Information
Students seeking academic credit should enroll in HORT 325.
Instructors
Kelly Curl
(970) 491-7283
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kelly.curl@colostate.edu
Kelly Curl is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and joined Colorado State University in 2010. Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Science and Mathematics from Villanova University and received her Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining academia, she extended her professional practice as an Associate with PWP Landscape Architecture, Inc. Her past national and international projects included the 9/11 National Memorial in NYC, the San Jose International Airport, the planning of Novartis Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, University of California in Merced, CA, and the Master Plan and new entry Cleveland Clinic Heart Center. Professor Curl’s present teaching experience includes Digital Methods and undergraduate design studios.
