The Use of Plants in Landscaping

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
L/617/1489
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
25 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcome 1:

Learners will produce a client guidance document that details how plants are named along with their features that aid identification for a range of common plants. Trees and shrubs used for landscaping purposes will need to be described in terms of the common forms used for gaining height and variety within an aesthetic landscape. Learners will identify a range of trees and shrubs using their scientific name with correct spelling and formatting

Learning Outcome 2:

Learner will assess the advantages and disadvantages of bare root plants verses containerised plants. Learners will plant a range of bare root trees and containerised woody plants to a commercial standard. Learners will create an immediate aftercare plan and seasonal maintenance schedule that could be understood and followed by the customer post landscaping works.

Aim

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with practical skills to identify and establish trees and shrubs suitable for the landscaped site

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about the trees and shrubs that are suitable for landscaping.

Bi-Nominal Planting System
• two names system
• scientific names, genus, cultivar
• species name, specific epithet
• examples using correct format

Morphological Plant Features
• comparative features, leaves, branches, colour, buds, twigs, bark
• fruiting
• vegetative (somatic) structures
• plant structure
• pattern of development
• examples


Landscaping Trees and Shrubs
• plants, ground cover, type, growth habit
• leaf drops
• life span
• temperature tolerance
• site preference
• height of cover required
• lighting conditions

• deciduous or evergreen

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the bi nominal plant naming system.

  • 1.2
    Explain the morphological features that aid plant identification.
  • 1.3

    Describe and identify 50 different trees and shrubs that can be used for landscaping purposes.

    Minimum 205 marks.

2.

Plant bare roots trees and containerised woody plants for a landscape site.

Plant Suitability

  • visit to nursery
  • assessment of stock
  • bare root and containerised
  • examples

Undertake planting

  • production of planting method statements
  • planting of a different range of shrubs, plants and trees in accordance with the methodology recommended for each type of species

Aftercare and Maintenance Plans

  • aftercare leaflets
  • maintenance plans

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Assess the suitability of bare root plants and containerised plants for seasonal planting

  • 2.2

    Plant a range of bare root trees and containerised woody plants to commercial standard.

  • 2.3

    Produce an immediate aftercare plan and seasonal maintenance schedule.