Title: Maintain the landscape using sustainable practices.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Maintaining the Landscape

Maintenance should include

- using native plants, when possible
- reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers
- designing tree placement to influence heating and cooling
- composting
- preventing runoff

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should one consider using native plants in the landscape?
- How can trees be planted to reduce home heating and cooling costs?
- What landscaping techniques could be used to prevent runoff?
- Why is it important to prevent runoff when designing a landscape?