MODULE IN LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENCE NC II

DEDICATION Teaching is challenging in the current circumstances. We need to come up with new approaches and solutions that will enable us to significantly boost instruction while overcoming the challenges the pandemic presents. The typical face-to-face learning in the classroom is not permitted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the COVID-19 restriction and the unique environment of the students in the school or neighborhood, various learning delivery modalities were established to give schools options.

This created inconvenience and presented a new level of difficulty, particularly for teachers of skill-based subjects like Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E.), which depend more on the students' talents than their ability to process knowledge.

Despite being somewhat common, T.L.E. can occasionally be a challenging topic.

Because of this, teachers struggle to discover the simplest approach to teach the skills, particularly when there is no face-to-face training.

Having said that, I dedicate this module to all TLE teachers particularly the ones teaching Landscape Installation and Maintenance for their unwavering effort and tireless passion to continue serving even amidst the lack of learning resource. I hope this is helpful to you. Feel free to utilize it how you see fit for your purpose.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Introduction General Objectives What is this Module About?

How Do You Use the Module Pre-Assessment A (KWL Chart) Pre-Assessment B (Learning Goals/Targets) Lesson 1 (Introduction to Landscape Installation and Maintenance Activity 1 (Photo Collage) Activity 2 (Landscape Design) Post-Assessment A (Essay) Lesson 2 (Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies) Pre-assessment C (Matching Type) What to Know (Important Entrepreneurial Traits) Activity 3 (Word Puzzle) Activity 4 (My Techniques to Strengthen My PECS) Activity 5 (My Emoticon) Post-Assessment B (Matching Type) Post Assessment C (Multiple Choice) What to Reflect and Understand Lesson 3 Environment and Market (E&M) Pre-Assessment D (Multiple Choice) Key Concepts of Market Activity 6 (SWOT ANALYSIS Post Assessment D Glossary of Terms References

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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION (Landscape Installation and Maintenance) Grade 9 Introduction This learning module is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an individual in the field of landscaping in accordance with industry standards. It covers core competencies such as: perform site inventory and analysis, planning, site clearing and grubbing activities, perform rough grading operations, perform site preparation activities, install plants at designated locations as designed, install plant support, Trim and prune landscape plants, perform weeding and cultivation, apply fertilizer(nutrition), water plants, control and prevent plant pest and diseases, provide plant support, perform lawn-grass maintenance, perform re-planting activities and collect, dispose and utilize organic wastes.

It is composed of six lessons divided into sub-topics.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Landscaping Installation and Maintenance Lesson 2: Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies Lesson 3: Environment and Market Lesson 4: Landscape Installation Topic 1: Site Analysis and Inventory Sub-topics: • • • • •

Dimension of the Lot Topography Soil Analysis Directional Orientation Proximity to roads, public transportations, or waterways

Topic 2: Concept and Planting Plans As you go through the process of learning the module, gaining the knowledge and skills in Landscape Installation and Management, you will have the readiness to participate in any landscaping program of the government and promote economic progress to your community and the country.

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General Objectives: At the end of the module, you are expected to: • •

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Recognize PECs needed in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Recognize and understand the market in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Create new business ideas in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Draft and prepare a planting plan appropriate for the area.

Remove unwanted vegetation and debris according to instruction.

Protect trees designed to be retained according to standards.

Gather and dispose waste materials in accordance with environmental standards.

Perform rough site grading to achieve desired elevations or slopes.

Grade the site to drain surface water and shape the land.

Protect the newly graded site against disturbances and potential hazards.

Add amended soil/soil mix to cultivated land.

Inspect delivered plants based on the plant list planting plants based on the plant list or planting plan.

Lay out or stake out plants.

Apply/Install mulch Install plant guy Identify compacted soil Cultivate compacted soil Identify requirements of landscape plants.

Identify requirements for removal and replanting of landscape plants.

Segregate and process collected organic waste.

Use organic waste.

Perform post-disposal and utilization of organic waste.

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What Is This Learning Material About?

Landscape Installation and Maintenance NC II K to 12 Technology and Livelihood Education This learning material is composed of lessons which are divided to a main topic.

The main topics in each lesson are also divided into different sub-topics. Each lesson has the following parts.

Learning Objectives Content Standards Performance Standard Pre-Assessment Reading resources Instructional Activities Post Assessment

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To get the most from every module, you need to do the following: 1.Begin by reading and understanding the Learning Objective/s, Content and Performance Standards. These will tell you what you should know and be able to do at end of each module.

2. Find out what you already know by taking the Pretest. If you get 80% to 100% of the items correctly, you may proceed to next module. This means that you need to go through the Module because you already know what it is about. If you failed to get 80% to 100% correctly, go through the module and review especially those items which you failed to answer correctly.

3. Do the required Learning Activities. It begins with one or more Information Sheets. An information Sheet contains important notes or basic information that you need to know. After reading the Information Sheet, test yourself on how much you learned by means of the Self-check. Do not hesitate to go back to the Information Sheet when you do not get all test items correctly. This will ensure your mastery of basic information.

4. Demonstrate what you learned by doing what the Activity/ Operation/ Job Sheet directs you to do.

5. You must be able to apply what you have learned in another activity or in real life situation.

6. Accomplish the Scoring rubrics for you to know of how well you performed.

Each lesson also provides you with references and definitions of key terms for your guide. They can be of great help. Use them fully.

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Pre-Assessment

A. K-W-L Chart Direction: Provide information on what you already know in the first column.

State what you want to learn in the second column. Record what you have learned in the third column. Provide at least 5 information per column.

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B. Learning Goals/ Targets Having identified your strengths and areas for improvement, you are now ready to set your learning goals and target.

Now think further and write your goals and targets below.

GOALS (specific skill that you want to acquire) _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

TARGETS (specific things that you want to learn) _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

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Lesson 1. Introduction to Landscape Installation and Maintenance Introduction What is a Landscape?

Landscape is everything you can see when you look across an area of land, including hills, rivers,buildings,trees,andplants.(https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dicti onary/english/landscape) What is Landscaping?

Landscaping is the process of making a yard or other piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs (https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/landscaping).

Landscaping is a field that encompasses a great many possible careers; everything from trimming trees and planting flowers, to building garden structures and installing irrigation systems (https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/landscaper/).

Landscaping is a general term that refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of a land. It is the art and science of designing and managing the outdoor space to create an environment that is highly suitable to the biological and physiological well-being of man. As a science, landscaping involves technical knowledge for the selection, arrangement, and growing of plants. As an art, it requires skills for sculpturing the biological and nonbiological materials into a single and beautiful living ecosystem.( https://www.pinoybisnes.com/money-makingbusiness-ideas/starting-a-landscaping-business/) What is a Landscaper?

A landscaper is someone who earns a living by adjusting earth and water for it to become more aesthetically pleasing. Someone trained in landscaping might primarily work to improve upon an existing garden layout, or they might work in one of the more specialized areas of landscaping.

Source: ( https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/landscaper/) Concept of Landscaping A landscape installation in your property is much like adding an addition to your home-only on the outside. Landscape installation are designed to accent the exterior of the home much like paint or other decorative elements such as a brick or siding.

Most landscape installation involve adding or creating new landscape plantings around the foundation of the home or other areas of the landscape. Landscape installation service typically include bed preparation, ornamental plantings, including annuals and perennials, shrubs, and sometimes, specimen trees, such as Japanese maples or Hollies.

Prior to planting, many landscapers work the existing soil with amendments such as compost, expanded shale, and sand to improve drainage, pH values, and soil condition. Once the soil has been prepared, plant material is installed, and then topdressed with hardwood mulch for weed suppression, moisture conservation, and the

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prevention of soil erosion. Pest-control/prevention treatments may also be included.

Some installations include hardscape materials such as landscape boulders, special mulches statuary, or a water feature such a fountain or dry riverbed.

Landscaping has become a popular phenomenon these days. Many commercial establishments such as restaurants and shopping malls utilize a welldefined landscape to attract customers. Households with spacious front and backyard establish landscapes to beautify their homes. Even theme parks, memorial parks, and golf courses utilize plants in their landscapes to make their surroundings aesthetically tasteful.

Importance of landscaping Landscapes and features are important because they contribute significantly to our well-being and quality of life. They provide the broader context within which we live our lives. Living within aesthetically pleasing and culturally meaningful landscapes enhances our sense of wellbeing.

IMPOR T A N C E OF LA N D SC A PES Economic

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Tourism Branding Attracting Investment Attracting Residents Productive Capacity

Quality of Life Spiritual Renewal Sense of Place and Identity Cultural Values Historical Linkages

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Promotes: Indigenous Habitats Regeneration Conservation

Landscapes play an important economic role in directly supporting the tourism.

High quality landscapes can strengthen local economies by attracting residents and investment to an area, as well as tourists. Rural landscapes support a range of primary production activities such as farming, forestry, and horticulture.

People value different landscapes for different reasons. Some landscapes are appreciated for their high aesthetic natural values. Other landscapes are appreciated for their unique or special character which has arisen from the interaction of natural and human influences over time. Such landscapes can become an integral part of the identity of local communities. They provide a strong sense of belonging to ‘our place’ for residents and regular visitors alike. Just like the Ifugao Rice Terraces, which epitomize the absolute blending of the physical, socio-cultural, economic, religious, and political environment. Indeed, it is a living cultural landscape of unparalleled beauty. The Ifugao Rice Terraces are the priceless contribution of Philippine ancestors to humanity. Built 2000 years ago and passed on from generation to generation, the Ifugao Rice Terraces represent an enduring illustration of an ancient civilization that surpassed various challenges and setbacks posed by modernization.

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What is a Landscape Plan?

A landscape design is like a floor plan for an outdoor area. Like a floor plan, a landscape design creates a visual representation of a site using scaled dimensions.

Landscape plans include natural elements like flowers, trees, and grass as well as man-made elements such as lawn furniture, fountains, and sheds. Landscape designs may also include overlays for irrigation and lighting.

Landscape designs are primarily used to plan the layout for an outdoor area whether it be a personal garden plan for your home or a commercial plan for a business or community area. They are also useful as a reference when there is a need for new installation or repair or when planning an outdoor event.

Creating a landscape plan can also aid in the decision-making process for selecting materials. It also gives the property owner and landscape contractor better tools for cost estimation, helping to ensure the project can be completed within budgetary constraints.

How to make a Landscape Plan?

Create the outline. A landscape plan begins with a broad overview of the project area. This is your basic outline to which you can slowly add elements.

Decide on the area to be depicted in the diagram.

This may be difficult due to the open nature of an outside area, but the landscape design should illustrate only the area that is subject to the landscaping. Begin by drawing boundaries of the area. It might be the edge of a garden, the end of the yard, a fence, or any other area beyond which the landscape plan is no longer pertinent.

Add existing features. Add any rocks, waterways, buildings, poles, slopes, etc. that cannot or will not be moved during the landscaping process. Be sure to use the correct symbols and colors for these as well. In the end this aid in the imagination of the area when it is complete. You may also want to note 8

North on your design to help you understand how the sun and shadows may change the landscape.

Create ground cover if needed. Fill in the area with the appropriate type or types of groundcover (such as grass or asphalt) that will be installed. Apply textures for a more accurate depiction of these areas.

Add new landscape design elements. Add plant life such as shrubbery, trees, and flowers and draw in walkways and stairs. Add any lawn furniture, pools, sheds, gazebos, buildings, and fountains that you plan to install.

Selecting Plants for Landscape Without a doubt, plants are the foundation of our outdoor environment. The diversity of plant species and the multitude of cultivars, hybrids and varieties make for creative and appealing landscape compositions. There are several reasons for choosing plants for the landscape. We may be attracted to their ornamental appeal or call upon them to serve a specific function or purpose in the landscape, such as providing a screen, blocking unwanted views, or stabilizing a soil bank. Others may be selected because of their ability to adapt to poor soils or simply for the ease of subsequent care.

Generally, when horticulturists are asked about plants, responding is not as simple as blurting out a few names. Plant selection is an organized process that examines several factors: function, aesthetics, site adaptability and management.

1. Function or purpose defines the reason for using a plant. Looking good certainly justifies a selection, but the value of a plant may go far beyond aesthetic appeal. Function guides the selection of a plant type, such as tree, shrub, or perennial for a specific space. Plants are packaged in many ways – their aesthetic qualities are as diverse as the species we must choose from. Plant aesthetic qualities include the overall habit or shape of the plant and its foliage, flowers, fruit, and bark. The combinations of plant forms, foliage, flowers, fruit, and bark can result in creative, artistic displays.

2. Aesthetics or curb appeal tends to be the most notable quality of a landscape. The success or failure of a landscape is often judged on the visual quality of the plants.

Aesthetics starts with the plant type and the size of the designated planting area. All plants will take up space, some more so than others. To ensure the integrity of the planting we must plan accordingly and identify the 9

amount of space we want or will allow the plants to cover. The size of the available space influences the type of plant we select. Each plant type sparks an image, some large, some small.

3. Site adaptability is the relationship between the needs of the plant and the environmental and soil conditions on the property and/or the designated planting area. It ultimately determines whether a plant will perform to expectations. If the plant is unable to establish and resume vigorous growth after planting, it is not likely to exhibit the aesthetic qualities that led to its selection. “Don’t fight the site” – either let the site conditions guide selection or be prepared to modify the site (soils, drainage, microclimate) to accommodate the plant introductions.

Soil type influences aeration, water retention, drainage and nutrient holding capacity. Sandy soils are noted for their drainage and low nutrient-holding capacity. Loams are often considered the best soils for plant growth and development because of their adequate aeration, drainage and nutrient levels. Clays are suspect for poor aeration and drainage problems. Knowing your soil type and its benefits and liabilities will aid in identifying the right plant for your site.

4. Management. Maintenance practices within the landscape contribute to its overall appeal. The visual quality of the landscape can fall short if horticultural practice does not fall in line with plant needs. We must be realistic in determining the level of maintenance that we are willing to administer and adjust our plant selection accordingly. There is no such thing as a maintenance-free landscape, but low-maintenance landscapes are possible.

Well, getting plants for your landscape is not about beauty. You must think of these green fellows on how they can live in your area. Also, you must make sure that they are well taken care of. After choosing your plants, it is time to design your garden.

Principles of Design 8 Basic Principles of Landscape Design The basic principles of landscape design are those things which influence the way in which the components are used. For example, the over-riding principle in Chinese gardens is unity – between rocks, plants, and water. For Le Notre, a famous 17th Century French designer, a particularly important principle was that of symmetry, while for Capability Brown, an influential 18th century English landscaper, the most important principle was for landscapes to be natural in appearance. Ground form, structures and plants all need to be organized into a pleasing composition of spaces to satisfy the principles chosen by the designer with an emphasis to suit the client.

Some of the principles which can be used are discussed below: 1.Unity Unity is achieved by grouping and placing or arranging in such a way that several individual components appear to have a sense of oneness. A desirable appearance needs to be achieved from all points of view. A repetitive pattern can be used to create unity. For example, if you are placing rocks in the garden, use the same 10

type of rock throughout the garden, rather than an assortment of rocks with varying shapes, colors, and textures.

2. Balance Balance is simply a sense of equality. There are two types of balance in design: symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. In symmetrical balance, two sides of the landscape are identical while in asymmetrical balance, the landscape composition is balanced using different elements and objects which have almost similar imaginary weight.

3. Contrast and Harmony Contrast helps highlight certain elements in your design, while harmony helps elements in a landscape composition look unified. Contrasting elements draw the viewer’s attention when they are placed next to each other. Contrast and harmony are achieved by the juxtaposition of any elements of art or using complementary colors side by side.

4. Color Color gives your landscape design the dimension of real life. Warm colors (e.g. red and orange) seem to advance towards you, making an object seem closer. While cool colors like blues and greens seem to move away from you. Blues and greens are used to create perspective.

5. Transition Transition is simply a gradual change. Transition in a landscape design is illustrated by gradually varying the plant size or the color intensity. Transition can also be applied to texture, foliage shape and size of different elements.

6. Line Line is the mother of all elements in landscape design. Lines are used almost everywhere including creating beds, entryways, walkways, texture, and perspective.

Lines are also used to give an illusion of depth and distance.

7. Proportion Proportion refers to the size of an element in relation to the other. Among the 8 principles of landscape design, this is the most obvious one but still needs a little planning and thought. One must ensure that all the elements in a landscape design have proper proportions.

8. Repetition Repetition is related to unity. It is good to have several elements and forms in a garden, but repeating the same elements gives your design various expressions.

Too many objects that are not related can make your design look unplanned and cluttered. Also, do not overuse an element since overusing an element can make your design feel boring, uninteresting, and monotonous.

With these 8 basic principles of landscape design designing a landscape can be a nice way of unleashing your creativity. Utilizing, colors, contrast, and lines all can help influence the design of your landscape

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WHAT TO PROCESS: Activity 1. Photo Collage Direction: Cut 5 photos of landscape examples from magazines, newspapers, old covers or print outs from the internet. Paste the cutout photos below and label it with the landscape name. Also indicate the importance of each landscape pasted.

Example: Banaue Rice Terraces sss

Importance: Epitomize the absolute blending of the physical, socio-cultural, religious, and political environment of the Ifugao tribe.

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WHAT TO PROCESS: Activity 2. My Landscape Design Direction: Draw your own landscape plan/design. Take into consideration the 8 Basic Principles of Design. Be as Creative as you can. Keep it neat and clean. Also indicate the importance of each landscape picture pasted. (50 pts.).

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Extra sheet of A4 size bond paper Any coloring material Pencil or ball pen

CRITERIA Descriptors Neatness Balance and Proportion Artistry with relevance to the use of lines, transition, repetition, and unity of objects used in the design Contrast and harmony in the choice of color Total:

Points 5 10 25 15 50

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Post-Assessment Essay Direction: Answer the following questions in a minimum of 150 words. Refer to the given rubric to be guided in making your essay. Use an extra sheet of A4 bond paper for your answer.

1. How does the principles of design help in making a good landscape?

2. Upon making your own landscape plan/design in activity 2, what are the struggles/ errors you had encountered? How did you overcome those?

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY Criteria Focus/main point

4 Points The essay poorly addresses the topic and includes irrelevant ideas Provides little or no support for the main point.

6 Points The essay is focused on the topic and includes few loosely related ideas Supports main point with some underdeveloped reasons and/or examples.

8 Points The essay is focused on the topic and includes relevant ideas

Little or no organization of ideas to build an argument.

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Organizes ideas to build an argument

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10 Points The essay is focused, purposeful, and reflects clear insight and ideas Persuasively supports main point with welldeveloped reasons and/or examples Effectively organizes ideas to build a logical, coherent argument Effective and creative use of elements of style to enhance meaning

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Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation throughout with very few errors Distinctive experimentation with language and usage to enhance concepts Applies higher order thinking and creative skills to relay complex ideas.

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Lesson 2. Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) Have you ever thought of running your own business? Entrepreneurship has brought great success to some, but it’s not a career part for all. Do you think you can handle the stress and hard work that go with running a small business enterprise? The key to succeed in a small business enterprise is your entrepreneurial ability to produce the desired results. Before embarking on your first business, it’s worth spending some time evaluating you own preparedness for entrepreneurship. Try to examine your own personality and compare it with the Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) of a successful entrepreneur. Ask yourself if you are ready to enter the world of business. If your answer is yes, take this reminder: “Successful entrepreneurs continuously develop and improve your PECs”.

Content Standard The learner demonstrates understanding on the underlying of one’s personal Competences and skills (PECs) in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Performance Standard The learner recognizes his/her Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills (PECs) and prepares an activity plan that aligns with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Learning Objectives: LO 1. Recognizes Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills (PECs) needed in Landscape Installation and Maintenance 1.1. Assess one’s PECSs: Characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits 1.2. Assess practitioner’s characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skill, traits 1.3. Compare one PECSS with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur 1.4. Align one’s PECSS with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur

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Hello there! Are you ready to assess yourself to become a successful Hi entrepreneur in the future? As honesty as you could, please answer the preassessment below.

Pre-Assessment C.Matching Type Directions: In Column A are lists of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Draw a line from the items in Column A that connects with the correct definition of terms listed in Column B. Column A 1. Hardworking 2. Self-confident 3. Profit-Oriented 4. Goal-Oriented 5. Persistent 6. Responds to feedback 7. Willing to listen 8. Committed 9. Reliable and has integrity 10. Risk-taker

Column B a. Ability to set realistic targets. b. Interest in money generation. c. Belief in oneself to succeed. d. Working diligently and industriously. e. Being able to listen to the advice of others. f. Obtaining useful feedback and advice from others. g. Being patient and strives to achieve the goal. h. Ability to take measured or calculated risks. i. Being honest, fare and trustworthy. j. A major priority in the entrepreneur’s life.

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What to Know?

Important Entrepreneurial Traits The following are the fundamental characteristics of an entrepreneur: 1. Hard working: If you are determined to run your own business you must concentrate on your work either as a producer or seller. The success of your business depends on how much time and effort you will spend on it.

2. Self- Confidence: You must have a strong faith in your ability despite the problems that you may encounter along the way.

3. Future-Oriented: Once you enter in a line of business, you must understand that you are in a non-stop contract. It may take several years to build up a business to a reasonable standard. The goal of most successful businesspeople is to build a secure job with a stable income based on their ability.

4. Profit-Oriented: When you enter into the world of business, obviously, you are looking for income because you know that this will be your bread and butter not only for you but also for you family. Therefore, you must see to it that the business can generate income. Another plan of action is to expand your own business using generated income.

5. Goal- Oriented: An entrepreneur is forward looking. You must have an advanced preparation for your business. You must set a long-term goal for the activities that are needed, an extensive preparation for the production process and procedures that you need to go through to acquire, human and non-human resources. Everything in your business will have to be set clearly, organized, and well-planned depending on the goal you want to achieve.

6. Persistence: Differences in opinion and judgment. Your opponent can be a part of the rejection on what you intend to do for your endeavor. As an entrepreneur, you must be firm, strong-willed, and stick to follow what you believe is the best.

7. Copes with Failure: “Learn from your mistakes.” As an entrepreneur, you must learn how to deal with the frustrations and failures. Instead, turn these into productive learning experiences.

8. Responds to Feedback or Open to Feedback: You must be concerned to know how well you are doing and keep track of your performance. You must obtain useful feedback and advice from others.

9. Takes the Initiative: A successful entrepreneur takes the initiative. You must put yourself in a position where you, personally, are responsible for the failure or success of your business.

10. Shows Willingness to Listen: Take time to listen to the advice, suggestions, and recommendations of fellow entrepreneurs. It will help your business grow.

11. Set your Own Standards: This involves developing and using logical, stepby-step progress, and switching to successful strategies. To be a successful entrepreneur, you must take into consideration that sales and production depend on your own standards.

12. Copes with Uncertainty: Pursue your vision to be a successful entrepreneur. You should know how to handle unusual events that may 17 6

13. happen in the business. These include problems in managing the workers, the delivery of goods and services, and the demand and production. You must be patient in dealing with these uncertainties.

14. Shows commitment: You should know that in your business, personal needs, attachment to your friends, families, and relatives are set aside. You must separate the money for your business from the amount that you need to spend for personal obligations and lifestyle.

15. Builds on Strengths: Successful businesspeople base their work on strengths. Use your manual skills, and knowledge in creating products or services. Also use your knowledge in trade and industry, and the ability to make and use a wide network of contacts to build your business.

16. Reliable and has Integrity: An entrepreneur must build a good reputation and must possess the courage to do the right thing. Do what you say, walk your talk, be loyal, and be fair in dealing with the subordinates and costumers.

17. Risk-Takers: Risk sometimes cannot be anticipated. When misfortunes happen, consider these as challenges. Work them out and set a good alternative. Risks may result to loss of your business or even bankruptcy.

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WHAT TO PROCESS: Activity 4. My Techniques to Strengthen My PECs Direction: From the given graphic organizer (spider web) below, write at least 8 techniques on how you could strengthen your own PECs. Write the PECs you feel you still need to focus on to strengthen it. (16 pts.)

Note: Do not copy the given example. Use it as a guide only.

Example: Self-confidence

Set myself up to win

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WHAT TO PROCESS: Activity 5: My Emoticon Direction: Choose 5 among the listed Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies.

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B. Matching Type Directions: In Column A are lists of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Draw a line from the items in Column A that connects with the correct definition of terms listed in Column B. Column A 1. Reliable and has integrity 2. Risk taker 3. Hard working 4. Self-confident 5.Committed 6. Willing to listen 7.Persistent 8. Goal Oriented 9. Profit Oriented 10.Respond to Feedback

Column B a. Ability to set realistic targets. b. Interest in money generation. c. Belief in oneself to succeed. d. Working diligently and industriously. e. Being able to listen to the advice of others. f. Obtaining useful feedback and advice from others. g. Being patient and strives to achieve the goal. h. Ability to take measured or calculated risks. i. Being honest, fare and trustworthy. j. A major priority in the entrepreneur’s life.

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C.Multiple Choice Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provide.

Mr. Maniego wants to open his own landscaping service shop. He knows that his personal entrepreneurial competencies re insufficient to ensure a successful operation of the business he has in mind. Your answer to the questions below will help in developing his PECs. ____________1. Which of the following is not considered as a characteristic of an entrepreneur? a. Copes with failure b. Opportunity seeker

c. Dependent d. Persistent

____________2. What PECs must he possess if there are customers who complain about the quality of his output. a. Hardworking b. Versatile

c. Patient d. All of the above

____________3. If he wants to ensure a profitable business operation, what characteristic will he maintain? a. Committed b. Goal Oriented

c. Futuristic d. Opportunity seeker

____________4. Mr. Maniego follows the advice of a friend to be flexible especially if he intends to open a retail business. What PECs does Mr. Maniego demonstrate? a. Open to feedback b. Reliable and has integrity

c. Persistent d. Self-confident

____________5. He tells Jacob, his best friend that he has a strong will and does not give up in finding a solution to a business problem. What PECs does Mr. Maniego demonstrate? a. Hard work b. Risk-taking

c. Persistence d. Self-confidence

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What to REFLECT and UNDERSTAND?

Guidelines on how to strengthen your own PECs 1.

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React positively to criticisms and be open to feedback.

Always demonstrate positive attitude to achieve a desired goal.

Always project strong and well-balanced behavior.

Always exercise the assertive style in your work environment.

Avoid being too passive and too aggressive.

Do not let anyone worsen your business life.

Prioritize your business goal rather than your personal goal to become a successful entrepreneur.

8. Acquire specific skills for creating and maintaining a conducive work.

Lesson 3. Environment and Market (E&M) There are many advantages to running a lawn care or landscaping service.

You are master of your own destiny, and you can devote as much or as little time to the business as you want. You have a short commute to work if you are based in your own community. You can work at your own pace and at virtually any time during regular daylight hours. You also can enjoy the fresh air, get a good cardiovascular workout, and bulk up your muscles.

Content Standard The learner demonstrates understanding of environment and market in Landscape Installation and Maintenance.

Performance Standard The learner independently creates a business vicinity map reflective of potential Landscaping market within the province.

Lesson Objectives: LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in Landscape Installation and Maintenance 1.1. Identify the players/competitors within the province LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/market in Landscape Installation and Maintenance 2.1. Identify the profile of potential customers 2.2. Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis 2.3. Conduct consumer/market analysis LO 3. Create new business ideas in landscaped Installation and Maintenance business by using various techniques

3.1. Explore ways of generating business idea from one's own characteristics/attributes 24 3.2. Generate business ideas using product innovation from irritants, trends, and emerging needs 3.3. Generate business ideas using Serendipity Walk TLE

Pre-Assessment D Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Before putting up a landscaping business, Eleazer studies the population in his immediate community. What is the reason for doing this? a. to determine whom to sell his products and service b. to identify his would be “suki” c. to predict his biggest buyer d. to select his favorite costumers 2. Lawrence plans to establish a landscaping business in their locality. Which of the following will help him determine a successful plan for setting up his business? a. Checking for similar business to avoid competition. b. Conducting a SWOT analysis. c. Getting feedback on the quality of service. d. Conducting a survey of consumer associations.

3. Which of the following should be considered first by a prospective entrepreneur in starting up a landscaping business? a. Prospective clients b. Marketing offers c. Landscaping rates d. Marketing campaign 4. What does SWOT analysis stand for? a. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats b. Sales, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats c. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Tricks d. Sales, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Tricks 5. Which of the following is unnecessary reason to conduct a SWOT analysis? a. To know who will patronize the possible business b. To determine the necessity of the product goods or services to be offered. c. To analyze and scan the potential environment, study marketing strategies of competitors. d. To make things complex and overanalyze probable business loss.

25 WHAT TO KNOW? Topic . Key Concepts of Market Perhaps you have enough experience or skills on landscaping, and you want to establish your own business. Or it could be that landscaping is a hobby that you like and with the many appreciations that you hear from those who see your result, you feel that it is time to make money out of this hobby and help other people make a nice- and good-looking lawn or garden too.

Setting up a landscaping business may not be as difficult as the other medium or large-scale businesses but you still need to exert an effort and follow some procedures to make sure that you will end up successful in this venture.

Step 1 – List down your prospective clients. If you do not have contacts yet, you can go around the community and see who is in need of your service. You can inform people you know about your new business. You can prepare flyers as your information dissemination campaign and write your contact details so they can immediately get in touch if they have a need for the service.

Step 2 – Research on the landscaping rates in the area and use these as a basis of the fees for your service. You can lower down the fee as your introductory or launch offer, and you can increase the rate when you already have an established name and clientele.

Step 3 – Start presenting marketing offers to promote your business.

You can give discounts for those who can refer clients. You can also offer free estimates and consultations as a come on and use your selling skills to close the deal. Even if the need is not immediate, you can note down a date when the prospective client is ready to have the work done and call him back or visit him when the time comes.

Step 4 – Conduct intensive marketing campaign. Promote service not just to your community but in other places for a wider coverage. You can also have your business listed in the local newspapers and service directories.

With the above steps, it will be easy for you to establish your own landscaping business. You just need to make sure that you have the necessary permit to run the business as this is an important legal requirement. With this and all the steps mentioned above, you can end up being successful in the business.

Topic 2. SWOT Analysis When engaging to a business, you should analyze and scan the potential environment, study the marketing process and strategies of your competitors.

Analyze the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats in your environment to ensure that the product/goods and services you are planning to offer will be patronized within the easy reach of your target market/consumers.

Bear in mind these simple rules for a successful SWOT analysis • Be realistic in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your business when conducting SWOT analysis • • • • •

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SWOT analysis should distinguish between where your business is today, and where it could be in the future.

SWOT should always be specific. Avoid any grey areas.

Always apply SWOT in relation to your competitor, that is, better than or worse than your competitor.

Keep your SWOT short and simple. Avoid complexity and over analysis SWOT is subjective

WHAT TO PROCESS Activity 6. SWOT ANALYSIS Direction: Conduct a mini survey in your immediate community. Gather all information you can get about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Treats for a possible landscape business and jot it down in the respective column below.

STRENGHTS

WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES

TREATS

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Post- Assessment D Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What does SWOT analysis stand for? e. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats f. Sales, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Treats g. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Tricks h. Sales, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Tricks 2. Before putting up a landscaping business, Eleazer studies the population in his immediate community. What is the reason for doing this? e. to determine whom to sell his products and service f. to identify his would be “suki” g. to predict his biggest buyer h. to select his favorite costumers 3. Which of the following is unnecessary reason to conduct a SWOT analysis? e. To know who will patronize the possible business f. To determine the necessity of the product goods or services to be offered. g. To analyze and scan the potential environment, study marketing strategies of competitors. h. To make things complex and overanalyze probable business loss.

4. Lawrence plans to establish a landscaping business in their locality. Which of the following will help him determine a successful plan for setting up his business? e. Checking for similar business to avoid competition. f. Conducting a SWOT analysis. g. Getting feedback on the quality of service. h. Conducting a survey of consumer associations.

5. Which of the following should be considered first by a prospective entrepreneur in starting up a landscaping business? e. Prospective clients f. Marketing offers g. Landscaping rates h. Marketing campaign

28 Glossary of Terms Circulation- vehicle and pedestrian movements in, through and around the site.

Consider the timing of these movements, and duration of heavier patterns. Future traffic and road developments should also be considered.

Climate- all climatic information such as rainfall, snowfall, wind directions, temperatures, sun path, all considered during the different times of the year.

Dimension of the Lot- an accurate scale drawing of the boundaries, buildings, and placement of permanent landscape elements.

Direct survey - is when a person on the ground uses surveying equipment, such as levels and clinometers, to directly measure the location and elevation of the land.

Equator- is a horizontal line drawn around the middle of the Earth that is the same distance from the North Pole and the South Pole. The equator has a latitude of 0 degrees.

Human and cultural aspects- the cultural, psychological, behavioral, and sociological aspects of the surrounding neighborhood. Activities and patterns, density, population, ethnic patterns, employment, income, values and so on.

Indirect survey - Remote areas may be mapped using indirect methods. These methods include satellite pictures, images taken from planes, radar, and sonar (underwater).

Landscape- is everything you can see when you look across an area of land, including hills, rivers, buildings, trees, and, plants.

Landscaper is someone who earns a living by adjusting earth and water for it to become more aesthetically pleasing. Someone trained in landscaping might primarily work to improve upon an existing garden layout, or they might work in one of the more specialized areas of landscaping.

Landscaping- is the process of making a yard or other piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs.

-is a field that encompasses a great many possible careers; everything from trimming trees and planting flowers, to building garden structures and installing irrigation systems -is a general term that refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of a land. It is the art and science of designing and managing the outdoor space to create an environment that is highly suitable to the biological and physiological well-being of man.

Landscape design -is like a floor plan for an outdoor area. Like a floor plan, a landscape design creates a visual representation of a site using scaled dimensions.

29 Landforms- can include anything that physically impacts the area. Examples include mountains, hills, valleys, lakes, oceans, rivers, cities, dams, and roads.

Latitude - Latitude gives the north/south position of a location in reference from the equator.

Longitude - Longitude gives the east/west position of a location. Longitude is generally measured in degrees from the Prime Meridian.

Location- where the site is situated Man-made features-existing buildings, walls surrounding vernacular, setbacks, materials, landscape scale.

Natural physical features- actual features of the site such as trees, rocks, topography, rivers, ponds, drainage patterns.

Road landscaping-is that branch of landscape planning which aims at aligning roads in a visually aesthetic manner.

Sensory- this addresses the visual, audible, and tactile aspects of the site, such as views, noise and so on. These again should be considered in time frames and a positive or negative factor can be attributed to the condition.

Site Analysis- a brief description of your property, listing its assets and liabilities by area, as well as environmental factors that may affect a final design (i.e. sun angle, wind direction, pleasant views, unpleasant views).

Soil analysis- is a set of various chemical processes that determine the amount of available plant nutrients in the soil, but also the chemical, physical and biological soil properties important for plant nutrition, or "soil health".

Soil test- is a laboratory analysis that extracts the plant available nutrients from the soil sample and measures them.

Topography- is the study of the land surface. It lays the underlying foundation of a landscape.

- refers to mountains, valleys, rivers, or craters on the surface.

- comes from the Greek words’ “topo” for “place” and “graphia” for ‘writing”.

It is closely related to geodesy and surveying which are concerned with accurately measuring the land surface.

Topographical map-shows the physical features of the land.

Utilities- Any electricity, gas, water, sewer, and telephone services that are situated in or near the site, along with distances, depths, and materials.

Zoning and size- dimensional considerations such as boundaries, easements, height, restrictions or covenants, council related information, future urban development plans.

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