Revised 1/2025

HRT 232 - Planting Design II (3 CR.)

Course Description

Applies landscape theory and principles of landscape drawing to the planning of large scale landscape designs for large scale projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course is designed to build upon the theories learned and skills developed in Planting Design I, applying them to large scale designs.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: HRI 231 Planting Design I.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Explain how landscape design on a large scale differs from that on a small scale.
• Describe different schools of thought in large scale landscape design.
• Select plants suited to specific landscape situations.
• Quickly and neatly draw landscape situations.
• Present a plan to a client.

Major Topics to Be Included

• How large scale design differs from small scale projects
• Areas of circulation
• Landscape plants for high-traffic settings
• Bidding on large projects
• Client interview

Optional Topics

Lab sessions give the student the opportunity to practice their design drawing skills.