Unit

School Of Science And Health

Plants in the Designed EnvironmentWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300496.2

Discipline: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
DN306A - Planting Design

About this Unit
This unit provides an understanding of planting selection for the constructed environment in terms of environmental sustainability and aesthetics. Relevant issues explored include plant adaptability, soil and climatic requirements, longevity and maturation rates, management aspects including pest and disease susceptibility, drought tolerance, fire susceptibility, potential weediness, plant toxicity and training of plants. Regulatory requirements are also addressed. Specific issues addressed include development of xeriscaping, the fixed landscape, planting for climate zones within Australia, planting environmentally degraded areas (mined, disturbed dunes, intertidal areas, wetlands etc) and bioremediation. Planting for urban environmental modification and for therapeutic purposes is also explored.