Identification could include
- listing species by landscape-use category (i.e., shade trees, large conifers, ornamental trees, large and small shrubs, groundcovers, vines, ornamental grasses, herbaceous perennials, annuals, bulbs)
- identifying the benefits of native plants
- identifying plants from live samples, photos, and slides
- visiting nurseries and arboreta.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Under what conditions might groundcovers be a good choice?
- What are the disadvantages of using vines in a landscape?
- What characteristics must be considered when choosing plant species and cultivars for a landscape?
- How does location affect the types of plants selected?