|
Understanding plants & their needs
Basic functions of plant parts, understanding needs
of plants
Selecting locations for different type for trees,
shrubs, creepers, potted/ground plants, Seasonal/perennial
plants, Forcing plants to bloom.
Preparations for planting
Soil types, Implements, Watering methods
Filling pots/poly bags, making ground beds
Direct/transplanting/broadcasting methods of sowing
seeds.
Manures, Composts, Fertilizers
Organic manures: Farmyard manure, compost, green manure,
Fish/bone meal, oil cakes Chemical fertilizer : Simple
& compound fertilizers, Foliar fertilizers, micro
nutrients.
Trees & Shrubs
Trees/Shrubs suitable for different locations, flowering
type, decorative foliage type
Creepers & Hedge plants
Types of creepers, ramblers, hedges for security,
topiary
Hanging baskets & Orchids
Various types of hanging planters, filling up baskets,
use of moss/coir, suitable plants. Making moss-sticks,
Types of orchids, planting medium, humidity, special
needs.
Plant propagation methods
Sexual/vegetative propagation, Vegetative propagation
by cutting of branches, leaves & roots, air layering,
Wedge grafting, side grafting, veneer grafting, inarching,
budding
Bonsai
Bonsai types/styles, technique, suitable plants, containers,
planting medium, Training/wiring
Roses
Different types of roses, potted/ground rose plants,
Manure/fertilizer needs, pruning etc.
Kitchen garden & terrace garden
Seasonal/perennial vegetables, fruit plants
Green spices, medicinal plants
Lawns, Seasonal flowers, Cacti & Succulents,
Aquatic plants
Types of lawn grasses, other ground covers. Preparation
& maintenance ofImportant seasonal flowers, care
& needs
Easy growing cacti, succulent & aquatic plants,
special care & needs
Insects, pests, diseases & weeds
Insect pests, their prevention & control, some
beneficial insects, Common diseases, prevention &
control, Weeds prevention & control
Indoor gardening
Suitable plants, their special needs, growing plants
under artificial light
Flowering/foliage plants, Bottle gardens, tray landscapes
|
