Construction & Skilled Trades
Landscaping & Grounds Keeping
Program Summary
Everyone enjoys attractively designed residential areas, public parks and playgrounds, college campuses, shopping centers, golf courses, parkways, and industrial parks. Landscape architects design these areas so that they are not only functional, but also beautiful, and compatible with the natural environment. They plan the location of buildings, roads, and walkways, and the arrangement of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Landscape architects work for many types of organizations—from real estate development firms starting new projects to municipalities constructing airports or parks—and they often are involved with the development of a site from its conception. Working with architects, surveyors, and engineers, landscape architects help determine the best arrangement of roads and buildings. They also collaborate with environmental scientists, foresters, and other professionals to find the best way to conserve or restore natural resources. Once these decisions are made, landscape architects create detailed plans indicating new topography, vegetation, walkways, and other landscaping details, such as fountains and decorative features.
Employment Trends
- Almost 23 percent of landscapers are self-employed—more than 3 times the proportion for all professionals.
- A growing demand for incorporating natural elements into human-made environments, along with the need to meet a wide array of environmental restrictions, will increase the demand for landscape architects.
- Opportunities should be excellent, especially for workers willing to work seasonal or variable schedules, due to significant job turnover and increasing demand by landscaping services companies.
Program Objectives
Landscaping courses are designed to stand alone and are primarily used to increase skills and supplement related programs. There is no fixed curriculum, and course offerings will vary throughout the year as new courses are added.
- Successful completion of each course earns a Certificate of Completion
For additional information, contact:
Mary Anne Ryan, PGCC Program Coordinator
301-386-7545, mryan@pgcc.edu