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Upcoming Event
Landscape / Lawn Short Course
Once again, the Lawn and Landscape Short Course will be held at the Belmont Recreation Center during the first week of December on Dec 02, 03, and 04 (Tuesday – Thursday).
Schedule
Tuesday, December 2
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Introduction (9:00)
Landscape Realities (9:15)
Plants for Success – these are plants that have proven themselves in Coastal Virginia; Central Virginia; Institutions and Parks
Henrico County Public Schools – Great example of combining turfgrass and non turfgrass areas
Tricks of the TradeKeeping Your Crew Focused on the Goal Dealing with Temperature Extremes Experiences with battery powered equipment (focus on large mowers)
Lunch (12:00)
Turfgrass Basics (12:45)
Soil Basics (3:00)
End (4:00)
Wednesday, December 3
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Transition Zone Challenges / Opportunities (8:30)
Common Landscaping Mistakes (9:30)
Tree Botany and Maintenance OR Tree Installation and Maintenance (10:30)
Lunch (12:00)
Stay Legal
Virginia Pesticide and Fertilizer Regulations (12:45)
What can we Expect in Virginia (1:15)
What is Happening in Other States and in Washington? (1:45)
Success With Trees – Essentials for lawn / landscape professionals (2:30)
End (4:00)
Thursday, December 4
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Successful Landscape Design and Implementation (8:30)
Weeds in the Landscape and Lawn (9:30)
Insects in the Landscape and Lawn (10:30)
Lunch (12:00)
Administrative Items (12:45)
Botany. So What? (1:00)
End (2:30)
