Landscaping and Gardening

Gain hands-on horticulture and landscaping skills while earning college credit.

CFCC offers multiple 16-week courses designed for current landscaping professionals, future degree students, and all yard & garden enthusiasts. Each course provides hands-on, practical training that directly applies to the field—and all courses fully articulate into the Landscape Gardening & Horticulture Science program .

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COURSES – Each course is $190

Horticulture Pest Management (6.4CEUs)

Learn how to identify and manage plant pests—including insects, diseases, and weeds—using safe and environmentally responsible methods. Gain skills in pest identification, pesticide application safety, and the use of least-toxic control methods. This course prepares you for the North Carolina Commercial Pesticide Ground Applicators License exam.

Textbook(s) Required: Applying Pesticides Correctly NCDA, Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Application Manual NCDA.

Supplies or Other Requirements: Students are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as directed by the Instructor during field trips or labwork.

Equivalent Degree Course: HOR-164 Horticulture Pest Management

Landscape Construction (6.4 CEUs)

Discover the principles of designing and building landscape structures and features. Develop skills in tool use, material selection, and construction techniques with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to design and construct common landscape elements that bring outdoor spaces to life.

Textbook(s) Required: None

Supplies or Other Requirements: Engineer’s scale, calculator, steel-toe work boots or shoes, your own set of safety glasses, and a pair of leather gloves. Students are
required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as directed by the Instructor during field trips or labwork.

Equivalent Degree Course: HOR-114 Landscape Construction

Plant Materials (6.4 CEUs)

Build a strong foundation in plant identification, growth requirements, and cultural practices. Explore the characteristics and applications of a wide variety of plants, including native and invasive species, and learn how to select the right plants for sustainable landscaping projects.

Textbook(s) Required: The Manual of Woody Plants by William Dirr

Supplies or Other Requirements: Hand lens or magnifying lens and a notebook for notes. Students are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as directed by the Instructor during field trips or labwork.

Equivalent Degree Course: HOR-160 Plant Materials