Landscape Horticulture Studies
Create Beautiful Landscapes
Create a more beautiful world with Kirkwood’s Landscape Horticulture Studies program!
Design students focus on crafting innovative plant designs utilizing plant knowledge and artistic principles. In the construction track, you’ll actually build what a designer would put on paper.
You'll learn to create well-designed landscapes that add beauty and value to any home or business and provide functional outdoor spaces for years to come.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year.
Graduates of the Landscape Horticulture Studies program will be able to:
- Operate and maintain equipment currently used in the industry.
- Identify annual, perennial and woody ornamental trees and shrubs using both common and scientific nomenclature.
- Apply basic biological principles to the culture and maintenance of plant material.
- Create aesthetically pleasing and functional landscape designs using proper plans selection, drafting, and layout skills.
- Construct hardscape features that conform to industry standards.
- Integrate estimating and bidding skills into design/construction projects.
- Demonstrate effective workplace communication and industry-related technology skills.
- Develop an appreciation for a diverse and dynamic workplace.
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Work on a landscaping crew doing plant installation, plant material maintenance, or hardscape installation.
Prospective students would have the following characteristics: organized, motivated, like to work with plants, enjoy being outside, be creative, and enjoy working with their hands.
Students graduating with this degree are in high demand.
Program Requirements
To get into the Landscape Horticulture Studies program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
Take A Closer Look
Explore Kirkwood's horticulture programs, including Golf Course and Athletic Turfgrass Management, Landscape Horticulture Studies, and Parks & Natural Resources.
“You get a quality, affordable education as a Kirkwood student. The faculty really makes the college stand out from the rest. They really care how you do in their classes and go the extra mile to help you succeed.”
Devin Benish,
Fairfax, Iowa
Mission Statement
The mission of the Landscape Horticulture Studies A.A.S. program is to prepare students for employment in the green industry by creating an educational culture that promotes professionalism, integrity, honesty, and equips students with the basic knowledge, applied skills, and landscape ethic demanded in today’s dynamic workplace.
Questions?
Agricultural Sciences
1000 Washington Hall
319-398-5609
agsciences@kirkwood.edu