April 28, 2009... Make the most of your yard with horticulture courses from Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development. A new series of courses begins in May.

Landscape Design – Introduction is designed for homeowners and professionals. It covers the basic principles of landscape design and how to analyze the site. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, May 11-18, from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $85. Landscape Design – Advanced covers designing hardscapes as well as costing out materials and labor. It is offered 6-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-15. Cost is $85.

Learn about lawn management from a different point of view in Holistic Lawn Management. Topics include fertilization, insect and disease control, irrigation and other facets of lawn maintenance. This course is offered 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Cost is $70.

Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs teaches you how to select, locate and grow these effective landscape elements. Class meets Wednesday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $70.

Got Trees? The Care and Nurturing of Trees covers tree anatomy and physiology, climate, and environmental factors for successful growth and nutrition. This course is offered 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 3-12. Cost is $110.

Courses are held at TTC’s Main Campus in North Charleston. To register and for more information, call 843-574-6152 or visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce.htm.