Course: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE (2+1)

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Topic 1
HISTORY, IMPORTANCE AND SCOPE OF GARDENING
- History of gardening in India Page
- Gardening during Mughal era Page
- Gardening during British era Page
- Gardening during post-independence period Page
- Scope of ornamental gardening and landscaping Page
- References Page
- Question. 1 Quiz
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Topic 2
POPULAR GARDENS IN INDIA
Topic 3
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GARDENING
- Introduction Page
- Balance Page
- Proportion Page
- Unity Page
- Vista Page
- Prospect Page
- Restraint Page
- Rhythm Page
- Harmony Page
- Movement or mobility Page
- Surprise Page
- Skyline Page
- Scale Page
- Space Page
- References Page
- Questions.3 Quiz
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Topic 4
TYPES OF GARDENS: FORMAL AND INFORMAL GARDENS
- Formal style Page
- Informal style Page
- Reference Page
- Question.3 Quiz
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Topic 5
GARDEN STYLES - I : HINDU TYPE GARDENS (VANAMS), NATURAL GARDEN, WILD GARDEN
- Hindu type of gardens Page
- Tabovanam Page
- Brindavanam Page
- Asokavanam Page
- Nandavanams Page
- Natural gardening during Indus and Harappan civilizations Page
- Wild garden Page
- References Page
- Questions.1 Quiz
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Topic 6
GARDEN STYLES - II : MUGHAL GARDENS, PERSIAN GARDENS, ITALIAN GARDENS, FRENCH GARDENS, ENGLISH GARDENS, JAPANESE GARDENS
Topic 7
CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS BASED ON UTILITIES
- TREES Page
- SHRUBS Page
- FLOWERING ANNUALS Page
- BULBOUS ORNAMENTALS Page
- CLIMBERS AND CREEPERS Page
- References Page
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Topic 8
COMPONENTS AND FEATURES OF LANDSCAPING - I :PLANT COMPONENTS
- Lawn Page
- Shrubbery Page
- Flower beds and borders Page
- Rockery Page
- Carpet beds Page
- Topiary Page
- Trophy Page
- Hedges Page
- Edges Page
- References Page
- Questions. 8 Quiz
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Topic 9

COMPONENTS AND FEATURES OF LANDSCAPING - II :NON-PLANT COMPONENTS
- Arches Page
- Pergolas Page
- Trellises Page
- Islands Page
- Garden walls Page
- Garden fences Page
- Foot paths Page
- Roads Page
- Arbours Page
- Bridges Page
- Garden adornments Page
- References Page
- Question. 9 Quiz
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Topic 10
SPECIAL TYPES OF GARDENS - I : ROOF GARDEN, SUNKEN GARDEN, VERTICAL GARDEN, TERRACE GARDEN
- 1. ROOF GARDEN Page
- 2. SUNKEN GARDEN Page
- 3. VERTICAL GARDEN Page
- 4. TERRACE GARDEN Page
- References Page
- Question. 10 Quiz
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Topic 11
SPECIAL TYPES OF GARDENS - II : WATER GARDEN, BOG GARDEN, SHADE GARDEN, ROCK GARDEN
- 1. WATER GARDEN Page
- 2. BOG GARDEN Page
- 3. SHADE GARDEN Page
- 4. ROCK GARDEN Page
- References Page
- Questions. 11 Quiz
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Topic 12
SPECIAL TYPES OF GARDENS - III : TERRARIUM, BOTTLE AND DISH GARDENS, WINDOW GARDEN
- 1. TERRARIUM Page
- 2.BOTTLE AND DISH GARDENS Page
- 3. WINDOW GARDENING Page
- Plants for ‘window herb garden’ Page
- References Page
- Questions. 12 Quiz
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Topic 13
SIGNIFICANCE OF TREES IN LANDSCAPING
- Introduction Page
- Significance of trees in landscaping: Page
- List of Ornamental trees - PDF Page
- Guidelines for tree planting and maintenance Page
- References Page
- Questions.13 Quiz
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Topic 14
SIGNIFICANCE OF SHRUBS IN LANDSCAPING
- Introduction Page
- Utility of shrubs in gardening Page
- Classification Page
- Description of important shrubs Page
- Reference Page
- Questions. 14 Quiz
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Topic 15
SIGNIFICANCE OF FLOWERING ANNUALS IN LANDSCAPING
- Annuals Page
- Classification of Annuals
- (a) Classification based on usage Page
- (b) Classification based on climatic requirements Page
- Popular flowering annuals for landscaping Page
- References Page
- Questions. 15 Quiz
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Topic 16
SIGNIFICANCE OF CLIMBERS AND CREEPERS IN LANDSCAPING
- Definitions Page
- Utility in gardening Page
- Description of popular climbers and creepers Page
- References Page
- Questions. 16 Quiz
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Topic 17
Mid Semester
Topic 18

SIGNIFICANCE OF PALMS, FERNS AND CYCADS IN LANDSCAPING
- PALMS Page
- FERNS Page
- CYCADS Page
- References Page
- Questions. 18 Quiz
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Topic 19
SIGNIFICANCE OF CACTI AND SUCCULENTS IN LANDSCAPING
- Introduction Page
- The common cacti and succulents Page
- References Page
- Questions. 19 Quiz
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Topic 20
SIGNIFICANCE OF INDOOR PLANTS AND WATER PLANTS IN LANDSCAPING
- A) INDOOR PLANTS AND FOLIAGE PLANTS Page
- (B) WATER PLANTS Page
- References Page
- Questions. 20 Quiz
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Topic 21
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR A HOME GARDEN
Topic 22
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR RECREATIONAL GARDENS AND CHILDREN’S PARKS
- Children’s parks and school gardens Page
- Gardens for cities Page
- References Page
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Topic 23
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- Significance Page
- General recommendations Page
- References Page
- Questions. 23 Quiz
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Topic 24
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR INDUSTRIAL AREAS
- Objectives Page
- Planning Page
- Principles Page
- Basic components Page
- Desirable characteristics of trees for an industrial landscape Page
- Mechanization of garden Page
- References Page
- Questions.24 Quiz
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Topic 25
LANDSCAPING OF PUBLIC PLACES
- Landscaping public buildings Page
- Landscaping places of historic importance Page
- Landscaping places of worship Page
- Gardens for cities Page
- References Page
- Questions. 25 Quiz
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Topic 26
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR RAILWAY STATIONS, BUS TERMINALS, DAM SITES, HYDROELECTRIC STATIONS, RIVER BANKS
Topic 27
INTERIORSCAPING
Topic 28
LAWN GRASSES
- Introduction Page
- The common grass species used for lawn making. Page
- References Page
- Questions.28 Quiz
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Topic 29
ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LAWNS
- The site Page
- Soil Page
- Drainage Page
- Digging Page
- Manuring and grading Page
- Selection of grass Page
- Method of planting Page
- Maintenance of lawn Page
- Problems in lawns Page
- References Page
- Questions. 29 Quiz
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Topic 30

BONSAI - STYLES, PLANTS AND CONTAINERS
- Introduction Page
- Bonsai styles Page
- Characteristics of plants suitable for bonsai Page
- Pots or containers for bonsai Page
- Plants suitable for indoor bonsai: Page
- References Page
- Questions. 30 Quiz
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Topic 31
BONSAI - CULTURAL PRACTICES, SPECIAL PRACTICES, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Source plants for bonsai making Page
- Time of planting Page
- Potting and repotting Page
- Training,Pruning and pinching Page
- Planting medium Page
- References Page
- Questions. 31 Quiz
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Topic 32
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT - PRINCIPLES
- Principles of flower arrangement Page
- Elements of design Page
- Selection of flowers and foliage Page
- References Page
- Questions. 32 Quiz
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Topic 33
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT - STYLES
- Broad approaches in flower arrangement styles Page
- Ikebana Page
- Western flower arrangement Page
- References Page
- Questions.33 Quiz
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Topic 34
VALUE ADDITION IN FLOWERS
- (A) DRY FLOWERS Page
- Product segmentation Page
- Tips for collecting plant materials for dry flower making: Page
- Stage of picking for dry flower making Page
- Processes in dry flower making
- 1) Drying Page
- (2) Bleaching Page
- (3) Dyeing Page
- (B) FLORAL PATTERN / FLOWER RANGOLI Page
- (C) BOUQUETS Page
- Types of bouquets Page
- References Page
- Questions. 34 Quiz
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Topic 35
Practicals
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