Dr. Robert Schutzki

Dr. Robert Schutzki

During his time at MSU, Dr. Schutzki was responsible for teaching and extension in the area of Landscape Horticulture. His efforts focused on landscape design, plant establishment, plant problem diagnosis, and landscape management practices.

Associate Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University

The Nuts and Bolts of Planting Specifications

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Planting is an organized process. The process focuses on the plant, planting procedures and aftercare with modifications needed to address specific site requirements. The bottom line is that specifications must be scientifically sound, feasible within construction operations and efficient in terms of labor requirements. We will examine the critical points involved in the planting process.    

Building Creative Plant Compositions

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Plant compositions are endless, ranging from small arrangements in containers to large expansive borders.  Strategic approaches in developing plant compositions integrate garden type, functional considerations, structural framework within the group, the overall dimension of the proposed landscape space, and proposed plant types.  We will examine these factors and explore simple techniques used to build creative plant compositions.