Basic Gardening Techniques—Lawns and Flowers
The best way to learn about plants and lawns is to grow them first hand. This practical course shows the novice, and the more experienced gardener how to establish a garden. It also allows the student to understand how plants work. This course covers all aspects necessary for the development of a successful garden.
Students in this course will study a range of topics that include:
- basic botanical principles
- soil composition
- plant biology and nutrition care and maintenance of tools soils
- diseases and pests
- the growing of lawns
- annuals
- perennials and bulbs
- general garden practices including: watering, mulching, composting, spraying and dusting; weeding, raising seedlings and transplanting.
Cost
$205.00
Duration
You have 6 months to complete this course, however you may complete it sooner.
Before you enrol
Before you enrol, it's important you download and read the Learning Network Queensland student guide. It contains important information about:
- fees
- recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- refunds
- appeal processes
- general student rules and guidelines.
Student guide for Learning Network Queensland. (PDF, 675 kB)
It's recommended you also read the TAFE Queensland student rules. (PDF, 125 kB)
How to enrol
You can enrol online, or visit your nearest centre.
You can enrol into this course at any time.
Further information
Need further information? Contact us.
Last updated: 24 December 2009
